New York · Right of Way · Question 2 of 8
When an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights, you must:
- A. Speed up to clear the intersection
- B. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes Correct answer
- C. Stop in your current lane
- D. Continue at the same speed and let it go around you
Why this is the right answer
Drivers must yield to authorized emergency vehicles using lights and siren by pulling as close to the right curb as possible and stopping until the vehicle passes.
How this question shows up on the New York permit test
Questions in the right of way category are common on the New York learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the New York Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of right of way on the permit test, read our complete guide to Right of Way.