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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

Block heaters are used to:

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Correct Answer: B. Preheat the engine coolant before start for easier cold-weather starting and reduced wear

Cold starts concentrate engine wear; block heaters preserve engine life in PEI winters.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.Warm passengersPassenger warming uses cabin heaters, not block heaters.
C.Charge the batteryBattery warmers exist separately; block heaters warm the coolant loop.
D.Provide defrostDefrost uses the HVAC system, not block heaters directly.