Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
In a PEI vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS) during emergency braking, you should:
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Correct Answer: B. Press the brake firmly and steadily; the ABS will modulate automatically
Pumping ABS brakes defeats the system; firm steady pressure allows ABS to pulse thousands of times per second.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Pump the brake pedalPumping is the pre-ABS manual technique; with ABS, firm-and-hold is correct.
- C.Use the parking brake simultaneouslyParking brake in emergency causes skid; not the correct technique.
- D.Turn off ABS firstABS is not a switchable system for emergency use.