Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 413 of 424

You see emergency vehicles with flashing lights in the distance. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to pass quickly
  2. Stop where you are at once
  3. Ignore them if the road is clear
  4. Slow down and be ready to move lane or stop
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Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to move lane or stop

There may be an incident ahead. You MUST follow directions from the police or traffic officers.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287), Rule 281

Practice incidents and emergencies

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026