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Under Pennsylvania's Steer Clear law, when you approach an emergency scene on the roadside you should:
- A.Maintain speed and pass as close as possible
- B.Stop in the travel lane to watch
- C.Move over to a non-adjacent lane, or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if you cannot move over
- D.Use the shoulder to pass on the right
Correct answer
C. Move over to a non-adjacent lane, or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if you cannot move over
Why
Pennsylvania's Steer Clear law requires you to move over for roadside emergency scenes. If you cannot change lanes, slow to no more than 20 mph below the posted limit as you pass.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-131).