If you pass a working emergency vehicle stopped on the side of a freeway you are to:
|
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
|
|
|
Speed up to not get in the way.
|
|
|
Proceed on your lane without changing your speed.
|
|
|
Slow down, pull to the side, get out and help with the emergency.
|
Explanation
All 50 states have “Move Over” laws designed to protect law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and other workers stopped on the side of the road. If you are driving on the freeway and see an emergency vehicle stopped with its lights flashing, you must safely merge into a lane away from the vehicle. If it’s not possible to move over due to heavy traffic or road conditions, you are required to slow down and pass with caution. These laws are in place to prevent collisions and save lives - always stay alert and give emergency responders the space they need to work safely.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 18.6% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:On a two-lane street, when being followed by a fire engine that is not using emergency signals, you should:When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you, you must:When approaching a first responder vehicle with flashing lights stopped on or next to a roadway, you should:When approached by an emergency vehicle on a roundabout, drivers should:When you hear the warning signal or see the warning lamps of an emergency vehicle, you must:If you hear an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle, in which case are you required to pull over and stop?When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the highway with flashing lights activated, drivers should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: