Emergency vehicles, police stops and slow-moving vehicles

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Make room for ambulances, fire trucks, police cars and other emergency vehicles. Pull over to the side of the road and stop; if you're in an intersection, get out of it first.

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You must yield to an emergency vehicle whenever its flashing lights and siren are on: pull over to the edge of the road and stop so it can pass, and avoid blocking intersections.

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Move-over law: when you encounter an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside, slow down and yield the right-of-way. Move over a lane if possible; if not safe, slow down and use caution as you pass.

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A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle on the rear means the vehicle moves less than 25 mph. Use caution and be sure it's safe before passing.

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Watch for farm machinery crossing or driving on highways in rural areas. Pass with care; the driver may not see or hear you.

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Horse-drawn vehicles and horseback riders have the same right to the road and follow the same rules. Animals startle easily and may rear, swerve or stop; slow down and pass with care.

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Don't use your horn or rev your engine near animals. It is against the law to purposely frighten any animal being ridden, driven or led on or near a public way. Watch for left turns into fields and driveways.