Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
In PEI, trailer brakes are required when trailer gross weight exceeds approximately:
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. 910 kg (2,000 lb) — trailers over this weight need brakes under PEI/federal rules
Un-braked heavy trailers push the towing vehicle's brakes beyond design, causing brake fade and jackknifing.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.100 kg100 kg is trivially light; brakes not triggered.
- C.5000 kg5000 kg is far above the threshold; brake requirements kick in much earlier.
- D.No weight triggers a brake requirementTrailer weight does trigger brake requirements above the threshold.