You are cycling on a busy main road when you hear a siren and see an emergency vehicle with flashing blue lights approaching from behind. You need to cross the road ahead to turn right. What is the safest action to take?

Explanation

The Highway Code (Rule 77) advises that when crossing busy or fast roads, cyclists may find it safer and easier to dismount and walk across. When an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must not put yourself or others at risk. You should move to a safe position, allow the emergency vehicle to pass, then dismount and walk your cycle across when the road is clear and it is safe to do so. You should never move into the path of the emergency vehicle or stop suddenly in a live traffic lane.