An ambulance with its siren on is coming up behind you. What should you do if traffic allows?

Texas DPS exam practice question · Right-of-Way & Pedestrians

An ambulance with its siren on is coming up behind you. What should you do if traffic allows?

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop.
BSpeed up to stay ahead of it.
CStop in your lane immediately, even in the middle of an intersection.

Why A is correct

Yield to emergency vehicles using a siren, bell or flashing red light. Pull to the right edge and stop; if you cannot, slow down and leave a clear path.

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