Here are some tips to help you safely navigate around emergency vehicles.

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind

Slow down, pull your vehicle into the right lane (or shoulder) and come to a stop, recommends the City of Madison Fire Department. If you are on a multilane road and cannot pull into the right lane due to traffic, pull your vehicle as far to the right as possible. This can help emergency vehicles move around traffic using the median.

When an emergency vehicle approaches from the opposite direction

The City of Roanoke says you should pull over on the side of the road (not in an intersection) and come to a complete stop. Watch for other emergency vehicles and remain on the side of the road until all of them have passed.

When an emergency vehicle is stopped

Slow down your car and move into an open lane, if possible, says Michigan's Office of Highway Safety Planning. Your state's move over law may also have more specific requirements for passing a stopped emergency vehicle. For example, Michigan's Office of Highway Safety Planning also states that drivers are required to slow their vehicle to at least 10 mph under the speed limit when passing a stopped emergency vehicle.