When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens while I'm driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?

Yes, it’s the law. When safe, slow down, pull over to the right, and stop. Always use your turn signal to indicate your intentions, and travel at a safe speed. However, if your car is already stopped, and you don’t have anywhere to pull over stay put until the emergency vehicle goes around you. Never slam on the brakes and stop in the middle of the road when you see emergency vehicles approaching.

Do not tailgate, "draft," or follow an emergency vehicle closely. Not only is this illegal, you run the risk of collision as vehicles pull back out into traffic after the emergency vehicle goes by.

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5. When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens while I'm driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?
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