Legally, the emergency devices obligates the other users of the highway to do what?

• A. Stop immediately
• B. Relinquish the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle
• C. Move to the left side of the road
• D. Accelerate to a safe distance

Answer: (B)

When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and siren, you must yield the right-of-way. That means moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping if necessary so the emergency vehicle can pass safely and promptly. This obligation—the act of relinquishing the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle—is what the correct option describes. Blocking or delaying an emergency vehicle by not moving over or speeding up to “get out of the way” makes the response slower and can create a dangerous situation. Moving to the left or accelerating to create distance goes against the rule and can put you and others at risk.