Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
At a PEI signalized intersection with no power (dark signals):
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Correct Answer: B. Treat as a 4-way stop — full stop and yield in order of arrival
Power outages can affect multiple intersections; the 4-way-stop default prevents collisions.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Proceed at normal speedProceeding ignores the need to manage priority.
- C.First vehicle goes throughArbitrary first-comes-through doesn't handle ties.
- D.Right-hand vehicle always firstRight-first is simultaneous-arrival rule only.