After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
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Avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle.
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Reduce your speed and drive near the curb.
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Drive closely to emergency vehicle.
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Drive as fast as the emergency vehicle.
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Explanation
When you hear a siren or see an emergency vehicle approaching with flashing red lights or a combination of red and blue lights, you must pull over to the side of the road and stop. You may only resume driving after the emergency vehicle has passed, maintaining a distance of at least 500 feet from it.
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