A fire truck is responding to a fire. In urgent and unavoidable circumstances, which TWO actions are allowed for it? Select TWO
In urgent and unavoidable cases, emergency vehicles get special rules on how they travel and on the duty to stop, but even then they must pay special attention to traffic safety (Article 29 of the Road Traffic Act). Also consider that a vehicle counts as an emergency vehicle only while being used for its original urgent purpose (Article 2, subparagraph 22).
Answer: ①, ③
Explanation
Under Article 29(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act, an emergency vehicle may, when urgent and unavoidable, travel in the center or on the left side of the road and may proceed without stopping where a stop would otherwise be required. However, Article 29(3) still requires special care for traffic safety. A fire truck returning after the job is done is not being used for its emergency purpose (Article 2, item 22), so it does not get emergency vehicle privileges.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제29조 제1항·제2항, 제2조 제22호