Safe drivingQuestion 213 of 235
Top view of an emergency vehicle. A car too close behind it is marked TOO CLOSE. A car at the edge of the road is marked MOVE OVER AND STOP.

A fire truck sounds its siren. You drive on a two-way road. Look at the picture. What must you do?

  1. Move to the left side and stop.
  2. Stop in the centre of your lane.
  3. Speed up and stay in your lane.
  4. Move as far right as you can, to the curb or road edge, and stop.
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Correct answer: Move as far right as you can, to the curb or road edge, and stop.

You must yield the right-of-way. Move to the right edge and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Emergency vehicles, page 87

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026