Misc Emergency vehicle etiquette - Page 3

listopencil · 06-24-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

I had some asshat honk at me this week for waiting at a green light while a ambulance was coming up behind us. Ambulance went by, I opened my sunroof, gave him the double tallboys and waited until the light turned yellow and then floored it. Made my day.

In situations where I think the person behind me has an obstructed view I turn on my emergency blinkers.

listopencil · 06-24-2016, 05:25 PM

I always slow to a stop as I pull as far to the the right as I can. The only time I don't do that is if I am already stopped at a red light or a stop sign. If I have already entered an intersection then I pull through it, slow to a stop as far to the right as I can.

tk13 · 06-24-2016, 05:56 PM

The correct ChiefsPlanet answer is to floor the pedal on my camaro, beating the emergency vehicle to the scene, where I either A) give CPR to a series of hot blonde women, resuscitating them all, or B) putting out a large fire simply by urinating on it. In rare cases, both.

eDave · 06-24-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The correct ChiefsPlanet answer is to floor the pedal on my camaro, beating the emergency vehicle to the scene, where I either A) give CPR to a series of hot blonde women, resuscitating them all, or B) putting out a large fire simply by urinating on it. In rare cases, both.

The correct answer is to pull your ass over to the best of your ability so they can do the job you pay for them to do. And hope everyone does the same if they are headed to your home.

**srvy** · 06-24-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

The correct answer is to pull your ass over to the best of your ability so they can do the job you pay for them to do. And hope everyone does the same if they are headed to your home.

You dont want to become the next vehicle that needs emergency help. Some stituations you cant mover to the right safely. There could be people working along the roads edge or a stall but you worried about the cop behind you while you flatten some dude ahead of you. The cop most likely has training to speed around you as long as you give him room to see ahead.

For those familiar with Liberty area just a few weeks ago I was North on Church Road between 152 and 291 heading North bound. I hear sirens and lights so I move to the shoulder and a Clay County Sheriff flies by at high rat of speed. I merge back onto the road and at 291 i see him turn left. I reach the light and see him turn off the lights and pull into Dairy Queen. He pulls into and parks next to 3 other Sheriff patrol cars. As we were looking to eat to we pulled into DQ also and there were the Clay County Sheriffs enjoying lunch. So I guess it was the Dilly Bar emergency.

Spott · 06-24-2016, 06:44 PM

Too many questions, but I do give every cop the finger when they pass me by.

**Bugeater** · 06-24-2016, 07:08 PM

A. Pull off the road as soon as possible
B. Slow down and allow the vehicle to pass if possible, if not possible keep ****ing moving
C. I keep driving as normal
D. I keep driving as normal unless the vehicle may need to come into my lane to pass some dumb**** that got the answer to question B wrong

Chief Roundup · 06-24-2016, 08:13 PM

All answers are the same. Slow down and pull as far as possible to the right side of the road and stop.

DanT · 06-24-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

All answers are the same. Slow down and pull as far as possible to the right side of the road and stop.

exactly!

bobbymitch · 06-24-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SNIP
A. You are driving on a two lane road (one lane in each direction) separated by a double yellow line. On either side of the road are multiple turning points, such as business entrances and other public roadways. An emergency vehicle approaches from behind you, what do you do?

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Slow down in pull onto the drive, staying parallel to the roadway. This way if the emergency vehicle needs to go into that drive, I can quickly get out of it's [/COLOR]way

B. You are driving on a two lane road (one lane in each direction) separated by a double yellow line. On either side of the road are ditches and there are no entrances or roadways to turn onto. An emergency vehicle approaches from behind you, what do you do?

Pull over as far as I safely can. And I am close to the crest of a hill, I go partway down the hill so it can safely pass me in the opposing lane.

C. You are driving on a two lane road (one lane in each direction) separated by a double yellow line. On either side of the road are multiple turning points, such as business entrances and other public roadways. An emergency vehicle approaches from in front of you (traveling in the opposite direction), what do you do?

Just pull over and stop on the roadway, staying clear of driveways, as I am not in his way.

D. You are driving on a two lane road (one lane in each direction) separated by a double yellow line. On either side of the road are ditches and there are no entrances or roadways to turn onto. An emergency vehicle approaches from in front of you (traveling in the opposite direction), what do you do?

Just pull over and stop on the roadway.

Would love to hear what you guys think is appropriate and feel free to explain why you do what you do.

Since I can't go anywhere without being on a narrow two-laned road, no shoulders, only ditches, I have already been in each of your scenarios. I always drive with my window cracked opened so that I have plenty of warning of emergency vehicles nearby and can plan where I can pull over long before they get near me. And in all cases one needs to be mindful of opposing cars and where they pull over so the roadway isn't blocked.

EPodolak · 06-24-2016, 10:34 PM

I'd ask a gay guy what to do.

BucEyedPea · 06-24-2016, 10:40 PM

Depends on if I hear the sirens. I play my radio pretty loud and my ears are very narrow requiring a doctor to unplug them once of year of wax that hardens.

**SAUTO** · 06-25-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Depends on if I hear the sirens. I play my radio pretty loud and my ears are very narrow requiring a doctor to unplug them once of year of wax that hardens.

None of that works as an excuse, just pay ****ing attention.

DanT · 06-24-2016, 11:02 PM

by "undivided", I mean physically undivided...I understand that a pair of double solid lines is supposed to he treated like a concrete barrier in most cases, but I do not do that when an emergency vehicle is coming in the opposing direction...if she can physically get in my lane, I give her priority, period!

DanT · 06-24-2016, 11:09 PM

in the Sacramento area, which is where I do most of my driving, I get worried when I see sirens, because it seems at least one or two other motorists does not see the sirens. So I try to slow or stop my car quickly but safely, worrying that an oblivious driver might hit me.

06-24-2016, 05:25 PM	#2
listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $-854120	I always slow to a stop as I pull as far to the the right as I can. The only time I don't do that is if I am already stopped at a red light or a stop sign. If I have already entered an intersection then I pull through it, slow to a stop as far to the right as I can. __________________ *While you live, shine. Have no grief at all. Life exists only for a short while and time demands its toll.*
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06-24-2016, 05:56 PM	#3
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1687500	The correct ChiefsPlanet answer is to floor the pedal on my camaro, beating the emergency vehicle to the scene, where I either A) give CPR to a series of hot blonde women, resuscitating them all, or B) putting out a large fire simply by urinating on it. In rare cases, both.
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06-24-2016, 06:44 PM	#6
Spott Court Jester Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Casino cash: $-617600	Too many questions, but I do give every cop the finger when they pass me by.
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Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	A. Pull off the road as soon as possible B. Slow down and allow the vehicle to pass if possible, if not possible keep **ing moving C. I keep driving as normal D. I keep driving as normal unless the vehicle may need to come into my lane to pass some dumb** that got the answer to question B wrong
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06-24-2016, 08:13 PM	#8
Chief Roundup Admitted Planet Junky Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $-1378373	All answers are the same. Slow down and pull as far as possible to the right side of the road and stop. __________________ Fanaticism is nowhere. There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
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EPodolak Spooky Action Join Date: Dec 2003 Casino cash: $-977442	I'd ask a gay guy what to do.
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06-24-2016, 10:40 PM	#12
BucEyedPea Here comes Peter Cottontail! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: None of your business Casino cash: $-90037	Depends on if I hear the sirens. I play my radio pretty loud and my ears are very narrow requiring a doctor to unplug them once of year of wax that hardens. __________________ Hello, Bearcat. Two Questions: Are you Malcor? Because call-out threads don't get moved to the Romper Room, but asking who Malcor is, as in being mult was moved there. Only a mod can do that. Why is DC getting over-moderated these days?
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06-24-2016, 11:02 PM	#14
DanT Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Davis, CA Casino cash: $1741711	by "undivided", I mean physically undivided...I understand that a pair of double solid lines is supposed to he treated like a concrete barrier in most cases, but I do not do that when an emergency vehicle is coming in the opposing direction...if she can physically get in my lane, I give her priority, period!
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06-24-2016, 11:09 PM	#15
DanT Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Davis, CA Casino cash: $1741711	in the Sacramento area, which is where I do most of my driving, I get worried when I see sirens, because it seems at least one or two other motorists does not see the sirens. So I try to slow or stop my car quickly but safely, worrying that an oblivious driver might hit me. Last edited by DanT; 06-25-2016 at 07:16 AM..
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