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When an emergency vehicle approaches should you stop immediately wherever you are on the road?
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∙ 9y ago
No! The most important thing is to make room for it to safely pass you. Do this by moving to the right or left, depending on the rules of the road in the country concerned, stopping if approaching an intersection, or if otherwise needed for safety. If the emergency vehicle is in a lane to your left and is unimpeded there is no reason to stop or move to the right unless other traffic might get in its way.
If the emergency vehicle is stopped on the shoulder, you should safely move to the left or right and SLOW DOWN until you have passed!
Stopping where you are can block traffic, preventing the progress of the emergency vehicle.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoyou would pull over
You must yield right-of-way to them and make accommodations to permit them to pass if possible to do so.
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When an authorized emergency vehicle approaches going the same direction as you you should?
Pull over to the right and stop until it has passed.
When an authorized vehicle using its siren and flashing light approaches a vehicle the driver should pull to the right hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass?
Yes, pull over when it is safe to do so.
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass?
Yes, pull over when it is safe to do so.
What happens to your vehicle if you have a blow out in one of your front tires?
The vehicle will immediately swerve toward the blown tire side. Rear braking is very handy at this point. Pull on emergency brake as hard as you can.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle?
Grant the emergency vehicle the right of way.
When you are approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren having at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red or blue light you do not need to do anything keep driving as before?
NO. When being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and light/s, state laws in the U.S. generally require motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. You should check the law in your particular jurisdiction.
It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle?
Yes if you are just following it to see where it is going. It is however not illegal to be going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle as long as you stay 500 feet back. If the emergency vehicle is not using its emergency lights or sirens, and is not stopped at an emergency scene, you can treat it like a regular vehicle and follow it as would be legal for any other vehicle.
What should you do if you hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?
If you hear a siren close by but cannot see the emergency vehicle you should follow the law in your jurisdiction, which generally is to pull over safely until you are able to determine that you are not in its path.When being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and light/s, state laws in the U.S. generally require motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes.
When is a wrecker considered to be an emergency vehicle?
A wrecker is considered to be an emergency vehicle when it's emergency lights are flashing. Under normal circumstances a wreckers lights are not flashing it is just a truck or service vehicle.
How far away should you stay from an emergency vehicle?
when an emergency vehicle is answering a call, you must stay at least 500 ft. away from the vehicle.
What do you do when you see an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency?
While remaining cognizant of your own and others safety, if possible make sure that there is a path for the emergency vehicle to proceed.
When approaching an emergency vehicle parked on a two-lane roadway with the emergency lights activated you must slow to a speed that is miles per hour less than the posted speed limit.?
When approaching an emergency vehicle parked on a two-lane roadway with the emergency lights activated, you must slow down to a safe speed and move to a lane that is not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle. If this is not possible due to traffic or road conditions, you should proceed with caution and be prepared to stop if necessary. The exact speed reduction may vary depending on the situation, but it is important to prioritize the safety of emergency personnel and other drivers on the road.
