Car permit · Right-of-way
When are you required to yield to an emergency vehicle? (Road Rules) · Question 406
Correct answer: Whenever you hear a siren or see red or blue lights flashing.
Answer options
- ANever, since emergency vehicles are expected to go around other traffic
- BWhenever you hear a siren or see red or blue lights flashing Correct
- COnly when the other vehicles around you are pulling over as well
Why
As soon as you hear a siren or notice red or blue lights flashing, give the emergency vehicle the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the road and stopping until it goes by. You must do this no matter what other drivers are doing.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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