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When an authorized emergency vehicle approaches going the same direction as you you should?
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Pull over to the right and stop until it has passed.
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What does a red triangle with orange center mean on back of vehicle mean?
The sign means that the vehicle is slow-moving.
What degree of angle the Blind spot in a vehicle has?
the degree where the blind spot is.
What are the three factors that contribute to the depreciation of a vehicle?
milage, interior condition, exterior condition
When mud flaps are required on a vehicle they must come within how many inches of the surface?
8 inches
Why wheels are circle?
A wheel is circular to reduce friction with the road surface, and to allow a vehicle to move smoothly forward.
When an authorized vehicle using its siren and flashing light approaches a vehicle the driver should pull to the right hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass?
Yes, pull over when it is safe to do so.
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass?
Yes, pull over when it is safe to do so.
How does a person determine what vehicles are considered emergency vehicles?
An emergency vehicle is any vehicle that is authorized to respond to an emergency. Most emergency response vehicles are easy to see and hear because they are fitted with visual and audible warning devices.
What is mean by an intelligent ambulance which controls traffic lights?
It is probably a reference to a system which (if it is installed) "reads" signals from authorized emergency vehcles (law enforcement, EMS or FD) and automatically changes the intersection traffic lights to favor the direction in which the emergency vehicle is travelling.
What is required when emergency vehicles are approaching in Delaware?
Taken from the Delaware Code - June 9, 2008§ 4134. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersections and shall relinquish the right-of-way until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, blue, blue and white, red and white, red and blue, or red, white and blue lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall: (1) Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or, (2) Proceed with caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed while passing the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. (c) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. (21 Del. C. 1953, § 4134; 54 Del. Laws, c. 160, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 351, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 366, § 1.)
It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle?
Yes if you are just following it to see where it is going. It is however not illegal to be going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle as long as you stay 500 feet back. If the emergency vehicle is not using its emergency lights or sirens, and is not stopped at an emergency scene, you can treat it like a regular vehicle and follow it as would be legal for any other vehicle.
Can Texas volunteer firemen use blue and red lights on their personel vehicles?
Yes according to the texas transportation code an authorized emergency vehicle can use red, white, and or blue lights. Authorized emergency vehicles consist of: Police Fire Dept EMS-Ambulance service The privately owned vehicle of a volunteer firefighter while responding to a fire alarm or medical emergency
When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and or lights on?
all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and or light on?
all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren andor lights on?
all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
What is theMove Over Law in Georgia?
The Georgia Move Over Law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-16) is the procedure for passing stationary authorized emergency vehicles, stationary towing or recovery vehicles, or stationary highway maintenance vehicles. Basically, this law requires that motorists approaching an authorized emergency vehicle, stationary towing vehicle or stationary highway maintenance vehicle that is displaying flashing lights change lanes away from that vehicle if traffic safety conditions allow. If you are not able to change lanes, then you should slow to a speed below the speed limit and prepare to stop.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle?
Grant the emergency vehicle the right of way.
