Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You are stuck in queuing traffic that has not moved for several minutes. What is the sensible thing to do?
- Keep revving the engine so it does not stall
- Switch off the engine to cut fumes and save fuelCorrect
- Sound your horn to speed things up
- Get out and leave your car in the queue
Why?
Rule 123 of The Highway Code says you should not leave a vehicle's engine running unnecessarily while it is stationary. If you are likely to be held up for more than a couple of minutes, switching off reduces fumes and noise and saves fuel. Only do this when it is safe.
Highway Code rule 123