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In Texas, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights activated, drivers must:
✓ ANSWER
Move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit if they cannot
Texas's Move Over/Slow Down law requires vacating the adjacent lane or slowing 20 mph below the limit for stopped emergency and service vehicles.
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- ✓Move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit if they cannot
- ✗Stop on the shoulder behind the emergency vehicle
- ✗Maintain speed but turn on hazard lights
- ✗Only change lanes if an officer waves them over
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