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All emergency vehicles in my area are labelled "Stay 500 feet behind"
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What is the distance you should maintain behind a vehicle which is not classified as a emergency vehicle?
one car length for each 10mph
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle?
Grant the emergency vehicle the right of way.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle fire truck police car flashing it emergency lights?
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.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire truck police car ambulance) flashing its emergency lights?
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.
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 should you do if your car was damaged by an emergency vehicle?
Contact the the emergency services hotline and file a complaint. Get the details of the emergency services personnel, involved in the accident.
What gear should you use in a mechanical emergency?
What mechanical emergency? Usually "low" gear (1st or low) will slow vehicle
You should not park a vehicle?
You should not park a vehicle in a handicapped parking spot unless you have a permit to do so. You should also never park in a fire or emergency lane.
How many feet should you stay behind a emergency vehicle?
The distance one must maintain behind an emergency vehicle actively engaged in a response, or a pursuit, will vary by state regulations, and even sometimes by local jurisdiction. Fire apparatus customarily has this distance stenciled on the back of the equipment. If it is a law enforcement or emergency medical vehicle you must be aware of your own jurisdictions regulations.Note: Unless you are also operating an emergency vehicle, you may NOT follow one engaged as above. It is against the law to do so in every jurisdiction I am aware of.
How far should you remain behind another vehicle?
You should always remain a safe distance when you are behind another vehicle. The recommended amount of space that you should leave is one and half car lengths.
What is the distance for following an emergency vehicle?
You should probably not be following one in the first place.
What should you ensure is off after starting your vehicle?
The emergency brake -- and also the stereo, as it distracts drivers too dumb to release the emergency brake.
