Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
When driving an ambulance with emergency lights and siren activated at night, approaching an intersection with a green light, what is the most cautious approach?
Even with emergency signals, drivers must slow and ensure the intersection is clear because other drivers may not see or hear the ambulance, especially at night
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Question: When driving an ambulance with emergency lights and siren activated at night, approaching an intersection with a green light, what is the most cautious approach?
Answer options:
- Proceed without slowing down, as you have the right-of-way. ✅ Slow down, prepare to stop, and confirm all cross-traffic has yielded before proceeding.
- Flash your high beams to alert cross-traffic and then proceed.
- Stop completely at every green light, even if traffic is clear.
Correct answer: Slow down, prepare to stop, and confirm all cross-traffic has yielded before proceeding.
Explanation: Even with emergency signals, drivers must slow and ensure the intersection is clear because other drivers may not see or hear the ambulance, especially at night.
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