Right of wayQuestion 64 of 310

You wait at a red light and an emergency vehicle approaches. You block its path. What should you do?

  1. Stay stopped
  2. Go through the red light with caution to clear the way
  3. Reverse into traffic
  4. Sound your horn and wait
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Correct answer: Go through the red light with caution to clear the way

You must clear the path, even through a red light with caution.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Emergency vehicles, tow trucks and other designated vehicles, page 62

Practice right of way

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026