Question 427 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if an ambulance is stopped up ahead with its flashing blue lights on?
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Correct answer
Reduce speed and prepare to stop, if necessary.
Official explanation
When you come upon an emergency vehicle stopped on the road, you should slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not stop to see what is happening, as this could be dangerous and you might cause an obstruction to the flow of traffic.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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