Speed and spaceQuestion 177 of 312

Your vehicle has a mechanical problem and you must drive very slowly. What should you do?

  1. Stay in the left lane with your hazard lights on
  2. Stop in the middle of your lane
  3. Move to the right lane or pull off the road so others can pass
  4. Speed up for short periods
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Correct answer: Move to the right lane or pull off the road so others can pass

A very slow vehicle must not block other traffic. Move right or leave the road so others can go by.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4, Slow driving, page 85

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026