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Difficulty: EasyEmergency Vehicles and Move-Over Laws

While traveling in the lane adjacent to the right shoulder on a divided highway, you notice a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing red and blue lights ahead. What is the required action under Move-Over laws?

  1. Vacate the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle if safe to do so, or reduce speed if a lane change cannot be made safely.Answer
  2. B
    Come to a complete stop in the active travel lane until the emergency lights are turned off.
  3. C
    Accelerate to pass the parked emergency vehicle quickly and clear the area.
  4. D
    Maintain your current speed and lane position, as Move-Over laws only apply to moving emergency vehicles.

Answer

Vacate the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle if safe to do so, or reduce speed if a lane change cannot be made safely.
The correct action is to safely vacate the lane next to the stationary emergency vehicle if traffic permits, or slow down significantly if a lane change cannot be executed safely. This action complies with Move-Over statutory safety requirements.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the situation
A stationary emergency vehicle with active emergency lights is positioned on the roadside shoulder.
Move-Over laws mandate specific driver reactions when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
2
Determine primary legal duty
Attempt to make a safe lane change into a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle.
Creating a safety buffer lane reduces risk to personnel working along the roadway.
3
Determine alternative duty if lane change is unsafe
Slow down significantly below the posted speed limit while remaining alert.
Traffic or road conditions may prevent changing lanes safely, requiring speed reduction as the compliant backup action.

Key Concept

Move-Over Laws for Stationary Emergency Vehicles
Estimated Time:45s
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Emergency Vehicles and Move-Over Laws

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