How Different Countries React to Ambulance Sirens.. (American Reacts)

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[josemiguelmunoz]

In Spain an ambulance is SACRED. If you have to get on the sidewalk you get on, if you have to jump a traffic light you jump it, but the ambulance must pass no matter what.

[nadianadia]

This makes me proud; in Poland it's called a "corridor of life", nice name isn't it? Our drivers not only move out of the way, but if there is enough space for an emergency vehicle to pass, other vehicles just stop at the curb and let the ambulance bypass.

[zuzauramek]

In Europe we are told from the time we are kids "When you drive and see or hear an ambulance .. let him pass it can be someone from your family there."

[nhoelyagalan]

This reaction is not only for ambulances, it is also for Police patrols and Fire trucks. If you hear a siren and see lights, get out of the way and make a way! Greetings from Spain!

[antheabrouwer]

In Australia here, my young son had an artery burst and had a brain bleed and needed to access Hospital care and surgery immediately. If not, he would have died. In Australia, everyone makes an effort to get out of the way and let the ambulance through. You should just care about everyone but hey, you never know whether the person in the ambulance is your loved one.

[honeymadu]

Come to Malaysia. You will be shock to see all motorists give way the moment they hear the ambulance and fire engine siren, on the road, intersections traffic lights or toll booth. They can speed through even in a bad traffic. Some motorcyclists even take the initiative to clear the traffic way ahead of the ambulance to ensure a speedy ride to the hospital. Life is precious. Proud of Malaysians.

[Flirkann]

It's so natural to the European drivers, that the responders can confidently fly directly at oncoming traffic on THEIR side of the road and they'll have little, if any, issue

[anasofiapinho]

As a Portuguese, I can confirm. Ambulances, firefighters, police, we all move. Anytime we hear a siren from afar, our reaction is to figure out immediately with sound and vision where it comes from, so that we can learn if we’re in the way or if we need to move so that the cars in the other direction need can continue the corridor. It’s stupid not to do so. If someone needs urgent help, why would any of us contribute to lowering the chances of that person to suffer more, get permanent injuries and/or die? It’s our tiny contribution and our “hang on, and good luck, crossing my fingers for you.” There is nothing else we can do, so we must allow those who can do something to do it as quickly as possible.

[raistormrs]

in germany, hindering emergency services is handled the same way as resistance to law enforcement, so it can go from a simple fine all the way to a prison sentence, so german drivers are highly motivated, not to get in the way... i don't know how other european countries handle it, but i imagine they will have laws in place as well.

[ZanahoriaBaila]

Poland made me cry after all the others. The way people organized to make a lane in the center by basically parking. So beautiful

[danielmarkiewicz]

6:10 in Poland, Europe you cannot enter crossroad if there is no way to leave it. For what i see in USA traffic jams are because people does not care

[helderfernandes]

I am Norwegian. I lived 4 years in North America and got shocked on the lack of respect for ambulances there. In Europe, they get absolute priority, and you are supposed to move away and give pass

[wen]

My American daughter in law was visiting us in the uk…I was driving when an ambulance was coming up behind us. The traffic immediately pulled to the right or the left making a perfect opening ahead. It was like the parting of the Red Sea! My daughter in law was totally shocked how instantaneously drivers reacted. She talked about it all day!

[MaxSphynxEgo]

As an European, we are taught that we should prioritize always the ambulance ! Cause there might be somebody's life in dangerous and every minute matter, but also one of your family member might be inside, and or an organ need to reach the patient fast !!

[Tom-ed-w]

In the UK, when i hear any sirens, i check all mirrors, if its behind me from me, normally half a mile. Ill prepare and make room WAY AHEAD OF TIME, same as other drivers, you will not see blocked roads ever! if you have to go on the pavement, check mirrors and blindspots so you dont hit walkers

[Simona]

Its very common in europe, since you are 5, 6 years old for our parents to tell us "if you hear a siren doesn't matter if its an ambulance or a fire truck - move from the way, somebody might be dying" and I got it stuck in my head to this day. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[adstoop]

In the Netherlands there are 3 lanes on the autobahn. The rightmost lane is only for emergency services or for people in need. It is prohibited by law to use that track. If you do this, you will have worked for nothing for a month because you will receive a hefty fine. In the Netherlands we also pull over when we hear the sound of ambulance, police or fire brigade. There is someone in NEED and maybe next time it will be your turn. Have respect for this.
Greetings from the Netherlands.

[NemezjaPowabna]

In Europe it's called the corridor of life and it's illegal not to get out of the way of emergency services . In Poland it's heavily fined if you try to use it and drive behind the ambulance

[Ylyrra]

That New York one was even more shocking when you realise 50% of the vehicles are cabs and are supposed to be professional drivers. And they aren't moving any better than anyone else. C'mon, driving is your JOB.

[wielkizderzaczandronow]

See how pedestrians in Poland, Germany and other countries reacts to red light (don't walk). It explains why drivers in this countries reacts to ambulance siren in this way.