You are driving in lane 1 of a road with three lanes each way when an ambulance approaches from behind with its lights flashing and siren on. You are not near an intersection. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is going straight in lane 1
- An ambulance is approaching from behind with its siren on
- Car B is coming from behind in lane 2
When an emergency vehicle approaches somewhere other than at or near an intersection, you must yield so it can pass first (Article 29(5) of the Road Traffic Act). Even when changing lanes to yield, do not interfere with vehicles in the next lane (Article 19(3)), and the emergency vehicle's special right to use the center of the road does not remove your duty to yield.
Answer: ①, ③
Explanation
When an emergency vehicle approaches away from an intersection, you must give way so it can pass first (Road Traffic Act Article 29(5)). From lane 1 it is natural to move to the right-hand lane, but when changing lanes you must not interfere with car B coming in lane 2 (Article 19(3)). The rule that emergency vehicles may use the center or left side of the road (Article 29(1)) does not remove other drivers' duty to give way, and crossing the centerline to move aside is dangerous.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제29조 제5항, 제19조 제3항