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How should a driver react to emergency services vehicles with flashing blue lights and/or sirens on?

  1. A.Check their mirrors before looking for space to move aside.
  2. B.Only move aside if it is an ambulance.
  3. C.Mount kerb on offside of the road to make room.
  4. D.Brake suddenly and stop to avoid causing obstruction.
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Correct answer: A. Check their mirrors before looking for space to move aside.

If you see any emergency vehicle approaching with lights and/or sirens activated, check your rear view mirrors to gauge the speed of the emergency vehicle/s and also look out for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users. Indicate your intention to pull over. Pull over only in a space that has enough space for the emergency vehicle/s to pass safely. Move off safely with appropriate observations and signals after the emergency vehicle has passed.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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