Is it safe to stop on the side of a highway?
A: California law says a driver may stop on the freeway only for an emergency. “Try not to stop on the freeway unless you have to. If you are going to remain in your car, keep your seatbelt on, and call the CHP to help you.”
Where should you pull your car if you have to make an emergency stop?
Pull Your Car Off the Road As Far As You Can Whenever possible, you should exit a freeway or roadway or pull into a rest area or parking lot for an emergency roadside stop. You can also try to stop under a streetlight or at a shoulder if that is the best you can do.
How far are emergency triangles?
As a rule of thumb, you should put the first warning triangle 10 feet directly behind your car on the side closest to the road. Then place the second warning triangle 100 feet behind your vehicle, lining it up directly in the middle of your car’s position.
When do emergency vehicles appear on the road?
Emergency vehicles are the proverbial “fly in the ointment” of driver’s road tests. Driving is a dynamic task, and emergency vehicles can appear at any time.
When do you not have to pull over for emergency vehicle?
The only time that you don’t have to pull over for emergency vehicle is on multi-lane highways where the lanes of traffic are divided by a concrete barrier or median that would make it impossible for the emergency vehicle to traverse onto the other side of the road. Don’t Fail Your Road Test!!
Which is the safest way to enter traffic?
You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to A. Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed. B. Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed.
What should you do if something falls from your vehicle?
If anything falls from your vehicle (or any other vehicle) on to the road, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so. Motorways. On a motorway do not try to remove the obstruction yourself. Stop at the next emergency telephone and call for help. Warning signs or flashing lights.
When do you not have to stop for an emergency vehicle?
You are not required to stop if the emergency vehicle that is approaching you is separated from your lane of traffic by a physical barrier such as a fence, wall, or median strip.
What to do when emergency vehicle approaches intersection?
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. you should … continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
What to do when you see an emergency vehicle?
If you do hear sirens or see an emergency vehicle, crack a window for better hearing and watch out for any pedestrians. **Investigate. Check all your mirrors to gauge the emergency vehicle’s approaching speed and decide on where and when to pull over. React. Use your best judgment to react quickly and calmly when pulling over.
When to vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle?
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if the highway has two or more lanes traveling the direction of the emergency vehicle; or Slow to a speed not more than 20 miles per hour (mph) less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or