In a tunnel, which action supports visibility and safety?

In a tunnel, which action supports visibility and safety?

• A. Use appropriate lighting and avoid sudden braking.
• B. Increase your speed to minimize tunnel time.
• C. Drive with parking lights on.
• D. Turn off headlights while in the tunnel.

Answer: (A)

In a tunnel, visibility and safe driving come from clear light and steady control. Turning on the proper lights helps you see the road in the dim environment and makes your vehicle easier for others to notice, which reduces the chance of surprises ahead. Avoiding sudden braking is important because stopping abruptly in a confined tunnel can surprise the drivers behind you, and there’s less space to react, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. Relying on parking lights doesn’t provide adequate illumination for the road and can be hard for others to see, and turning off headlights dramatically reduces visibility for you and for drivers around you. Driving faster to shorten tunnel time raises the risk of hitting hazards or other vehicles, so it’s not a safer choice.

In a tunnel, visibility and safe driving come from clear light and steady control. Turning on the proper lights helps you see the road in the dim environment and makes your vehicle easier for others to notice, which reduces the chance of surprises ahead. Avoiding sudden braking is important because stopping abruptly in a confined tunnel can surprise the drivers behind you, and there’s less space to react, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.

Relying on parking lights doesn’t provide adequate illumination for the road and can be hard for others to see, and turning off headlights dramatically reduces visibility for you and for drivers around you. Driving faster to shorten tunnel time raises the risk of hitting hazards or other vehicles, so it’s not a safer choice.