Right of Way

A non-priority vehicle carrying out an urgent service: must it obey the traffic rules?

Question image: A non-priority vehicle carrying out an urgent service: must it obey the traffic
  • Yes, it must obey the traffic rules
  • B No, it may ignore any rule
  • C Only at night
  • D Only on urban roads

Why this is the correct answer

Non-priority vehicles on an urgent service must still obey the traffic rules, although they may use warning signals to alert others of the urgency.

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