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Question 4959

In a tunnel, what is the pull-off area indicated by the sign used for?

  1. To be able to relieve congestion on the road when traffic is saturated.
  2. To be able to move the vehicle out of the way in case of a breakdown.
  3. To make a stop, so as not to obstruct the way for others.
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Correct answer: To be able to move the vehicle out of the way in case of a breakdown.

The indicates a pull-off area, a space beside the roadway where you may leave your vehicle in an emergency, such as a breakdown, to keep the way clear. In the image, it is on the right side of the tunnel. It is not for normal Stopping or relieving traffic congestion.

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