DMV practice question · Situations
You are traveling along the right lane of a four-lane highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over ahead with its lights flashing. Which of the following is true?
- AYou must remain in your lane; changing lanes would only cause another hazard.
- BYou should slow down and merge into another lane.Correct
- CYou are required to leave an empty lane between yourself and the emergency vehicle, but only when the speed limit exceeds 40 mph.
- DNone of the above are true.
Explanation
Drivers are required to move over a lane, if safe to do so, or slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck that is displaying flashing amber warning lights, or a Department of Transportation (Caltrans) vehicle displaying emergency flashing or amber warning lights while it is stopped on the side of a state highway or freeway.
Practise for the written test
Answer real DMV-style questions, see why each answer is right and track what you have mastered.