title: Emergency vehicle driving and traffic preemption.
abstract: Preemption is another tool for promoting safe passage through intersections. It does not give the emergency services total right-of-way. Emergency vehicle operators must exercise due regard for the safety of everyone. Still, the use of traffic management systems, not speed, is the key component in response time when it comes to saving lives.
authors.forename: Richard W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Patrick
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000552:Ambulances; D001334:Automobile Driving; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety; D014481:United States