What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle responding with lights and sirens?

When you see an emergency vehicle responding with lights and sirens, the appropriate action is to pull over to the right side of the road and stop. This response allows the emergency vehicle to pass safely and quickly, ensuring that it can respond to emergencies without delay.

It's important to remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed or until you receive other instructions from law enforcement or emergency personnel. This action not only protects the occupants of the emergency vehicle but also your own safety and the safety of other drivers. Moving to the right side and stopping demonstrates awareness and cooperation with emergency responders, contributing to a more efficient response to critical situations.

The other choices may lead to dangerous situations. For instance, speeding up could create additional hazards on the road, while ignoring the emergency vehicle completely could obstruct its path, severely delaying the assistance it may provide. Similarly, accelerating to move out of the way can confuse other drivers and lead to accidents. Therefore, pulling over and stopping is the safest and most responsible action.