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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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Emergency Situations

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and siren, a PEI driver should:

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Correct Answer: B. Pull safely to the right and stop until the vehicle passes

Unpredictable driver behaviour forces emergency drivers to slow, delaying response time.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Speed up to get out of the waySpeeding keeps you in the path and escalates risk.
  • C.Stop in the current lane immediatelyStopping in-lane creates an obstacle.
  • D.Pull to the left shoulderLeft-shoulder pull-offs on two-way roads put you into oncoming hazard.