If you cannot safely move over for an approaching emergency vehicle, what should you do?

If you cannot safely move over for an approaching emergency vehicle, what should you do?

• A. Stop anywhere and wait
• B. Accelerate to get out of the way
• C. Slow down and proceed with caution
• D. Turn around and leave the roadway

Answer: (C)

When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and siren, the priority is to give it space. If you can move over safely, do so. If changing lanes isn’t possible without creating a hazard, slow down to a safe speed and proceed with caution, continuing to move until you’ve passed the vehicle. This approach minimizes risk to you and the responders and keeps traffic flowing safely. Stopping in the middle of the road, speeding up to get out of the way, or turning around and leaving the roadway can create more danger and isn’t the advised action.

When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and siren, the priority is to give it space. If you can move over safely, do so. If changing lanes isn’t possible without creating a hazard, slow down to a safe speed and proceed with caution, continuing to move until you’ve passed the vehicle. This approach minimizes risk to you and the responders and keeps traffic flowing safely. Stopping in the middle of the road, speeding up to get out of the way, or turning around and leaving the roadway can create more danger and isn’t the advised action.