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Prince Edward Island · Knowledge Test · Instruction Permit · Highway Safety Division

Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by Highway Safety Division for the Instruction Permit licence. 40 questions, 80% to pass.

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Rules of the Road

Shifting a PEI automatic vehicle to neutral while rolling:

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Correct Answer: B. Loses engine braking; only legitimate in specific emergencies

'Coasting' in neutral reduces driver control over speed; it has been illegal in most jurisdictions for decades.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Improves fuel economyFuel-economy claim is outdated; modern engines fuel-cut during deceleration without neutral.
  • C.Is required downhillNeutral downhill is a loss of control, not a technique.
  • D.Engages cruise controlNeutral has nothing to do with cruise control engagement.

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