The Move Over Law requires drivers to do what when approaching emergency or work vehicles on the shoulder?

• A. Do nothing.
• B. When safe, move over a lane or slow down when approaching emergency or work vehicles stopped on the shoulder.
• C. Drive alongside the stopped vehicle.
• D. Stop in your lane.

Answer: (B)

Move Over laws protect people who stop on the highway by requiring drivers to create space or reduce speed. When you approach a stopped emergency or work vehicle on the shoulder, you should, if it’s safe, move over a lane away from the vehicle. If changing lanes isn’t possible due to traffic, slow down to a safe speed. This gives responders room to work and greatly reduces the risk of hitting them or the stopped vehicle.

Other options would either provide no extra space or unnecessarily keep you in a danger zone, which is why they’re not appropriate. The key is creating room or slowing down to protect those who are working on or near the roadway.