An emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from behind. You should:

• A.Speed up to stay ahead of it
• B.Stop immediately in your lane
• C.Turn left into the nearest driveway against traffic
• D.Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

Why

Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right and stopping clear of intersections. This gives emergency vehicles a clear path.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Sharing the Road With Emergency Vehicles · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-128).

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