How to give way to emergency vehicle?

I am perturbed after reading the news about the SGF6850J not giving way to an ambulance with sirens and blinkers on along PIE. I am even more disturbed when I see netizens on Hardwarezone forum commenting that the driver of the Hyundai Matrix was not in the wrong because even if he/she gave way, the ambulance would still be stuck behind other cars as traffic was relatively heavy.

Everyone plays a part in situation like this and let me tell you how.


It is not right just to say that only those on lane 1 are required to play their part to give way. In fact, all motorists should play a part. Let me show you how.

Driver of SGF6850J, read this and learn.

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1) Vehicles travelling in front of emergency vehicles (assuming on lane 1) should signal left and change lane at the earliest possible chance.

2) On hearing siren and blinkers, vehicles on lane 2 should slow down gradually and create gaps for vehicles on lane 1 to move in.

3) Vehicles on lane 3 and 4 should also slow down gradually and create gaps for vehicles in lane 2 to move in. Just in case lane 2 gets too congested with vehicles.

So you see, everyone plays a part. In matters of life and death, every second counts.

Please be considerate and be aware of your surroundings. Give way to emergency vehicles.



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