When the going gets tough, do not know many drivers, what they should do. With our tips you behave properly and avoid unnecessary risk.
Just down the road on a skiing holiday, the ride is through the long pipes often unavoidable. In fact happen in the tunnel but fewer accidents than outside. Basically, motorists in safety clothing with reflective tape should note the following: low beam, do radio and pay attention to the traffic. You should also always keep a large distance from the vehicle ahead and the safety devices such as emergency exits and emergency telephones memorize.
Very important: Never use the tunnel; you cannot go backward, hold only in an emergency. Always pay attention to the instructions and information given by tunnel officials.
What to do when a traffic jam?
Whoever gets stuck in traffic, you should turn on the hazard lights, stop the engine and stay in the vehicle. Keep at least five meters distance from the vehicle ahead in order to quickly form a rescue lane if necessary.
What to do in case of breakdown?
After switching on the hazard warning lights would be to provide the vehicle in a breakdown bay, on the emergency lane or as close as possible to the right edge of the road and turn off the engine. To inform emergency services, you should use the emergency phone and not your phone. For if the tunnel staff can locate the exact position. When we leaving the car, it is definitely pay attention to the traffic and wearing a safety vest. Store your safety vest always at hand in the driver’s door.
What to do in an accident?
Turn on the hazard lights, park the vehicle as close as possible to the right edge of the road and turn off the engine. Pay attention to the traffic when you disembark. Always wear your safety reflective vest. You can also use here the emergency telephone to call the emergency services. Now Take care of injured.
What to do in case of fire?
If the host vehicle is smoking, you should go out as possible out of the tunnel. Is this no longer possible, put it down, turn off the engine, and can insert the ignition key. Burns another vehicle, it is important to maintain a large safety margin. Also in this case, turn off the engine, leave the key plug and inform the emergency services on the emergency telephone. A fire, you should delete only the initial stage itself. Otherwise, you need to get away from the fire. Exit the tunnel as soon as possible via the emergency exits.
In fundamental fear Tunnel
With a slight fear there is already helping, consciously and regularly deep inhale and exhale. So relax. But who suffers from sweating, uncontrolled short breathing or even panic attacks, should immediately seek medical attention. Often, such a stronger form of the Tunnel anxiety is treated. If an appointment is not directly possible and you still have to drive on the shortest route through the tunnel, stay away from the track and go an alternative route.