If an emergency vehicle is using its lights and sirens, what is your immediate action?

When an emergency vehicle is using its lights and sirens, the appropriate and immediate action is to pull over to the curb. This helps to clear the way for the emergency vehicle, allowing it to respond quickly and safely to the situation it is attending to.

Yielding the right of way to emergency vehicles is not only a legal requirement in many places, including Washington State, but it is also a critical component of ensuring public safety. By moving over, you help to prevent potential accidents and keep both the emergency responders and other road users safe.

Choosing to continue driving normally would impede the emergency vehicle and could potentially lead to dangerous situations. Driving in the opposite direction or stopping in the middle of the road could block the path for emergency services, creating further hazards. Therefore, pulling over promptly is the correct and responsible action in these scenarios.