Practice question

If you cannot move over for an emergency vehicle, what should you do?

  1. Honk and continue
  2. Reduce your speed to a safe speed
  3. Speed up to pass
  4. Stop immediately

Answer: B — Reduce your speed to a safe speed

When an emergency vehicle is approaching and you can’t move over, the priority is to slow down to a safe speed and be ready to stop if needed. Reducing your speed gives you time to evaluate the lane layout, maintain control, and create space so the emergency vehicle can pass safely. It’s much safer than honking and continuing, speeding up to pass, or stopping abruptly, which can create additional hazards for you and other drivers. Slowing down to a safe speed keeps you in a controlled position while still yielding to the emergency vehicle’s right of way.

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