Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red light or sounding a siren, all traffic meeting and being overtaken must
Correct answer
- slow down and let the emergency vehicle pass.
- yield the right-of-way, pull over to the left, and stop.
- speed up to pass the emergency vehicle sooner.
Explanation
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red light or sounding a siren, all traffic must yield the right-of-way, clear any intersection, pull over to the curb or side of the road, and stop. (Never block an intersection even if an emergency vehicle is approaching.)
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