In vehicle rescue operations, tunneling refers to entry through which area?

• A. Front bumper
• B. Rear trunk area
• C. Roof
• D. Floor

Answer: (B)

Tunneling is a rescue approach aimed at creating a direct, narrow path from outside into the vehicle’s interior to reach an entrapped patient when doors can’t be opened. The rear trunk area is the best entry point for this method because it provides a relatively straight route into the back of the cabin, allowing rescuers to reach the occupant quickly with minimal displacement and interior disturbance. Opening or accessing through the trunk often preserves more of the vehicle’s existing structure and avoids the more extensive work required to access via the roof or floor, and it’s impractical to rely on the front bumper area for a controlled tunnel due to crush zones, airbags, and limited access.