» When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the highway with flashing lights activated, drivers should:

When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the highway with flashing lights activated, drivers should:

Slow down and keep your eyes on the scene.
Stay in your lane driving at a reasonable speed.
Change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle.
Speed up in order to free the highway.
Explanation

Always use caution when passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing. If possible, move over and free up the lane closest to the vehicle to create a safe buffer zone. Merge into the next lane only if it’s safe to do so. If you can’t safely move over, slow down and proceed carefully without becoming distracted by the scene. All drivers should take these precautions-not just near emergency vehicles, but when approaching any vehicle stopped along the roadway-to reduce the risk of a collision.

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