Sharing the roadQuestion 119 of 229

A fire engine with a siren and red lights comes up behind you. What must you do?

  1. Speed up to clear the lane for it
  2. Stop in the center of the lane you are in
  3. Slow down but keep driving in your lane
  4. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
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Correct answer: Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

You must give the right-of-way. Pull to the right edge of the road and stay stopped until it has passed.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Emergency Vehicles, page 45

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026