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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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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road

Pulling away on an uphill with a manual transmission on a PEI road:

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Correct Answer: B. Balance clutch and throttle; use the parking brake or hill-hold to prevent rollback

Rolling back into a following driver causes a minor rear-end that's avoidable with proper technique.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Release the clutch abruptlyAbrupt clutch release causes stalls.
  • C.Skip first gearFirst gear provides the torque needed on hills.
  • D.Roll backward firstRolling backward is what we're trying to prevent.