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Clymer Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Safety Tips
Yield
Safely to Emergency Vehicles
It's happened to all of us,
peacefully motoring along in the family car, and from out of nowhere
there's a fire engine in your rearview mirror. What happens next can
be smooth and easy, or confusing and disastrous.
State law says that
motorists must yield the right of way, pull over to the right as far
as possible and stop, allowing the emergency vehicle to pass.
Well, that's easy to say – but
hard to do, especially in heavy traffic. If you can't get to the
right of the road, stay where you are and let the emergency vehicles
drive around you. Whatever you do, don't jeopardize anyone else's
safety, and don't panic.
Many times emergency vehicles
travel in groups, and not necessarily from the same direction. So if
you have just gotten out of the way for one emergency vehicle,
expect to see another unit.
Here are some tips on not getting
surprised while driving:
- Always drive defensively. Be
aware of the possible problems around you.
- Check your mirrors on a regular
basis.
- Keep your radio volume down. You
never know, maybe those emergency vehicles are responding to an
emergency in your neighborhood.
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