Emergency vehicle right of way — Nebraska Permit Test

When an authorized emergency vehicle's siren or flashing lights are on, yield, drive as close as possible to the right edge or curb, and stop.

An ambulance racing up behind you needs a clear lane, and a car that stays put blocks it.

When the siren or flashing lights of an authorized emergency vehicle are activated, the driver of any other vehicle shall:

When pulling over for an emergency vehicle, stop clear of any intersection unless a traffic officer directs otherwise.

A car stopped in an intersection blocks the very path the fire truck needs to turn or cross.

Immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right edge or curb of the roadway and stop, clear of any intersections and unless otherwise directed by a traffic officer.

After pulling over, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Pulling back out too soon can put your car right in front of the emergency vehicle you stopped for.

Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Before proceeding after an emergency vehicle passes, watch for other emergency vehicles.

Fire trucks and ambulances often come in pairs, and the second can hit a car that pulls out after the first.

Watch for other emergency vehicles before proceeding.

On a roadway divided by a median, traffic going the opposite direction is not required to stop for an emergency vehicle.

Cars stopping for no reason on the far side of a median can be hit from behind by traffic that does not expect it.

On a roadway divided by a median, traffic going the opposite direction are not required to stop.

When an emergency vehicle's siren or flashing lights are on, what must you do?

Pull to the right edge and stop. An ambulance racing up behind you needs a clear lane, and a car that stays put blocks it. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.51: “When the siren or flashing lights of an authorized emergency vehicle are activated, the driver of any other vehicle shall:”