Car permit · Sharing the road
You hear the siren of a fire engine that is heading your way. What must you do?
Correct answer: Move to the roadside and come to a stop.
Answer options
- AMove to the roadside and come to a stop Correct
- BTurn on your hazard flashers and keep driving
- CKeep going but slow down until it has passed
Why
A siren tells you that emergency responders need a clear path. Pull to the edge of the road, stop, and wait there until the fire engine has passed; slowing down or switching on your flashers is not enough, because you would still be in its way.
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Topic: Sharing the road License: Car permit
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