Sharing the roadQuestion 121 of 229

You are inside an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle. What should you do?

  1. Stop where you are in the intersection
  2. Go through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
  3. Back up out of the intersection
  4. Turn left to get out of its way
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Correct answer: Go through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

Do not stop inside the intersection. Clear it first, then drive to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.

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