A vehicle using emergency signals is approaching from the opposite direction on a two-lane street. Drivers should:
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Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and stop.
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Disregard the emergency vehicle and proceed.
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Immediately come to a complete stop.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
When you hear the warning signal or see the warning lamps of an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, slow down, pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop.
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