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What should a driver do when entering a tunnel?

  1. A.Never drive below the posted speed limit.
  2. B.Always switch off your radio to avoid distractions.
  3. C.Drive closer to the vehicle in front.
  4. D.Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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Correct answer: D. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

The driver should keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front remembering that they are entering a tunnel and tailgating could create an emergency. The minimum recommended safe distance for a car or motor cycle is 50 metres and is 100 metres for all other vehicles. Always remember the 2 second rule.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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