Can a driver break a red light or break the speed limit to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass?

1. A.Yes, a driver may break the speed limit to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass.
2. B.No, a driver should never break a red light or speed up to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass.
3. C.Yes, a driver may legally break a red light to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass.
4. D.No except where the junction or road is clear, then a driver can break a red light or speed up to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass.

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