Pull Over for Emergency Vehicles

You hear sirens coming your way. What should you do? Emergency vehicles will go around you, right? It's your responsibility as a driver to make sure emergency vehicles can pass you safely. Someone's life may depend upon whether or not your pull to the side of the road or move to another lane. Holding up an emergency vehicle is like locking the doors to an emergency room.

~Do unto Others

Let's start with the golden rule as to why you should pull over for emergency vehicles. Odds are the vehicles are going faster than you. You can either pull over or risk being hit. Now you're the one injured and your car damaged. You're left waiting for the police and an ambulance.

What if someone else decides not to pull over for the emergency vehicles? Your care is being delayed by yet another inconsiderate driver. You wouldn't want your care delayed, so why should you delay someone else's?

~Prevent Other Accidents

Even though emergency vehicles try to watch traffic, they may not always be able to slow down fast enough to avoid hitting you. Also, at high speeds, navigating through moving traffic is incredibly difficult. We've all seen what happens in high speed police chases.

If everyone pulls over to the same side of the road, a clear path is left for emergency vehicles. Pulling over can be as simple as moving to another lane or off the side of the road. Pulling over for emergency vehicles is a way we can all help emergency personnel drive safer.

~Law

Even if you can't see how important it is to pull over for emergency vehicles, remember it's the law in most areas. If an accident occurs due to you not pulling over, you will be the one charged. Emergency vehicles are on their way to help others. The police do not look kindly upon those who prevent emergency personnel from doing their jobs. Save yourself the time, trouble, and ticket by just pulling over when emergency vehicles are coming your way.

Pulling over for emergency vehicles is common courtesy to both the emergency personnel and those in need of their care. You can help prevent accidents and speed response time by pulling over for a few seconds. Not only are you being a safe, respectful driver, but you're following the law as well. Remember, you may be in need of those emergency vehicles one day.