In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle is behind you, what should you do?

• A. Pull over to the left lane and stop
• B. Ignore and keep your pace
• C. Speed up to stay ahead
• D. Move to the right edge and stop if safe; if heavy traffic, proceed slowly and yield the way

Answer: (D)

When an emergency vehicle is behind you, the priority is to clear a path and yield the right of way. The best approach is to move toward the right edge of the road and stop if you can do so safely. If traffic is so heavy that you can’t pull over completely, slow down and stay toward the right, letting the emergency vehicle pass as soon as it’s safe, and then proceed.

This helps the emergency responders reach their destination quickly while minimizing risk for you and others. Moving to the left, speeding up, or ignoring the vehicle can obstruct the responders and create a dangerous situation.