You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
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Move to the left and stop immediately.
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Drive to the edge of the road and slow down.
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Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.
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Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
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Explanation
When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is approaching from behind, you are required to yield the right-of-way. Safely pull over to the right edge of the road and come to a complete stop until the emergency vehicle passes. This ensures a clear path for the vehicle to respond to an emergency situation.
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