Emergency vehicles and move over — South Carolina Permit Test

You must yield to an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren on by pulling over to the edge of the road.

Pulling to the edge opens a clear path so the emergency vehicle can pass quickly.

As a driver, you must yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle when the flashing lights and siren are on by pulling over to the edge of the road so the emergency vehicle(s) may more easily pass.

When approaching a stopped authorized emergency vehicle, slow down and change into a lane away from it if safe and traffic allows.

Officers, medics and tow operators working beside the road are struck by passing traffic, and an empty lane keeps them clear.

Slow down and yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane away from the authorized emergency vehicle, if safety and traffic conditions permit.

If a lane change away from a stopped emergency vehicle is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution.

Forcing a lane change into traffic just trades one collision for another; slowing still protects the people on the shoulder.

If a lane change is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution while maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions.

An emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren on. What must you do?

Pull over to the edge of the road. Pulling to the edge opens a clear path so the emergency vehicle can pass quickly. South Carolina Driver's Manual, p.121: “As a driver, you must yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle when the flashing lights and siren are on by pulling over to the edge of the road so the emergency vehicle(s) may more easily pass.”