How should you respond to an emergency vehicle with siren approaching from behind?

• A. Speed up to get out of the way.
• B. Stop in your lane and wait.
• C. Continue driving at current speed.
• D. Move over a lane if safe and/or slow down and yield the right-of-way; stop if required.

Answer: (D)

When an emergency vehicle with a siren approaches from behind, the priority is to clear a safe path and let it pass quickly. Start by checking your mirrors and blind spots, signal your intention, and if it’s safe, move to a different lane away from the emergency vehicle. If you can’t safely change lanes, slow down and pull toward the right edge of the road or stop at a safe place. In either case, yield the right-of-way and give space for the emergency vehicle to maneuver.

Avoid speeding up or staying in your lane at the same speed—the siren means responders need a clear path, and delaying them can create a dangerous situation. Stopping in your lane or continuing unchanged also blocks traffic and risks a collision. Wait until the vehicle has passed and it’s safe to resume normal driving.

If you can move over safely, do so; if not, slow down and stop as needed to ensure the emergency vehicle can proceed.