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Difficulty: MediumEmergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

Under Move Over laws, if a driver on a multi-lane highway approaches a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights on the roadside shoulder and traffic prevents a safe lane change, the driver is legally permitted to maintain the posted speed limit as long as they stay in their current lane.

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False. Drivers who cannot safely change lanes away from a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights must reduce their speed below the posted limit.
The statement is false because Move Over laws mandate a dual requirement: drivers must move over to an available non-adjacent lane if safe, OR significantly reduce speed (typically to 20 mph below the posted limit) if a lane change is unsafe or impossible.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the primary obligation under Move Over traffic laws.
Drivers must change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary emergency vehicle if it is safe and possible to do so.
Changing lanes creates a safe buffer zone between traffic and emergency responders on the shoulder.
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Determine the secondary obligation when changing lanes is impossible or unsafe due to traffic.
The driver must slow down to a safe speed, usually designated as 20 mph below the posted speed limit (or 5 mph if the speed limit is under 20 mph).
Maintaining the posted speed limit directly alongside emergency personnel on the shoulder poses a severe safety hazard.

Key Concept

Move Over Law Speed Reduction Requirement
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Emergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

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