Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a PEI highway, you should:
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Correct Answer: B. Slow down and, if safe, move one lane away from the stopped vehicle
At full highway speeds, a struck responder is usually fatally injured; slowing and moving over gives space.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Maintain speed — responders stay clearMaintaining speed near emergency activity is unsafe for responders.
- C.Stop completely on the shoulderStopping on the shoulder is for your emergency, not for passing others'.
- D.Pass at full speed, just signalSignalling alone doesn't satisfy the move-over requirement.