Instructions

Although relatively few incidents happen in tunnels, it's advised to take notice of the following safety instructions.

Normal situation

1. Lights on.
2. Check your fuel level.
3. Tune in to one of the following stations: Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, Omroep Zeeland, Q-Music, Radio 538, Skyradio, Veronica and Terneuzen FM.
4. Follow the instructions on the overhead signs.
5. Keep to the speed limit.
6. Keep your distance.
7. Only stop in an emergency. U-turns are strictly prohibited.
8. Lorries must keep to the right-hand lane.

Breakdown or accident

1. Turn on your emergency lights.
2. Go and stand on the extreme far right side of the road.
3. Turn off your engine.
4. Call for help via the intercom in one of the emergency stations.
5. Follow the operator’s instructions. 

Traffic jams

1. Turn on your emergency lights.
2. Follow the instructions on the matrix signs above the road.
3. Keep your distance, even when you are driving slowly or standing still.
4. Turn off your engine when you are standing still.
5. Listen to the messages issued by the tunnel operator via one of the following stations: Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, Omroep Zeeland, Q-Music, Radio 538, Skyradio, Veronica and Terneuzen FM.
6. Follow the instructions of the tunnel operator issued via the public address system.
7. Follow the instructions of on-site tunnel personnel.

Fire in the tunnel

1. Go and stand on the extreme far right side of the road.
2. Turn off your engine and leave your key in the ignition.
3. Leave your car.
4. Call for help via the intercom in one of the emergency stations.
5. If possible, extinguish the fire with the foam fire extinguisher or the fire hose in one of the emergency stations.
6. Follow the instructions of the tunnel operator issued via the public address system.
7. As quickly as possible proceed to another tunnel tube where it is safe, via a communicating passage.

Attention!
Your own driving behaviour is a co-determining factor in the safety of yourself and other road users.

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