Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road
The first minutes of rain on a PEI road can be especially slippery because:
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Correct Answer: B. Accumulated oil and road film rise to the surface before rain washes them away
'First-rain slipperiness' is well-documented; drivers assume wet = predictable grip, but early wet is worse.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.The road is coldTemperature matters but oil film is the main cause.
- C.Rain removes traction completelyRain doesn't remove all traction — it reduces it.
- D.Tires expandTire expansion isn't the cause.