When you are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you, you must:
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Pull over to the side and stop.
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Immediately come to a complete stop.
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Slow down and drive with caution.
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Speed up to get out of the way.
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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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