If an emergency vehicle approaches from behind, which action is correct?

• A. Stop in the middle of the road
• B. Move to the left lane and speed up
• C. Slow down and continue in your lane
• D. Move to the right edge and stop if possible; wait until it passes

Answer: (D)

When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, the priority is to give it a clear path. You do this by moving smoothly to the right edge of the road and stopping if you can do so safely. This creates the widest possible space for the responders and minimizes risk of collision, delay, or obstruction. If you’re already in the right lane, pull to the far right or to the shoulder and stop until the emergency vehicle passes, then proceed with caution.

Stopping in the middle of the road blocks traffic and delays the vehicle, which can harm people who need urgent help. Moving to the left lane and speeding up would push you into traffic and away from safety, creating more danger and hindering the responders. Slowing down but staying in your lane doesn’t give the emergency vehicle the room it needs to pass, so it can still be obstructed.