EmergenciesQuestion 308 of 312

You call 911 about an emergency from your cell phone. What is the most important information to give?

  1. The make and model of your phone
  2. The exact location of the emergency
  3. Your age and your date of birth
  4. The names of all your friends
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Correct answer: The exact location of the emergency

The call-taker must know where to send help. Give a street name, a house number or a nearby intersection.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 8, 911 Emergency, page 180

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026