If you cannot move over for an emergency vehicle, what should you do?

• A. Stop in your lane directly in front of the emergency vehicle
• B. Maintain your speed and ignore the vehicle
• C. Slow down significantly
• D. Speed up to clear the area as quickly as possible

Answer: (C)

When you can’t move over for an emergency vehicle, slow down significantly to a safe speed and proceed with caution. This reduces the risk of a collision and gives responders room to operate, even when changing lanes isn’t possible due to traffic. Stopping directly in front of the vehicle or speeding up to get away quickly creates danger and is not appropriate. Maintaining awareness, signaling appropriately, and easing off the accelerator helps you pass safely and then resume normal speed after you’re clear.