California Car / Permit practice question · Right-of-Way
When an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights on, you should:
Answer choices
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Pull to the right edge of the road and stop— Correct answer
- Stop immediately in your lane
- Continue at the same speed
Why this is the answer
When an emergency vehicle approaches with a siren and red lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop, staying there until it has passed. Failing to pull over can earn you a ticket. If you are already inside an intersection, continue through it, then move to the right once that is safe and stop.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Emergency Vehicles
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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