How should a driver react to emergency services vehicles with flashing blue lights and/or sirens on?
- A Mount kerb on offside of the road to make room.
- B Check their mirrors before looking for space to move aside.
- C Only move aside if it is an ambulance.
- D Brake suddenly and stop to avoid causing obstruction.
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Correct answer: Check their mirrors before looking for space to move aside..
If you see any emergency vehicle approaching with lights and/or sirens activated; check your rear view mirrors to gauge the speed of the emergency vehicle/s and also look out for pedestrians; cyclists; motorcyclists and other road users. Indicate your intention to pull over. Pull over only in a space that has enough space for the emergency vehicle/s to pass safely. Move off safely with appropriate observations and signals after the emergency vehicle has passed.
If you see any emergency vehicle approaching with lights and/or sirens activated; check your rear view mirrors to gauge the speed of the emergency vehicle/s and also look out for pedestrians; cyclists; motorcyclists and other road users. Indicate your intention to pull over. Pull over only in a space that has enough space for the emergency vehicle/s to pass safely. Move off safely with appropriate observations and signals after the emergency vehicle has passed.