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Under Pennsylvania's 'Steer Clear' law, you approach a stopped emergency or disabled vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder. What should you do?
- A.Move over to a lane farther away if safe; if you cannot move over, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit
- B.Maintain speed in the lane next to it
- C.Stop in your travel lane next to it
- D.Speed up to get past it quickly
Correct answer
A. Move over to a lane farther away if safe; if you cannot move over, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit
Why
Pennsylvania's Steer Clear law requires you to move over for stopped emergency and disabled vehicles. If you cannot change lanes safely, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-055).