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Difficulty: EasyEmergency Vehicles and Move-Over Laws

You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a stationary emergency vehicle stopped on the right shoulder with its flashing lights activated. If traffic conditions permit doing so safely, what action are you required to take?

  1. Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle by safely changing lanesAnswer
  2. B
    Maintain your lane and speed while turning on your hazard lights
  3. C
    Come to a complete stop in your active travel lane until passed
  4. D
    Accelerate quickly to pass the emergency vehicle as fast as possible

Answer

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle by safely changing lanes.
Move-Over laws require drivers approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights on a multi-lane road to move out of the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle when safe to do so. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible due to traffic, drivers must slow down significantly below the posted speed limit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the roadside emergency scenario
A stationary emergency vehicle is displaying active flashing lights on the highway shoulder.
Move-Over statutes specifically apply when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with active warning lights.
2
Determine the mandatory defensive driving action
Change lanes into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle if safe to do so.
Moving over provides a crucial physical buffer zone to protect emergency personnel working alongside active traffic.

Key Concept

Move-Over Laws for Stationary Emergency Vehicles
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Emergency Vehicles and Move-Over Laws

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