Safe drivingQuestion 282 of 328

A police car is stopped ahead with red and blue lights flashing. Your road has two lanes in your direction. What must you do?

  1. Keep your speed and your lane
  2. Slow down and move to the other lane if it is safe
  3. Stop behind the police car
  4. Speed up to pass
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Correct answer: Slow down and move to the other lane if it is safe

Slow down. If a second lane is free, move into it.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with particular situations, Reacting to a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026