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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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Road Signs

A yellow diamond showing a step between pavement and shoulder means:

Prince Edward Island road sign — Pavement edge drop — avoid steering onto the shoulder at speed to prevent loss of control
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Correct Answer: A. Pavement edge drop — avoid steering onto the shoulder at speed to prevent loss of control

A tire caught on a pavement drop-off can cause oversteer and roll-over if driver over-corrects back to the road.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • B.Road closedRoad-closure signs use 'ROAD CLOSED' text on regulatory rectangles.
  • C.Shoulder reserved for cyclistsBicycle shoulder use is marked with bicycle lane signs, not drop-off warnings.
  • D.Truck weigh shoulderWeigh areas use 'WEIGH STATION' information signs, not yellow drop-off diamonds.

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