What should you do when you hear emergency vehicle sirens approaching from behind?

What should you do when you hear emergency vehicle sirens approaching from behind?

• A. Pull over to the right and stop.
• B. Speed up to stay ahead.
• C. Do nothing.
• D. Stop in the middle of traffic.

Answer: (A)

When you hear emergency vehicle sirens behind you, you must yield by pulling over to the right edge of the roadway and stopping. This gives them a clear path to pass and keeps you from blocking other lanes. Use your signal and check mirrors before moving, and stay stopped until the vehicle has passed and it’s safe to proceed. Speeding up, stopping in the middle of traffic, or doing nothing would delay the responders and create more danger.

When you hear emergency vehicle sirens behind you, you must yield by pulling over to the right edge of the roadway and stopping. This gives them a clear path to pass and keeps you from blocking other lanes. Use your signal and check mirrors before moving, and stay stopped until the vehicle has passed and it’s safe to proceed. Speeding up, stopping in the middle of traffic, or doing nothing would delay the responders and create more danger.