Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Jump-starting a dead PEI battery requires:
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Positive to positive, negative to a ground point on the dead vehicle's engine (not the battery)
Sparks near a battery can ignite hydrogen gas, causing explosion and acid burns.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Random cable connectionsRandom connections can short and damage electronics.
- C.Negative to positiveReverse polarity destroys electronics.
- D.Any polarity worksPolarity matters — reverse damages both cars.