If a law enforcement officer with emergency flashing lights on has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway, you should:

If a law enforcement officer with emergency flashing lights on has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway, you should:

• A. Slow down and stop in the lane
• B. Pull to the right side of the road
• C. Move at least one lane to the left
• D. Exit the expressway

Answer: (C)

Giving space for emergency responders by changing lanes away from the stopped vehicle is the guiding rule here. When a law enforcement officer has emergency lights on and stops on the right side of an expressway, you should move to a lane on the left, at least one lane away, if it’s safe to do so. This creates abuffer zone that protects the officer, the stopped vehicle, and approaching traffic from sudden moves or collisions. Signal before you merge, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge smoothly. If you can’t change lanes safely because of traffic, slow down and proceed with extra caution while maintaining a safe distance. Exiting the expressway or staying in the same lane isn’t appropriate in this situation.

Giving space for emergency responders by changing lanes away from the stopped vehicle is the guiding rule here. When a law enforcement officer has emergency lights on and stops on the right side of an expressway, you should move to a lane on the left, at least one lane away, if it’s safe to do so. This creates abuffer zone that protects the officer, the stopped vehicle, and approaching traffic from sudden moves or collisions. Signal before you merge, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge smoothly. If you can’t change lanes safely because of traffic, slow down and proceed with extra caution while maintaining a safe distance. Exiting the expressway or staying in the same lane isn’t appropriate in this situation.