How many minutes must a vehicle be stopped in a tunnel before you should switch off the engine?
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Explanation
When a vehicle stops in a tunnel due to heavy traffic and cannot move forward, it is important to follow certain safety rules. One of these rules is **to turn off the vehicle's engine if it is stopped for more than 2 minutes**. This helps reduce air pollution inside the tunnel and prevents the engine from overheating.
- **Turning off the engine** after being stopped for 2 minutes is crucial to maintaining a safe and healthy environment inside the tunnel.
- Additionally, it is important to **keep the position lights on** so that other drivers can see the stopped vehicle.
- In emergency situations, such as a fire, the engine should also be turned off and other safety measures should be followed, such as leaving the vehicle doors open and evacuating passengers to a safe shelter.
These actions are part of the safety rules that must be followed when crossing tunnels and underpasses to ensure the safety of all vehicle occupants and other road users.
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