Stop at accident scenes only in the absence of authorities and assistance. If you stop to render aid where it is required, always park your unit in a safe location in front of the accident scene and set out your safety equipment. If your assistance is not needed, do not stop your vehicle, it could block traffic or be involved in another accident. Emergency Vehicles Yield the right of way to emergency vehicles when they are using sirens or warning lights. Pull to the right and stop, if possible, until they have passed. When safe to do so, move to the opposite lane when you approach a law enforcement, emergency or construction vehicle stopped at the side of the road. If you are unable to move to the opposite lane, slow to 45 mph or less as you pass. VEHICLE OPERATION (continued) Expressway and Interstate Highways Do not attempt to pass in the vicinity of an interstate exit or entrance ramp. Other drivers might suddenly switch lanes to get in position to exit the interstate. Other drivers may enter the interstate in front of the vehicle you are passing, causing the vehicle you are passing to swerve into your lane. Following Distance Recommended following distance is a minimum of 6 seconds if you are traveling at 40 mph or less. Add one additional second if you are traveling over 40 mph Add one additional second to your speed related following distance for each adverse condition such as darkness, rain, or high wind.
Stop at accident scenes only in the absence of authorities and assistance. If you stop to render aid where it is required, always park your unit in a safe location in front of the accident scene and set out your safety equipment. If your assistance is not needed, do not stop your vehicle, it could block traffic or be involved in another accident. Emergency Vehicles Yield the right of way to emergency vehicles when they are using sirens or warning lights. Pull to the right and stop, if possible, until they have passed. When safe to do so, move to the opposite lane when you approach a law enforcement, emergency or construction vehicle stopped at the side of the road. If you are unable to move to the opposite lane, slow to 45 mph or less as you pass. VEHICLE OPERATION (continued) Expressway and Interstate Highways Do not attempt to pass in the vicinity of an interstate exit or entrance ramp. Other drivers might suddenly switch lanes to get in position to exit the interstate. Other drivers may enter the interstate in front of the vehicle you are passing, causing the vehicle you are passing to swerve into your lane. Following Distance Recommended following distance is a minimum of 6 seconds if you are traveling at 40 mph or less. Add one additional second if you are traveling over 40 mph Add one additional second to your speed related following distance for each adverse condition such as darkness, rain, or high wind.