Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road
Black ice on a PEI road most often appears as:
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. A thin, smooth, glassy patch that looks like wet pavement
Black ice gives no friction warning; scanning for shiny patches at cold temperatures is the only preventive cue.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Bright white snowWhite snow is visible and gives traction feedback.
- C.Bubbling asphaltBubbling asphalt indicates summer heat, not ice.
- D.Dry pavement with frost edgesFrost edges are visible; black ice is uniform and nearly invisible.
