Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayHard
A driver is stopped at a red light at an intersection. An emergency vehicle with activated lights and siren approaches the intersection from the cross street. What is the driver's primary responsibility?
- ATurn right on red to get out of the way, if permitted and safe.
- BCarefully enter the intersection and then pull to the right.
- CRemain stopped at the red light and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
- DImmediately proceed through the red light to clear the intersection.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Carefully enter the intersection and then pull to the right.
If you are stopped at an intersection and an emergency vehicle approaches, you should first proceed cautiously into the intersection (if safe to do so) to clear the path, and then pull over to the right and stop. Staying put might block the emergency vehicle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Turning right on red might put you in the path of the emergency vehicle or other traffic; the priority is clearing the intersection and then stopping to the right.
- C. Remaining stopped could block the emergency vehicle, especially if you are in their direct path.
- D. Immediately proceeding might be unsafe if cross-traffic is present, though clearing the intersection is the goal.
Emergency Vehicle at Intersection
When an emergency vehicle approaches an intersection where you are stopped, clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop.
- Prioritize clearing the path for the emergency vehicle.
- Ensure it is safe to enter the intersection first.
- Then, pull to the right and stop, as per general emergency vehicle rules.
Memory trick: Intersection blocked? Clear it quick, then pull to the right, that's the trick!