Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

While driving through a tunnel, your coach catches fire. What should you do if the vehicle can't be driven any further?

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Move the passengers to the rear of the coach

Get the passengers off and keep them together

Make sure the passengers stay in their seats

Move the passengers to the front of the coach

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Get the passengers off and keep them togetherThis was the right answer

If your coach catches fire and it can't go any further, stop at the side of the road, switch the engine off and switch on your hazard warning lights. Your immediate responsibility is to your passengers. Get them off the coach, keep them together and take them to the nearest emergency exit.

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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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