Other types of vehicle
An emergency vehicle is coming up behind as you near a junction. Why should you avoid braking harshly?
- It wastes your brakes
- The driver behind may not see the emergency vehicle and could run into youCorrect
- It is illegal to brake near a junction
- The emergency vehicle will have to stop too
Why?
Rule 219 of The Highway Code advises not to brake harshly on the approach to a junction or roundabout when letting an emergency vehicle pass, because a following driver may not have the same view and could hit you. Stay calm and choose a safe place.
Highway Code rule 219