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Video: New PSA tells drivers to look, move, stop

Drivers given advice for when emergency vehicles approach

CBC News

EDMONTON, Canada — Emergency officials say not enough drivers know what to do when a police car, fire truck or ambulance approaches from behind with its lights flashing and sirens blaring.

“For a few seconds out of your life, it can make a tremendous difference to these guys’ job and somebody that you love,” said Rick Lang from the Alberta Motor Association.

Edmonton Police, Edmonton Fire Rescue, Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Motor Association have joined forces to create a video educating drivers on how to safely pull over to the right and come to a stop when an emergency vehicle approaches.

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