Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

While driving through a tunnel, your vehicle catches fire. What's the first thing you should do if the vehicle can't be driven out of the tunnel?

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Wait for the police; tunnels are regularly patrolled

Stay with your vehicle; you'll be seen by the CCTV cameras

Stop at the side of the road and switch off the engine

Don't put out the fire; wait for the emergency services

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Stop at the side of the road and switch off the engineThis was the right answer

Stop left where possible, use hazards and switch off the engine. Do not remain with a burning vehicle: evacuate immediately along the signed safe route and summon help. Follow tunnel staff and emergency instructions.

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Leave a tunnel fire by the safe available routeReviewed guidance summary · An undriveable burning vehicle requires a safe stop and prompt passenger evacuation, not remaining aboard or merely standing beside it.

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