What to do before and during tunnel transit
Before reaching the tunnel
- Check that you have enough fuel
- Pay attention to the road signs on the approach to the tunnel
When entering the tunnel
- Switch on your dipped headlights
- Take off sunglasses
- Keep your distance (cars and motorcycles 50 m, HGVs and buses 150 m)
- Switch on your radio and listen to the stations available
- Pay attention to traffic signals
- Do not overtake under any circumstances
- Do not try to turn or reverse anywhere in the tunnel
If traffic comes to a standstill
- Switch on your hazard warning lights
- Pull up on the right hand side of the tunnel
- Keep your distance from the vehicle in front even though stationary
- Switch off the engine
- Remain in your vehicle
- Listen to the traffic reports on the radio
- Never try to turn round or reverse.
- Follow the instructions of the tunnel personnel or the traffic signals
If you have a breakdown
- Switch on your hazard warning lights
- If possible, pull into a lay-by or other stopping place
- Otherwise, pull up on the right edge of the lane
- Switch off the engine and leave your keys in the ignition
- Get out of your vehicle.
- Look for the next SOS station and notify the emergency centre
- Wait for the breakdown truck to arrive
If there is an accident
- Switch on your hazard warning lights
- If possible, pull into a lay-by or other stopping place
- Otherwise, pull up on the right edge of the lane
- Switch off the engine and leave your keys in the ignition
- Get out of your vehicle.
- Give first aid if possible and necessary
- Look for the next SOS station and notify the emergency centre
If there is a fire
- If possible, drive your car out of the tunnel
- Otherwise, pull up at a safe distance on the edge of the lane
- Switch on your hazard warning lights
- Get out of your car immediately, leaving the keys in the ignition and look for the next escape chamber
- Notify the emergency centre and wait for further instructions in the escape chamber
- Give first aid if possible and necessary
- Follow the instructions given over the loudspeakers