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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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Rules of the Road

When you encounter a snowplow on a PEI highway, you should:

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Correct Answer: B. Stay back and only pass on the left if fully safe — plows throw debris and have poor visibility

Plow operators have limited rear visibility; passing close risks being struck by thrown material or the plow's blade.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Pass quickly on either sidePassing on the right of a plow is especially dangerous — the blade throws material right.
  • C.Follow so close you are in its cleared pathClose following puts you in the strike zone.
  • D.Honk for the plow to move asidePlows have precedence for road clearing; don't pressure them.

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