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1. I am driving along the road and an emergency vehicle approaches you from behind, what should I do?

As quickly and safely as you can pull as far over to the right as you can and come to a complete stop allowing the emergency vehicle to pass you on the left.

2. I am stopped on a 2-lane road waiting to make a left turn. An emergency vehicle approaches me from behind, what should I do?

Remain stopped and do not turn left. If traffic has cleared in the oncoming lane the emergency vehicle may pass you on the left. If traffic is congested in the oncoming lane, the emergency vehicle may attempt to pass you on the right.

3. I am stopped in traffic or are stopped at a red light at an intersection and an emergency vehicle approaches me from behind, what should I do?

Once you are stopped, remain stopped. If the traffic is clear in oncoming lanes the emergency vehicle may pass you on the left. If traffic is congested in oncoming lanes, the emergency vehicle may attempt to pass you on the right.

4. Can I make a left turn in front of an emergency vehicle if I do it quickly?

No, remain in the left turn lane until the emergency vehicle passes. The biggest fear of driving an emergency vehicle is not knowing what other motorists will do. We have seen cases where a motorist will think there is enough time to turn, but then realize that there isn't and come to a dead stop directly in our path. There are other cases where people will quickly turn in front of us causing us to heavily apply the brakes in order to avoid a collision. Remember, we may have a sick or injured patient with us or there may be fire fighters on-board that are getting dressed in their protective gear. Sudden stops may cause them serious injury.