You are in an intersection, and you hear an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle. You must:
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Stop immediately.
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Safely pull over and stop.
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Activate your emergency lights and then stop.
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Drive out of the intersection before you pull over.
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Explanation
If you are in an intersection and hear a siren, you must exit the intersection before pulling to the side of the road. Stopping inside an intersection or traffic circle is always illegal, as it can block the flow of traffic and cause an accident.
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