In Austrian traffic rules (StVO/KFG), what safety action is required if traffic comes to a complete standstill inside an Austrian road tunnel?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Form the Rettungsgasse, keep safety distance

  1. Step 1: In a tunnel traffic jam: maintain distance to the car ahead, form the emergency corridor, shut off the combustion engine, and tune to the designated tunnel emergency radio frequency. Answer: Form the Rettungsgasse, keep safety distance. Why not the others: Perform a U-turn and drive back to the entrance portal, Step out of the car and walk towards the emergency exit and Sound the horn continuously to alert emergency dispatchers do not reflect statutory Austrian regulations.

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