While driving in California, you see an emergency vehicle approaching from behind with its lights and siren on. You must:

• A.Speed up to stay ahead of it
• B.Stop immediately in your lane wherever you are
• C.Follow closely behind it through red lights
• D.Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

Why

Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles by pulling to the right and stopping. Do not block intersections or follow the emergency vehicle closely.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Right-of-Way · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-048).

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