Do you have to give way to an ambulance that is using its flashing light but not its siren?
Right of way
Explanation
To understand why it is necessary to yield to an ambulance using the **light signal** but not the acoustic one, it is important to know how emergency services operate on the road.
- **Vehicles on emergency service**, such as ambulances, have priority on the roads when attending an emergency. This is indicated by the use of **lights and sirens**. Although in this case only the use of the light signal is mentioned, it is still an indication that they are on an urgent service.
- All vehicles must facilitate the passage of these emergency services **as soon as they see the lights**. This involves moving to the right and stopping if necessary, to allow the ambulance to pass without obstacles.
- The right of way does not depend exclusively on the use of the siren. The use of **emergency lights** is already sufficient to indicate that the vehicle is in an emergency situation and, therefore, has priority.
Therefore, even if the ambulance is not using the acoustic signal, the use of the light signal is enough for other drivers to yield, as it indicates that it is on an **emergency service**.
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