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If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching?
Run?
When you are driving and hear an ambulance siren?
yield to the emergency vehicle
If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching within?
1,000
How does a person determine what vehicles are considered emergency vehicles?
An emergency vehicle is any vehicle that is authorized to respond to an emergency. Most emergency response vehicles are easy to see and hear because they are fitted with visual and audible warning devices.
When driving on streets designed for two-way traffic you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle What does the law require you to do?
When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle while driving on a two-way street, the law requires you to pull over to the right side of the road and stop, allowing the emergency vehicle to pass safely. If there are multiple lanes, you should also ensure that you are not blocking the lane designated for the emergency vehicle. It’s important to remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has completely passed. Always stay alert for additional emergency vehicles that may follow.
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.
If you are stuck on the road, don't turn on your emergency light, and another vehicle hits you are you at fault?
Yes you can be at fault. You are supposed to turn your emergency lights on when you pull over to the side of the road to warn drivers.
If you are driving and hear siren coming what should you do?
Figure out where the siren is coming from and get out of the way of the emergency vehicle by pulling over or moving out of the way.
If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching you must safely pull over to the right-hand edge or curb?
1000 feet
What are hazard lights?
Hazard lights are used on a vehicle in an emergency. The driver is supposed to turn the lights on the warn others that their car is experiencing some sort of problem.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle?
Grant the emergency vehicle the right of way.
What must you do when you hear or see an emergency vehicles approaching?
In the USA, slow down and move to the right side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so. On a 2-lane road, move to the shoulder. Allow the emergency vehicle to proceed.
