You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
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Turning on your hazard lights.
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Speeding up to clear traffic.
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Moving into the right lane and drive slowly until it has passed.
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Pulling off the road, or as near to the right as possible.
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Explanation
When drivers hear a siren or see a vehicle with flashing red lights or a combination of red and blue lights approaching from any direction, they must pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop. Pulling off the road, or moving as near to the right as possible if unable to completely pull off, helps clear a path for the emergency vehicle, enabling it to reach its destination without delay.
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