If you are stopped in traffic and an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches, what should you do?

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When an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches, you must pull over to the right edge or curb and stop, keeping the path clear until it passes. This gives responders an unobstructed lane to reach their destination quickly and safely. Even in heavy traffic, moving to the right as far as possible and stopping signals your understanding of their need to move freely. Continuing in the same lane or stopping in the middle of the road would block the path and create a hazard for the emergency vehicle and other drivers. Turning off the engine isn’t required and doesn’t help the vehicle’s ability to pass. Stay stopped until the vehicle has gone by and it’s safe to proceed, then re-enter traffic carefully.