Which action is recommended when an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches from behind?

Which action is recommended when an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches from behind?

• A. Stop immediately in your lane
• B. Speed up to move ahead
• C. Move to the right edge of the road and stop if safe to do so
• D. Pull over to the left and stop

Answer: (C)

When an emergency vehicle with sirens is approaching from behind, the priority is to clear a path quickly and safely. The recommended action is to move toward the right edge of the road and stop there if it’s safe. This creates space for the emergency vehicle to pass and avoids blocking traffic. Stopping in your lane or speeding up to get ahead would hinder the emergency vehicle and can be dangerous or illegal. If you can’t reach the right edge because of traffic or a barrier, slow down and move as far to the right as possible and stop, then wait until the vehicle has passed before re-entering traffic. After it passes, merge back safely when you have a clear opportunity.

When an emergency vehicle with sirens is approaching from behind, the priority is to clear a path quickly and safely. The recommended action is to move toward the right edge of the road and stop there if it’s safe. This creates space for the emergency vehicle to pass and avoids blocking traffic. Stopping in your lane or speeding up to get ahead would hinder the emergency vehicle and can be dangerous or illegal. If you can’t reach the right edge because of traffic or a barrier, slow down and move as far to the right as possible and stop, then wait until the vehicle has passed before re-entering traffic. After it passes, merge back safely when you have a clear opportunity.