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What should a driver do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

  1. A.Increase speed to prevent obstructing the emergency service vehicle.
  2. B.Brake suddenly to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.
  3. C.Do nothing and ignore the emergency service vehicle.
  4. D.React quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.
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Correct answer: D. React quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.

A driver needs to know what to do when they see an emergency vehicle. A driver must react quickly, safely and carefully to allow emergency service vehicles to pass. It is important to be alert and attentive at all times.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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