Drivers should maintain a distance of at least ______ behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency.
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500 feet
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50 feet
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300 feet
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Explanation
When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and/or giving an audible signal approaches, drivers must yield the right-of-way, move to the right and stop their vehicle until the emergency vehicle has passed. Drivers shall maintain a distance of at least 500 feet behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency.
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