When you are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you, you must:
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Immediately come to a complete stop.
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Speed up to get out of the way.
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Pull over to the side and stop.
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Slow down and drive with caution.
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Explanation
When you hear the warning signal or see the warning lights of an emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle.
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