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Zorluk: OrtaDealing with Emergency Vehicles

While driving along a rural road, you hear sirens and observe an emergency vehicle with flashing blue lights approaching rapidly from behind. The road directly ahead rises towards the brow of a steep hill. What is the safest course of action to take?

  1. A
    Brake firmly and stop before reaching the crest, then flash your headlights to alert oncoming drivers.
  2. B
    Accelerate well above the speed limit to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle until reaching level ground.
  3. Continue over the crest at a sensible speed and pull over safely once visibility is clear.Cevap
  4. D
    Steer immediately onto the roadside verge without checking your blind spots to clear the carriageway.

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Continue over the crest at a sensible speed and pull over safely once visibility is clear.
According to UK Highway Code Rule 219, when an emergency vehicle approaches, you should stay calm, consider its route, and avoid stopping before the brow of a hill, on a bend, or in a narrow section of road where visibility is restricted. Continuing over the crest at a sensible speed allows you to find a safe, visible place to pull over and let the emergency vehicle pass safely.

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1
Assess the immediate road environment and identify the hazard of the steep hill crest ahead.
Recognise that stopping before the brow of a hill hides your stationary vehicle from oncoming or overtaking traffic.
Highway Code Rule 219 explicitly advises against stopping before the brow of a hill, on a bend, or in narrow road sections.
2
Maintain vehicle control at a safe, steady speed until the road ahead offers clear forward visibility.
Clear the crest without panicking, speeding, or performing sudden emergency braking.
Allows the emergency vehicle driver to see ahead and plan a safe overtaking manoeuvre once past the obstruction.
3
Check mirrors, signal your intention, and pull to the left where safe and legal.
Provide a safe, unobstructed path for the emergency service vehicle to pass.
Ensures the manoeuvre is executed predictably and safely without endangering other road users.

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Dealing with emergency vehicles safely and avoiding hazardous stopping locations under Highway Code Rule 219.
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