Car permit · Right-of-way
An emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is approaching from behind while you drive on a one-way street. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull over to the nearer edge of the road and stop.
Answer options
- ASpeed up and turn off at the first exit you reach.
- BSlow down but keep going until it passes you.
- CPull over to the nearer edge of the road and stop. Correct
Why
On a one-way street you can pull to either side, so head for whichever edge is closer, stop, and stay there until the emergency vehicle has gone by; racing ahead or merely slowing down can leave it blocked.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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