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Sharing the roadQuestion 168 of 296

An ambulance with its lights and siren on comes up behind you. You are not in an intersection. What must you do?

  1. Speed up to get out of the way
  2. Stop in the middle of your lane
  3. Pull to the left and let it pass on the right
  4. Yield, pull to the right edge of the road, and stop
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Correct answer: Yield, pull to the right edge of the road, and stop

Move as close to the right edge as you can, clear of any intersection. Stay stopped until it has passed and no other emergency vehicle is coming.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 93, Yielding to emergency vehicle, page 46

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026