When I see an emergency vehicle approaching while I am driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?

Yes. State law, and common sense, dictates that vehicles yield to emergency vehicles that are operating their emergency lights and siren. Emergency vehicle drivers are taught to pass on the left whenever possible when responding in an emergency mode. When safe, slow down, pull over to the right, and stop. 


However, there are circumstances where that may not be possible (if your car is already stopped, and you don't have anywhere to pull over). Simply stay put until the emergency vehicle goes around you. Never slam on the brakes and stop in the middle of the road when you see apparatus approaching. 


If an emergency vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, you should pull over and stop.

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1. Why do I see fire engines or ambulance units go through intersections with their red lights flashing, and then turn them off? Are they just in a hurry to go somewhere?
2. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in roofs when the fire is inside a building? It seems that they are causing more damage than the fire.
3. If I were trapped in a burning building, would firefighters be able to rescue me?
4. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching while I am driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?
5. Where can I get my blood pressure checked?
6. Can we schedule a fire engine presentation or station tour?
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8. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?