Dealing with police, fire and ambulance drivers

H ave you noticed how drivers tend to make a panicky manoeuvre when they finally realise the presence of emergency vehicles?

At these times it's alarming to see the mass movement of drivers in to unsafe or dangerous positions.

The simple remedy for drivers is to keep a greater awareness of what's happening around, particularly whilst waiting at junctions but also, look and listen for emergency vehicles from in front and behind when travelling along the road.

Watch for the path of the emergency vehicle and take any reasonable action possible to try and help it get passed.  They will not expect you to break the law.  Emergency vehicles when displaying blue flashing lights normally travel quickly and although it is important to clear their path, it should be done safely. 

Try to avoid stopping on verges, brow of a hills, bends or narrow sections of road as this may damage your vehicle or make it difficult for the vehicle to pass.

We tend to know the more common , police, fire and ambulance but others such as coast guard, bomb disposal and blood transfusion services also use blue lights.

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