What is a key feature of mobile emergency vehicle preemptions?

Mobile emergency vehicle preemptions are specifically designed to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of emergency vehicles when they approach intersections controlled by traffic signals. A key feature of these systems is the utilization of GPS tracking. This technology allows the signal system to detect the location of an emergency vehicle in real-time, providing essential data that helps in adjusting traffic signals proactively.

When an emergency vehicle, equipped with the appropriate GPS and communication systems, approaches an intersection, the traffic signal can be programmed to change to green or to provide a clear path through the intersection. This advanced GPS integration minimizes the delay caused by traffic lights, allowing emergency responders to reach their destinations faster, thereby improving public safety and response times.

The other options involve different aspects of traffic control systems but do not apply as fundamentally to mobile emergency vehicle preemptions. Fixed signals are generally associated with traditional signal systems, manual activation relies on human intervention, and while triggers under specific conditions may apply to various traffic signal operations, it is the GPS tracking that epitomizes the proactive response capability of mobile emergency vehicle preemptions.