What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, the appropriate response is to pull over to the right and stop. This action is essential for several reasons. First, it allows the emergency vehicle to navigate through traffic more easily, ensuring they can reach their destination promptly and safely, which is often crucial during emergencies. Stopping on the right side provides a designated space for the emergency vehicle to pass without navigating around your car.

Additionally, this response aligns with traffic laws in many states, including Delaware, which require drivers to yield to emergency vehicles. By pulling over, you demonstrate safe driving behavior and contribute to maintaining the safety of both the emergency responders and other road users. The other options would compromise safety—continuing at the same speed can obstruct the emergency vehicle, pulling to the left could create a hazardous situation by moving into oncoming traffic, and speeding up to pass is dangerous and against the law, as it can lead to accidents or hinder the emergency vehicle's access.