Northern Territory · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

An ambulance approaches from behind with lights and siren on. What should you do?

The answer

  • Move left and clear a path as soon as you can do so safely Correct
  • Speed up to stay ahead of it
  • Ignore it — emergency vehicles must find their own way through
  • Brake hard and stop immediately in your lane

Why that's the answer

Give way to an emergency vehicle sounding a siren or showing flashing lights by moving left and clearing a path as soon as it is safe. Stopping abruptly in a live lane can cause a collision.

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