Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
Before opening a car door on a PEI street with possible cyclist traffic, check for cyclists by:
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Correct Answer: B. Shoulder-checking or using the 'Dutch reach' (open with far hand to force shoulder look)
Doored cyclists are often thrown into traffic; checking before opening prevents life-changing injuries.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Not checkingNot checking is the direct cause of dooring.
- C.Peripheral visionPeripheral vision misses cyclists in blind spots.
- D.Mirror onlyMirror alone misses adjacent-lane cyclists.