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all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
Stay 500 feet behind it if it's lights are flashing (in the U.S.)
a collision scene
If you are driving with your bright lights on and can see an approaching vehicle, you should turn off your bright lights immediately.
slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights of the approaching 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.
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.
move to a lane not adjacent to emergency vehicle and pass with caution
500'
Overtaken? Hence the vehicle is approaching rapidly from behind. You are to slow down and move to the right side of the road in the U.S. as long as it is safe to do so. If there is a shoulder, you are required to pull on to the shoulder and stop your vehicle as long as it is safe to do so) until the emergency vehicle passes you. Basically, you are to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles.
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