Most drivers (at least responsible ones) slow down and obey all signs \u2013 particularly reduced speed signs — and anyone who is directing traffic when they enter a highway work zone. It\u2019s best to do this even before reaching an official work zone area if a driver knows that it\u2019s coming up.<\/p>\n
Likewise, responsible drivers will pull over or move to another lane when they see the lights and hear the sirens of any kind of first responder vehicle, like an ambulance, fire truck or police car. They also move over at least one lane when they see first responders or tow truck drivers attending to a crash or disabled vehicle or a vehicle pulled over with its hazard lights on or flares set up.<\/p>\n
Because too many drivers don\u2019t use the appropriate caution in these situations that every driver encounters at some point, Oklahoma strengthened its \u201cMove Over\u201d law<\/a> late last year. Specifically, lawmakers increased the fines for not slowing down and moving over (if possible) when encountering an emergency or maintenance vehicle to $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for the second one.<\/p>\nA required course for new drivers<\/h2>\n