Ontario Class C Practice Test · Question
When driving an ambulance with emergency lights and sirens activated, what is the driver's legal obligation?
While emergency lights allow certain exemptions, the driver still carries the legal responsibility to 'exercise due regard' for the safety of others. Lights do
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Question: When driving an ambulance with emergency lights and sirens activated, what is the driver's legal obligation?
Answer options:
- The driver has absolute right of way over all traffic
- The driver can disregard all traffic signs without slowing down
- The driver is exempt from all liability in the event of a crash ✅ The driver must still drive with due regard for the safety of all road users
Correct answer: The driver must still drive with due regard for the safety of all road users
Explanation: While emergency lights allow certain exemptions, the driver still carries the legal responsibility to 'exercise due regard' for the safety of others. Lights do not grant absolute right of way.
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