How far should you stay from a fire truck?

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How far should you stay from a fire truck?

Giving space for emergency responders to work is the key idea here. When a fire truck is on or near the road, you must maintain a safe buffer behind it. Staying 150 metres back provides a buffer for firefighters to deploy hoses and move around the vehicle, gives you enough time to react if the truck stops or turns suddenly, and reduces your exposure to water spray or debris. Being closer can trap you in the truck’s path or interfere with their operations, while more distance isn’t required by the rule. So the required distance is 150 metres.

Giving space for emergency responders to work is the key idea here. When a fire truck is on or near the road, you must maintain a safe buffer behind it. Staying 150 metres back provides a buffer for firefighters to deploy hoses and move around the vehicle, gives you enough time to react if the truck stops or turns suddenly, and reduces your exposure to water spray or debris. Being closer can trap you in the truck’s path or interfere with their operations, while more distance isn’t required by the rule. So the required distance is 150 metres.

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