If you see a vehicle with emergency lights on the side of the road, what action should you take?

• A. Ignore and maintain speed.
• B. Slow down only.
• C. Move over to the next lane.
• D. Move over to the next lane and slow down.

Answer: (D)

When you see a vehicle with emergency lights on the side of the road, the priority is to give them space and reduce the risk of a crash. The best action is to move over to the next lane if it’s safe to do so and slow down. This combination protects the people working on the roadway and lowers your speed to a safe level as you pass, which is why this option is the correct choice. If you can’t change lanes safely, you should still slow down and proceed with extra caution. Ignoring the scene or only slowing down or only changing lanes doesn’t provide both the needed space and reduced speed to stay safe.