You want to turn left at an intersection without traffic lights, but an ambulance (A) with lights and siren on is approaching the intersection from the opposite direction. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is before the intersection, about to turn left
- Intersection without traffic lights
- Ambulance (A) is approaching from the opposite direction with lights and siren on
When an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, you must avoid the intersection and make a temporary stop (Article 29(4) of the Road Traffic Act). Note that even after the ambulance passes, the duty of a left-turning vehicle to yield at an intersection without traffic control (Article 26(4)) still remains.
Answer: ②, ③
Explanation
When an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, you must stay clear of the intersection and stop temporarily (Road Traffic Act Article 29(4)). In addition, a vehicle turning left at an intersection without traffic control must yield to vehicles going straight (Article 26(4)), so after the ambulance passes, check for other straight-through traffic before turning. Stopping in the middle of the intersection or rushing the turn can block the ambulance or cause a crash.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제29조 제4항, 제26조 제4항