You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
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Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
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Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.
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Pull to the right in the intersection and stop.
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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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Explanation
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching with a siren and flashing lights, you must pull to the right side of the road and stop. This is to allow the emergency vehicle to pass safely and quickly. Never stop in an intersection. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle, continue through the intersection, and then, pull to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.
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