Like, get out of the way, maybe?

Just a slight motoring-related rant. On my way back home yesterday, I realised that a lot of drivers don't seem to feel the need to move out of the overtaking lane when an emergency vehicle is bearing right down behind 'em.

Maybe they just don't check their mirrors frequently enough, or maybe they think "oh, I'm travelling on the speed limit, the ambulance behind me can't go any faster". I really have no idea what they're thinking.

All I have to say is this: The next time, you could be in that ambulance being rushed to the hospital, and if a bunch of cars in front of you decide that its okay to hog the lane whilst you bleed to death, well, that'd be karmic retribution for you.

PS If you do finally notice the emergency vehicle behind you, please please please don't be stupid and jam your brakes in order to filter to the next lane. Speed up, find the next damned empty space, slide into the lane, then brake to fit with the general speed of that lane. You just might save a life by being a li'l more considerate (or in my book, intelligent).