What should you do when you spot a police car with its emergency lights on that has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway?

• A. Exit at the nearest exit
• B. Move to the right shoulder
• C. Stay to the left side of the expressway
• D. Stop immediately in the lane

Answer: (C)

When you spot emergency lights and a police car stopped on the right shoulder, the priority is to create space for the responders and the stopped vehicle. If it’s safe, move to the left lane and slow down as you pass. This moves you away from the scene, giving responders room to work and reducing the risk of a collision with the incident or with debris. Remaining in the right lanes or pulling onto the right shoulder keeps you in the danger zone and can lead to a secondary crash. Exiting the expressway isn’t necessary for safety in this moment, and stopping in your current lane blocks traffic and raises risk. If changing lanes isn’t possible because of heavy traffic, slow down well and proceed with extra caution, keeping a larger following distance.