Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on a PEI vehicle:
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Helps prevent skidding and loss of directional control by selectively applying brakes and reducing engine power
ESC reduces fatal single-vehicle crashes by about 30-50% according to large-scale studies.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Eliminates all crashesESC reduces risk but does not eliminate all crashes.
- C.Replaces ABSESC complements ABS; it does not replace it.
- D.Only operates in reverseESC operates in forward driving primarily.
