Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Road Signs
Approaching a stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights on a PEI highway, you must:
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Correct Answer: A. Slow down and, when safe, move over to the opposite lane to provide a buffer
Passing at full speed within a metre of a responder creates significant risk; slower speeds and more space are protective.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B.Maintain speed; workers know to stay backResponders in live lanes have no protection from traffic; you must reduce and give space.
- C.Stop completely on the shoulderStopping on the shoulder is for your own emergency, not for passing other emergency vehicles.
- D.Pass at normal speed but honkHonking is startling and does not provide spatial buffer; slowing and moving over does.