When you hear the warning signal or see the warning lamps of an emergency vehicle, you must:
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Immediately come to a complete stop.
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Drive slowly until the emergency vehicle has passed.
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Provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop.
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Sound your horn to alert the other drivers that they must slow down.
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Explanation
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, ambulance, fire engine, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. You must move your vehicle as close as possible to the edge of the road, clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
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