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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

Engine overheating (temp gauge high, steam from hood) in a PEI vehicle:

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Correct Answer: B. Pull off safely, turn off engine, let cool for 20+ minutes, check coolant after cool

Hot radiator caps release scalding steam and liquid; waiting prevents severe burns.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Keep driving until destinationContinuing destroys the engine (warped head, blown gasket).
  • C.Spray water on engine immediatelyCold water on hot engine can crack the block.
  • D.Remove radiator cap while hotHot radiator caps can cause severe burns.

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Smoke or flames from a PEI vehicle's engine compartment while driving: To protect a PEI crash scene from following traffic: A fuel smell or visible fuel leak under a PEI vehicle: If headlights fail at night on a PEI road: Loss of power steering while driving on a PEI road:

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