What are the precautions for driving through a tunnel?
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Precautions for driving through a tunnel: 1. No overtaking: In general two-lane tunnels, drive at a normal speed on the right side of the road. Do not change lanes inside the tunnel, and absolutely avoid overtaking. Speed limit signs are usually prominently displayed at the tunnel entrance, and there are also speed limit reminders inside the tunnel. Maintain a normal speed and do not exceed the limit. 2. Drive on the right: When passing through a two-way tunnel, drive on the right side of the road. Turn on your lights as needed, pay attention to oncoming vehicles, and avoid honking inside the tunnel. When approaching the tunnel, carefully observe traffic signs or information boards. Pay special attention to height restrictions for trucks, and vehicles exceeding the height limit are strictly prohibited from entering the tunnel. Do not rely on intuition to judge your speed inside the tunnel; always confirm your speed using the speedometer and maintain an appropriate following distance.
On long-distance drives, I love studying driving details, and my biggest fear in tunnels is visual traps: you must turn on the low beams 100 meters before entering the tunnel, which is roughly the distance of ten utility poles. Rolling down the windows and turning off the music helps detect unusual sounds. The blinding white sunlight when exiting the tunnel is the most dangerous—wearing sunglasses or squinting in advance can prevent sudden glare. Last week, I saw a rear-end collision caused by slamming the brakes upon exiting the tunnel—maintaining a 150-meter following distance is safest, about the length of three utility poles on the highway. Overtaking inside a tunnel is a major taboo; even in dual lanes, you must patiently queue. Remember, if danger arises, don’t swerve abruptly. Pull over to the right, and place the warning triangle 100 meters behind the car—farther than a basketball court!
