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Modern emergency vehicles rely on bright, strobing LED lights and loud sirens to alert drivers who are increasingly sealed inside quiet, well-insulated cabins. While most motorists do pull over once they notice a first responder approaching, the warning signals do not always register in time, and the consequences can be serious when they don’t.
A recent collision in Los Angeles between a fire battalion vehicle and a Volkswagen illustrates the risk. Intersections are a frequent flashpoint for such crashes, and departments continually emphasize defensive driving and clear right-of-way practices, while reminding the public to stay alert for approaching emergency vehicles at all times.
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