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.