What should you do if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches while you are driving?

When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches, the appropriate response is to pull over to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle passes. This action allows the emergency responders to get to their destination quickly and safely, which is crucial in emergency situations where their response time can make a significant difference.

Pulling over helps ensure that the emergency vehicle has a clear path to navigate through traffic. Stopping also helps prevent any potential accidents that could occur if drivers continued to drive while an emergency vehicle is approaching. It's important to remain stopped until it’s clear that the emergency vehicle has passed, as there may be additional emergency vehicles following behind it.

Other options, such as accelerating to change lanes quickly or ignoring the vehicle altogether, can create dangerous situations on the road. Slowing down and staying in your lane can be a partial response, but it does not provide the necessary right-of-way that emergency vehicles need to respond effectively. Always prioritizing the safety of emergency responders and those in distress is essential for all drivers on the road.