Practice question

In Massachusetts, when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of the road, you must:

  1. Speed up to clear the area quickly
  2. Move to the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if lane change is not possible
  3. Flash your headlights as a warning to the driver
  4. Maintain normal speed but increase following distance

Answer: B — Move to the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if lane change is not possible

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