How should you respond to an approaching emergency vehicle with siren and lights?

• A. Move to the right edge of the roadway and stop if safe; yield the right-of-way
• B. Speed up to clear the lane
• C. Turn the vehicle around and pull over
• D. Stop where you are and do not move

Answer: (A)

When you see an approaching emergency vehicle with siren and lights, the key rule is to yield by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping if it’s safe. This gives the emergency responders a clear, unobstructed path to reach their destination quickly and safely. On a two-way street, steer toward the right curb or edge as soon as you can do so safely; on a one-way street, move to the far right side if possible. Never stop in an intersection or try to outrun the vehicle by speeding up. Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed and it’s safe to proceed. If traffic makes pulling over difficult, slow down and continue to the right as far as possible and wait for a clear opportunity to move over.