What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with its lights flashing?

When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with its lights flashing, the proper and safest response is to pull over to the right and stop. This action allows the emergency vehicle to pass safely and without delay, ensuring that it can respond to the emergency situation for which it is responding.

Pulling over helps maintain the flow of emergency services and reduces the risk of collisions or other hazardous situations that could arise from drivers not yielding the right of way. In many jurisdictions, including Texas, it is also a legal requirement to yield to emergency vehicles by pulling over when it is safe to do so.

Continuing to drive normally might create confusion and impede the emergency vehicle's ability to reach its destination quickly. Making a U-turn could lead to unsafe crossing of lanes and potentially put others at risk. Speeding up to clear the road may seem like an option, but it can create additional dangers for both the driver and the emergency responders, as it increases the risk of accidents. Thus, pulling over to the right and stopping is the most responsible choice to ensure safety for everyone involved.