Which statement best describes Michigan's Move Over law?

• A. Honk to warn the vehicle
• B. Stop in place
• C. Speed up to pass quickly
• D. Move over a lane or reduce speed drastically to a safe speed if you can't move over

Answer: (D)

When you see a stopped emergency or roadside vehicle with flashing lights, the priority is to create space for the people at the scene and to reduce the risk of a crash. The correct action is to move over to a different lane if it’s safe to do so. If you can’t move over safely because of traffic or road conditions, you need to slow down to a safe speed and proceed with caution. This approach protects workers and other drivers by giving them more room and reducing the chance of a collision.

Honing in on the other ideas: honking to warn doesn’t fulfill the safety goal of giving space; stopping in place doesn’t create clearance for the scene; speeding up to pass quickly increases danger to everyone involved.