It is good to drive in a tunnel, as this saves a lot of time, as tunnels are dug to shorten the distances between cities
But you must think about the risks that may occur inside the tunnels, whether with you or with a driver and another car.
The following warning sign tells you that you are approaching a tunnel
Signs tell you that you are obligated to enter the tunnel, meaning that the road has no exit and you must enter the tunnel
The sign can also explain the length of the tunnel and its name
There are also signs showing the height of the tunnel.
When you enter the tunnel, you must adhere to the speed limit and put a good safe distance between you and the cars in front of you.
Even if an accident occurs in front of you, you can stop in time without colliding with them.
The following matters apply in the tunnel:
- Stopping and stopping is prohibited
- It is prohibited to drive at very slow speeds
- If you see smoke coming from your car and you can get it out of the tunnel, do so
- In the event of an accident or fire in the tunnel, leave the car key inside and exit the tunnel
- If your car breaks down, stay in it and call emergency services with the four-way lights on
- If there is congestion and a queue of cars and you have to wait, turn off the engine and wait
When driving in a tunnel and a traffic accident occurs, things may get very bad if there is fire and smoke
It may cause suffocation and vision may also worsen significantly, and the driver must know well how to behave
The tunnel has emergency exits and you can exit if any emergency occurs
There will be lights and signs indicating the direction of the exit, as follows:
We must also not forget that when you exit the tunnel, you may be dazzled by the light
You should not focus your eyes and eyes directly on the light source.