An ambulance and a fire engine are responding to a motor-vehicle crash when both emergency vehicles approach a red light. After the fire engine clears the intersection and proceeds, the operator of the ambulance should:

A) turn off all lights and sirens and wait for the red light to turn green.
B) come to a complete stop and then proceed after looking in all directions.
C) remain close behind the fire engine to ensure visibility of both vehicles.
D) use a different siren tone while entering the intersection at a slow speed.

Answer: B) come to a complete stop and then proceed after looking in all directions.

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