You are driving towards a low winter sun and are temporarily dazzled by the glare, making it hard to see ahead. You are also aware that emergency vehicles sometimes use this stretch of road. What should you do to reduce the risk of a collision with an emergency vehicle responding on blue lights?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 93 states that you must slow down, and if necessary stop, if you are dazzled by bright sunlight. When emergency vehicles may be present, it is especially important to reduce speed, increase separation distances, and be ready to stop so you have time to react if an emergency vehicle appears suddenly from ahead, behind, or at a junction. Relying only on sirens, maintaining or increasing speed, or using hazard warning lights instead of adjusting your speed and readiness to stop does not provide a safe response to reduced visibility.