Right of wayQuestion 197 of 318
An emergency vehicle with a siren comes from behind you at an intersection. What must you do?
- Turn in front of it to leave the lane.
- Do not turn in front of it; yield.
- Follow it closely to cross the intersection.
- Stay in the intersection and wait.
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Correct answer: Do not turn in front of it; yield.
Stay away from intersections when you can. Never turn in front of an emergency vehicle and never follow it closely.
Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Emergency vehicles, page 242
Practice right of wayQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026