When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you, you must:
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Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.
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Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.
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Immediately come to a complete stop.
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Slow down, provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop.
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Explanation
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you, you must slow down, safely pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. This is important to ensure the emergency vehicle can pass safely and reach its destination quickly.
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