What must you do if an emergency vehicle is coming up behind you with sirens on?

• A. Stop Immediately In Place
• B. Accelerate To Clear The Lane
• C. Yield To Them By Pulling To The Right Side Of The Road
• D. Honk Your Horn

Answer: (C)

When you hear a siren and see an emergency vehicle coming up behind you, your responsibility is to yield by moving to the right edge of the road and stopping if safe. This creates a clear path for the vehicle to pass and protects everyone on the roadway. Do this as soon as you can do so safely: check mirrors, signal, and steer smoothly toward the right curb or shoulder, then come to a stop and wait until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you’re on a multi-lane road, move to the rightmost lane or over to the right edge; do not block intersections or continue driving in your current lane. Do not honk or speed up to “beat” the vehicle. If there isn’t room to move to the right due to traffic, slow down and stop where you can, while still allowing the emergency vehicle a clear path. Once it’s passed, check for other responding units and proceed with caution.