Move-over law
Also known as: move over law, move-over rule, slow down move over law
The requirement to give room to a vehicle stopped at the roadside with its warning or hazard lights flashing. Where there are two or more lanes in your direction, move into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle; where you cannot change lanes safely, slow down as you pass. Which stopped vehicles are covered, and how far you must slow, are set by state law.
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Practice questions
- You approach a school bus on a two-lane road and its alternately flashing red lights are o... · Texas practice question
- A tow truck is stopped with its lights activated on a road posted at 20 mph, and traffic p... · Texas practice question
- You hear a siren and see a fire truck approaching from behind with flashing red lights. Wh... · Pennsylvania practice question
- Traffic prevents you from changing lanes to move over for a clearly marked disabled vehicl... · Pennsylvania practice question
- On a Florida multi-lane road you cannot safely move over for a stopped patrol car with fla... · Florida practice question
Frequently asked questions
- What does Florida's Move Over law require? · Florida FAQ
- What does Texas Move Over law require? · Texas FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Oregon DMV Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Oregon article
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