Safe drivingQuestion 250 of 309

What must be true of the exhaust system of a safe vehicle?

  1. It is as loud as possible
  2. It is painted with a heat-proof coat
  3. It has been changed every year
  4. It is tight and has no leaks
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Correct answer: It is tight and has no leaks

A leaking exhaust is dangerous because the gas can enter the vehicle. Check that the system is tight.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.1 The vehicle, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026