What is what to do when an ambulance is behind you?

If an ambulance is behind you with its lights and siren on, here's what you should do:

1. Stay Calm: Don't panic or make any sudden movements. Assess the situation quickly.

2. Check Your Surroundings: Look in your mirrors and check your blind spots to see if there are other vehicles or pedestrians nearby. This helps you determine the safest course of action.

3. Signal Your Intentions: Use your turn signal to indicate which direction you intend to move. This allows the ambulance driver to anticipate your actions.

4. Pull Over Safely: If possible and safe, pull over to the right side of the road and stop. Make sure you are out of the lane of travel and not obstructing any intersections. Be sure to check for things like a bicycle lane or parked cars before you pull over.

5. Avoid Sudden Stops: Don't slam on your brakes unless absolutely necessary to avoid a collision. A sudden stop could endanger the ambulance and other drivers.

6. Do Not Block an Intersection: If you are stopped at a red light or in an intersection, do not proceed into the intersection to get out of the way unless directed to do so by a police officer or other emergency personnel. Instead, remain stopped and wait for the ambulance to pass. You can impede or cause a collision if you enter the intersection.

7. Stay Stopped Until It Passes: Once you have pulled over, remain stopped until the ambulance has passed. This ensures that you do not inadvertently impede its progress.

8. On a Multi-Lane Road: If you are on a multi-lane road, move to the rightmost lane possible and pull over. If there are vehicles to your right, coordinate with them to create a gap for the ambulance to pass. This often requires cooperation between drivers.

9. Highway Situations: On a highway, move to the shoulder if possible and safe. Be aware of other vehicles that may also be pulling over. Try to maintain a safe distance from the ambulance.

10. Be Aware of Other Emergency Vehicles: There may be multiple emergency vehicles responding. Be prepared to pull over again if necessary.