Question 5216
If traffic forces you to stop inside a tunnel, what precautions must you take?
- Turn on the low beams and turn off the engine.
- Leave the position lights on and turn off the engine if the stop lasts more than 2 minutes.
- Always turn off the engine.
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Correct answer: Leave the position lights on and turn off the engine if the stop lasts more than 2 minutes.
If traffic leaves you stopped inside a tunnel, keep the position lights on so others can see you. If the wait lasts more than two minutes, turn off the engine until you can move again. Always turning it off, even if you stay in the vehicle, is the rule in other situations: an emergency that leaves you stopped, an enclosed place where you stop by choice, or refueling. Low beams are not what is required.