Quote Originally Posted by A13X4ND7A
[quote author=Nicky link=1352970875/6#6 date=1352973298]I'm going to sound like a geek now but the Highway Code actually has some sensible guidance on this it says -

... You should look and listen for ambulances, fire engines, police, doctors or other emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens or flashing headlights, or Highways Agency Traffic Officer and Incident Support vehicles using flashing amber lights. When one approaches do not panic. Consider the route of such a vehicle and take appropriate action to let it pass, while complying with all traffic signs. If necessary, pull to the side of the road and stop, but try to avoid stopping before the brow of a hill, a bend or narrow section of road. Do not endanger yourself, other road users or pedestrians and avoid mounting the kerb. Do not brake harshly on approach to a junction or roundabout, as a following vehicle may not have the same view as you.
Yeah Ive read that too when I was doing my theory but I was more concerned whether you actually physically have to stop or if you can pull over and keep going at a lower speed to let it pass.
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You can do either, but which one you decide to do is a judgement call at the time as it depends on the situation you find yourself in. The most important thing is not to panic and hit the brakes but decide what you are going to do by taking the road ahead into account and do it without dithering and do it safely for you, other road users and the emergency vehicle coming up behind you.