When being approached by an emergency vehicle, you should

When being approached by an emergency vehicle, you should

• A. immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
• B. continue driving at the same speed
• C. speed up to clear the way
• D. stop in the middle of your lane

Answer: (A)

When an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must yield by moving to the right edge of the road and stopping if needed to let it pass. This creates a clear, unobstructed path for responders who may be traveling at higher speeds and with sirens on. Continuing at the same speed, speeding up, or stopping in the middle of a lane would delay the emergency vehicle and risk a crash. If you’re on a multi-lane road, shift to the rightmost lane or curb and stop; on a one-way street, move as far to the right edge as safely possible. Wait until the vehicle has passed and it’s safe to merge back into traffic.

When an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must yield by moving to the right edge of the road and stopping if needed to let it pass. This creates a clear, unobstructed path for responders who may be traveling at higher speeds and with sirens on. Continuing at the same speed, speeding up, or stopping in the middle of a lane would delay the emergency vehicle and risk a crash. If you’re on a multi-lane road, shift to the rightmost lane or curb and stop; on a one-way street, move as far to the right edge as safely possible. Wait until the vehicle has passed and it’s safe to merge back into traffic.