[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I suggest that if you were awakened then you were in no position to actually know the roadway conditions regarding traffic, pedestrians or bikers. (Walkers is redundant.)

The use of emergency lights and sirens is a very positive public safety device. Even then, there is no guarantee of safety for the vehicle operator and the public.

What could be more secure than a Presidential motorcade, with flashing lights on the motorcade vehicles, police officers controlling traffic at each intersection and motorcycles running escort alongside the motorcade? Yet, with all of this there have been multiple occasions where a driver on a cross street has pulled out and struck a car in the Presidential motorcade.

The prudent First Responder uses emergency lights, the siren and caution at all times.

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When driving on multiple lane highways, like the Interstates, I always use my turn signals when changing lanes, even when I don't see another vehicle anywhere near me, just in case there is a vehicle that I've failed to see.

Life experience has taught me great caution.

Besides which, the law requires a signal when changing lanes.

And there's always ear plugs.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I suggest that if you were awakened then you were in no position to actually know the roadway conditions regarding traffic, pedestrians or bikers. (Walkers is redundant.)

The use of emergency lights and sirens is a very positive public safety device. Even then, there is no guarantee of safety for the vehicle operator and the public.

What could be more secure than a Presidential motorcade, with flashing lights on the motorcade vehicles, police officers controlling traffic at each intersection and motorcycles running escort alongside the motorcade? Yet, with all of this there have been multiple occasions where a driver on a cross street has pulled out and struck a car in the Presidential motorcade.

The prudent First Responder uses emergency lights, the siren and caution at all times.

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When driving on multiple lane highways, like the Interstates, I always use my turn signals when changing lanes, even when I don't see another vehicle anywhere near me, just in case there is a vehicle that I've failed to see.

Life experience has taught me great caution.

Besides which, the law requires a signal when changing lanes.

You are right as usual, Carl in Tampa. Please hurry home so you can change your name to Carl in The Villages.

We are an older population here and we need emergency help a little more frequently than the general population.

So the sirens blast. Keep them coming and Lord keep us safe.

[SALYBOW]

Early Monday morning I had to call 911 because I was in Atrial Fib and having shortness of breath. They responded with lights and sirens. They decided I should be seen at the hospital but they returned with no lights or sirens because the situation didn't warrant it.

I think both decisions were the correct way to go. Had I been having a heart attack the speed with which I was reached is a big issue. However, I would not want anyone else injured in their haste, hence the lights and sirens.
As another poster stated there were walkers, runners and golf carts on the road at that hour.

I have to give a shout out to both the EMTs and the ambulance people. Great service all around. I was also very pleased with my care at TVRH. We were in and out and back in bed in 4 hours.

Praise God, I am now fine.

[BobnBev]

Whether you are in a vehicle collision, medical distress, or a fire or other calamity, the sound of approaching sirens is very comforting.

[CFrance]

Scary. Glad you are okay, Salybow.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Whether you are in a vehicle collision, medical distress, or a fire or other calamity, the sound of approaching sirens is very comforting.

This is slightly off topic but: When I was a young deputy sheriff I used to rush to calls reporting fights in bars.

I was soon counseled by more experienced deputies to take my time getting to bar fights, observing speed limits and traffic lights. This gave the combatants time to wear themselves out by the time you arrived, making them easier to subdue.

Also, about a block from the bar you would sound your siren so they would know you were coming and possibly break up the fight and flee.

[Karron]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I heard a siren at 5:00 a.m. I don't mind. I just hope whoever they're responding to survives.

I just feel safe knowing we have emergcy responders so close......
If I called 911......
Well needless to say, I would want all the "bells & whistles"!
Karron

[SALYBOW]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Scary. Glad you are okay, Salybow.

TYVM So am I lol

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

This is slightly off topic but: When I was a young deputy sheriff I used to rush to calls reporting fights in bars.

I was soon counseled by more experienced deputies to take my time getting to bar fights, observing speed limits and traffic lights. This gave the combatants time to wear themselves out by the time you arrived, making them easier to subdue.

Also, about a block from the bar you would sound your siren so they would know you were coming and possibly break up the fight and flee.

That's the way I learned, also.