When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must:
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Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
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Slow down until the emergency vehicle passes you.
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Maintain a constant speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.
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Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.
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Explanation
When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching from any direction with flashing red lights or a combination of red and blue lights, you must pull over to the side of the road and come to a stop.
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