Car permit · Right-of-way
You are in the middle of an intersection when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights comes up behind you. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue through the intersection, then move to the right side and stop when safe.
Answer options
- AContinue through the intersection, then move to the right side and stop when safe Correct
- BSteer to the left and stop at once, even in the middle of the intersection
- CSteer to the right and stop at once, even in the middle of the intersection
Why
Stopping inside an intersection can block the emergency vehicle as well as the cross traffic. Drive on until you are through it, then move over to the right edge of the road and stay put until the emergency vehicle has gone by.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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