Newfoundland and Labrador Permit Test Coach
Sharing the roadQuestion 281 of 288

An emergency vehicle with siren and lights comes up behind you. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to clear the road.
  2. Pull over to the right and stop.
  3. Stop in the middle of the intersection.
  4. Slow down and keep your lane.
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Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop.

You must clear the way and stay stopped until it passes.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Right-of-way for emergency vehicles, page 124

Practice sharing the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026