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Taken from the Delaware Code - June 9, 2008
§ 4134. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersections and shall relinquish the right-of-way until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, blue, blue and white, red and white, red and blue, or red, white and blue lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall: (1) Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or, (2) Proceed with caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed while passing the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. (c) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. (21 Del. C. 1953, § 4134; 54 Del. Laws, c. 160, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 351, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 366, § 1.)
What else can I help you with?
What are you required to do when approaching an intersection without a stop or yield sign?
When approaching an intersection without a stop or yield sign, you are required to yield to any vehicles already in the intersection or approaching from your right.
What brake is required on all vehicles?
All vehicles require an emergency break.
What brakes are required in all vehicles?
emergency brake...
At what distance are you required to dim your headlights at approaching oncoming vehicles?
1000 ft
Warning triangles flares a vehicle's hazard lights or emergency vehicles ahead are all clues that you might be approaching?
a collision scene
When does a cyclist need to pull over?
When signaled by a Police Officer or as required for passing emergency vehicles.
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 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.
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 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.
Emergency vehicles equipped with air brakes?
As with non-emergency vehicles, you typically only see them on vehicles with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs.
What must you do when approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle using its lights and siren?
When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle using its lights and siren, you should safely pull over to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed. If you are in an intersection, proceed through it carefully and then pull over. Always remain aware of your surroundings and watch for any additional emergency vehicles that may be following. It's crucial to yield the right of way to ensure the emergency vehicle can respond quickly.
