You are walking your dog along a pavement next to a busy road when you hear an approaching emergency vehicle with lights and siren on. What should you do to help keep your dog, yourself and other road users safe?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 56 states you must not let a dog out on the road on its own and should keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or shared paths. When an emergency vehicle is approaching, you should keep your dog under close control on a short lead and stay safely on the pavement, avoiding any sudden movements into the road that could obstruct the vehicle or cause danger.