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A driver is navigating a multi-lane highway in the right-hand lane when approaching a stationary tow truck displaying flashing emergency lights on the right shoulder. Heavy adjacent traffic makes a lane change unsafe. What is the driver legally required to do?

  1. Reduce speed significantly below the posted speed limit and proceed past the stopped vehicle with caution.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain the posted speed limit and tap the horn continuously to warn workers on the shoulder.
  3. C
    Come to a complete stop in the active travel lane until the tow truck finishes its service call.
  4. D
    Accelerate rapidly past the incident area to minimize the duration of potential exposure.

Answer

Reduce speed significantly below the posted speed limit and proceed past the stopped vehicle with caution.
When approaching a stationary emergency or roadside service vehicle displaying active flashing lights on the shoulder, Move-Over laws require moving into a non-adjacent lane if safe. When traffic conditions prevent a safe lane change, the legal requirement is to reduce speed significantly below the posted limit and proceed past the hazard with caution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary obligation under Move-Over regulations when approaching stationary emergency or authorized service vehicles displaying flashing lights.
Drivers must clear the lane adjacent to the stationary emergency vehicle if it is safe to do so.
Vacating the lane closest to the shoulder creates a physical safety buffer for emergency workers and tow operators.
2
Determine the alternative required action when changing lanes is unsafe due to heavy surrounding traffic.
The driver must significantly reduce their speed below the posted speed limit while remaining in their current lane.
Deceleration allows the driver to maintain control and stop quickly if an emergency responder unexpectedly moves into the travel lane.

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