Other types of vehicle
An ambulance approaches from behind with its blue lights flashing and siren on. What should you do?
- Brake hard immediately, wherever you are
- Speed up to clear the way faster
- Stay calm, check your mirrors, and pull over safely when you canCorrect
- Ignore it unless it is directly behind you
Why?
Rule 219 of The Highway Code says that when you see or hear an emergency vehicle, you should stay calm, check your mirrors and let it pass when you can do so safely, without endangering other road users or breaking traffic laws such as mounting a kerb or crossing a red light.
Highway Code rule 219