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If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching within?
1,000
If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching you must safely pull over to the right-hand edge or curb?
1000 feet
What must you do when you hear or see an emergency vehicles approaching?
In the USA, slow down and move to the right side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so. On a 2-lane road, move to the shoulder. Allow the emergency vehicle to proceed.
How does a person determine what vehicles are considered emergency vehicles?
An emergency vehicle is any vehicle that is authorized to respond to an emergency. Most emergency response vehicles are easy to see and hear because they are fitted with visual and audible warning devices.
What should you do if you hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?
If you hear a siren close by but cannot see the emergency vehicle you should follow the law in your jurisdiction, which generally is to pull over safely until you are able to determine that you are not in its path.When being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and light/s, state laws in the U.S. generally require motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes.
When should you turn off your bright lights if there is an approaching vehicle?
If you are driving with your bright lights on and can see an approaching vehicle, you should turn off your bright lights immediately.
What do you do when you see an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency?
While remaining cognizant of your own and others safety, if possible make sure that there is a path for the emergency vehicle to proceed.
What do you do when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead?
Slow down, assess the situation and give the emergency vehicle plenty of room.
It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle?
Yes if you are just following it to see where it is going. It is however not illegal to be going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle as long as you stay 500 feet back. If the emergency vehicle is not using its emergency lights or sirens, and is not stopped at an emergency scene, you can treat it like a regular vehicle and follow it as would be legal for any other vehicle.
When you see an emergency vehicle you are rquiered to?
If it has sirens and lights on, you need to get out of its way!!!
If you can see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead?
Turn on your flashers to help the emergency vehicle. If the emergency vehicle is moving and has a siren running, pull over to the side of the road.
What should you do when you hear a siren coming while you are walking on the left side of the road?
Move to the right side of the road to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely. Continue walking in the same direction but stay alert for any approaching vehicles. Do not suddenly change your direction or stop abruptly.
