Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road
A PEI driver wearing the seatbelt shoulder strap behind the back (lap-only use):
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Correct Answer: B. Is improperly restrained — risks severe abdominal/chest injury in a crash
Proper over-the-shoulder use distributes crash forces across strong body structures; misrouting concentrates forces harmfully.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Is adequately protectedLap-only is inadequate for frontal crashes.
- C.Is fine for short tripsCrash risk exists on any trip length.
- D.Can be safer than proper useProper use is consistently safer; no configuration beats full 3-point use.