When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of a multilane road, you must
Correct answer
- pull over and ask the emergency workers if they require assistance.
- move over to a lane that is not adjacent to the lane that the emergency vehicle is in.
- increase your speed and pass the emergency vehicle as quickly as possible.
Explanation
According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multilane road, you must move over into a non-adjacent lane, leaving an empty lane between you and the emergency vehicle.
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