Red Light? Move
To The Right
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A few minutes,
even a few seconds, can mean the difference between life and death. So
when you hear a siren or see an emergency lights, remember to do your
part to help make sure emergency vehicles can get to those who need
help.
Remember, the R-I-G-H-T thing to do:
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React
Respond quickly
but calmly. Scan all directions for more than one emergency
vehicle. Plan your next move.
Initiate
Begin your move to
the right. Use your turn signal. Try not to slam on your brakes or
pull over suddenly and never run a red light to move to the right.
Gauge
Remember to safely
gauge the distance between your car and the cars around you, and
pull over as far right as possible. Never stop at a place that
doesn't have enough room for you to pull over safely.
Halt
Stay completely
stopped to the right of the road until the emergency vehicle has
safely passed. Remember there may be more than one vehicle
responding, so scan around before you merge back into traffic.
Tolerate
Emergency
personnel only use their lights and sirens when they are needed to
offer critical care and assistance. So please, pull over. It only
takes a few minutes of your time. Someday you may be the one
calling for help -- for you, a loved one, friend, or neighbor.
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Other Helpful
Reminders
Crosswalks and
Roadsides
Be alert for
pedestrians who may be in the crosswalk, or the edge of the road. They
may be looking for the emergency vehicles too.
Highways
Gradually brake to
avoid losing control in loose gravel on the shoulder.
Pedestrians
Never cross in front
of an emergency vehicle that may be stopped at a busy intersection
waiting for another vehicle to pass.
Bicyclists
Pull as far to the
right as possible to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
Remember, when you see red and blue lights or hear sirens,
MOVE TO THE RIGHT...
you
are making a difference in the life of someone in your community.
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