When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
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Stop exactly where you are.
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Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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Pull to the curb and stop.
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Explanation
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to any ambulance, police vehicle, fire engine, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and flashing lights. Safely pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed.
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