How many meters distance from the vehicle in front are you obliged to keep while stopping in a tunnel?
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Correct answer
A. At least 5 meters.
Explanation
This question is about the distance from the vehicle in front when you stop in a tunnel because of traffic conditions. You must keep a distance of at least 5 m - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires a driver in a tunnel, when stopping because of traffic conditions or traffic rules, to keep a distance of not less than 5 m from the vehicle in front. This is about safety: in the event of a fire or a breakdown, the space left allows you to go around a vehicle at a standstill or to drive away, and allows emergency services to get through, and fire spreads more slowly between vehicles. The values of 10 m (answer B) and 15 m (answer C) do not come from the provision - leaving a little more space is not a mistake, but the mandatory minimum is 5 m. Also remember that in a tunnel you must not make a U-turn or reverse, and you may stop only when the situation on the road forces you to.
Legal basis: Art. 47a, Art. 49 para. 1 point 3, Art. 22 para. 6 point 1 and Art. 23 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)