Emergency vehicle pull over — Arkansas Permit Test

In Arkansas, when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights, you should pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible.

Moving right leaves the middle of the road open, so the ambulance or fire truck gets through without weaving around you.

Drivers should pull over to the right edge of the road, or near to the right as possible.

If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, drive on through the intersection before pulling over.

If you stop in the middle of the crossing, you block it for everyone, and the fire truck or ambulance still cannot get past.

If you are in an intersection, go ahead and drive through the intersection before pulling over.

Do not hesitate to pull over when you hear sirens or see emergency flashing lights coming from any direction.

Emergency vehicles may cross or turn onto your road from any side, so a siren off to one side can still be heading your way.

Don’t hesitate to pull over when you hear sirens or see flashing lights in any direction.

Arkansas law requires motorists to move over for police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles using a siren or air horn and a red or blue flashing light.

Those lights and sounds tell you the vehicle is on an emergency run, so you know at once to clear the way.

Arkansas law requires motorists to “move over” for police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles using a siren or air horn, and a red or blue flashing light.

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on and lights flashing?

Pull over to the right edge of the road. Moving right leaves the middle of the road open, so the ambulance or fire truck gets through without weaving around you. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.11: “Drivers should pull over to the right edge of the road, or near to the right as possible.”