Emergency vehicle driving and traffic preemption
Patrick, R.W.
Emergency Medical Services 33(6): 78-79
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-6575 PMID: 15216591 Document Number: 570391
Preemption is another tool for promoting safe passage through intersections. It does not give the emergency services total right-of-way. Emergency vehicle operators must exercise due regard for the safety of everyone. Still, the use of traffic management systems, not speed, is the key component in response time when it comes to saving lives.
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