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What should a driver never do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

  1. A.Pull over in a place which has enough space for the emergency service vehicle to pass safely.
  2. B.Brake suddenly or block the road.
  3. C.Clear the way as soon as possible.
  4. D.React quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.
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Correct answer: B. Brake suddenly or block the road.

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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