When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
- Pull to the right and stop. ✓
- Pull to the right and slow down.
- Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
- Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
Answer: A. Pull to the right and stop.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren or flashing lights on, you must pull to the right and stop.
Why this is the answer
The Florida handbook says drivers must yield to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency vehicles that are using sirens or flashing lights. It tells you to pull over to the closest edge of the road right away and stay stopped until the vehicle has gone by. It also says you should not block an intersection. That matches pulling to the right and stopping, not just slowing down or adding hazard lights.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Pull to the right and slow down. — Slowing down is not enough; the handbook directs you to stop after pulling over until the emergency vehicle has passed.
- C. Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers. — The handbook does not require four-way flashers for this; it requires pulling to the edge and stopping.
- D. Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass. — Simply stopping where you are can block traffic or an intersection; you are told to pull over to the closest edge first.
Remember it
Think: right edge, full stop, wait for it to pass.