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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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Emergency Situations

If the accelerator sticks open in your PEI vehicle, you should:

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Correct Answer: B. Shift to neutral, apply brakes firmly, steer to a safe stop, then turn off ignition

Turning off ignition at speed can lock steering wheel; neutral-first is safer.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.Turn off the ignition immediatelyIgnition-off at speed may lock steering — dangerous.
C.Put it in reverseReverse at forward speed causes transmission damage and doesn't stop the vehicle.
D.Pump the brake to break the stuck pedalPumping the brake doesn't disconnect engine power.