PEI Instruction Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

   • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
   • BDrive beside it in the other lane
   • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
   • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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   Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

   Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe right lane ends
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CKeep to the right of the traffic island
   • DSharp turn to the right
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   Answer: C. Keep to the right of the traffic island

   Drive on the right side of the island or median ahead.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

   • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
   • BUsing your high beams on city streets
   • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
   • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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   Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

   If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

4. Question 4 of 25

   This tab is posted below a curve sign. What does it tell you?

   • AThe maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h
   • BThe speed limit for the whole road is 40 km/h
   • CTrucks must drive at 40 km/h
   • DThe minimum speed is 40 km/h
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   Answer: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h

   This tab gives the safe speed for the curve or ramp ahead. Go slower if the road is wet or icy.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ATurning is not allowed
   • BCome to a complete stop
   • CDrive with caution
   • DThe light will soon turn green
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   Answer: C. Drive with caution

   A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AParking is free here
   • BYou may not stop for any reason
   • CParking for permit holders only
   • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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   Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

   Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • BA school crossing guard is ahead
   • CA sports field is closed
   • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
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   Answer: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

   Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are behind a large truck and cannot see the driver's face in its side mirror. What does this mean?

   • AThe truck driver can see you clearly
   • BThe truck is about to stop or turn
   • CYou are following at a safe distance
   • DThe truck driver probably cannot see you
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   Answer: D. The truck driver probably cannot see you

   Large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, the driver cannot see you.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do?

   • ALeave the car in its lane and walk away
   • BTurn on your hazard lights and get off the road
   • CStop in your lane and fix the problem there
   • DWalk across the highway to get help
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   Answer: B. Turn on your hazard lights and get off the road

   At the first sign of trouble, turn on your hazard lights and get onto the shoulder. Never stop in a driving lane.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

    • AEase off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard
    • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard until the car stops
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    Answer: A. Ease off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard

    When tires ride up on water, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until they grip again. Braking can make you skid.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

    • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
    • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
    • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
    • DWave at them out the window to back off
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    Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

    More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

    • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
    • BWarnings about hazards
    • CRules you must obey
    • DRoad work zones
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    Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

    Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

    • AGo, because the green light comes first
    • BGo if no cars are coming
    • CStop and follow the officer's directions
    • DTurn right to get around the officer
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    Answer: C. Stop and follow the officer's directions

    When police direct traffic, you must follow their directions, even if they are different from the signs or lights.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are driving in a roundabout. When should you turn on your right signal?

    • ANever; signals are not used in roundabouts
    • BAs soon as you enter the roundabout
    • COnly if a car is behind you
    • DAfter you pass the exit before the one you want
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    Answer: D. After you pass the exit before the one you want

    Use your right signal after you pass the exit just before yours, so others know you are leaving.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ADrive around the worker
    • BHonk to let the worker know you are coming
    • CSlow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person
    • DStop and wait until all work is finished
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    Answer: C. Slow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person

    A traffic control person (flagger) is ahead. Drive slowly and obey their STOP or SLOW sign.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALeft turns are not allowed
    • BWinding road ahead
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are not allowed
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    Answer: D. U-turns are not allowed

    You may not turn around here. Find a legal and safe place to change direction.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How should you treat a motorcycle in traffic?

    • AAs a bicycle you can share a lane with
    • BAs a vehicle that must always ride on the shoulder
    • CAs a vehicle that needs a full lane
    • DAs a vehicle you may pass in the same lane
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    Answer: C. As a vehicle that needs a full lane

    Motorcycles use a full lane, so treat them like any other vehicle and never squeeze past in the same lane.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BIt does not matter
    • CSharply to the right, toward the edge of the road
    • DTo the left, toward the centre of the road
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    Answer: C. Sharply to the right, toward the edge of the road

    With no curb, turn the wheels sharply right so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic, if it moves.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which marking in the diagram separates lanes going the same direction and lets you change lanes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 3
    • BMarking 1
    • CMarking 6
    • DMarking 5
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    Answer: D. Marking 5

    Marking 5 is a broken white line. White lines separate traffic going the same way, and a broken line means you may change lanes when it is safe.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Signs with a white background and black letters or symbols, like this one, usually:

    • AMark temporary road work
    • BGive a rule you must obey
    • CShow directions to places
    • DWarn of a hazard
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    Answer: B. Give a rule you must obey

    Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light with no arrow. Car B is coming the other way, going straight. What must car A do?

    • ATurn quickly before car B gets there
    • BWait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe
    • CFlash its lights so car B stops
    • DTurn first, because turning cars go first
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    Answer: B. Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians before turning.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You need to stop quickly, and your car has ABS. How should you brake?

    • APress the pedal hard and hold it down
    • BPull up the parking brake
    • CPump the brakes quickly again and again
    • DBrake lightly and steer hard
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    Answer: A. Press the pedal hard and hold it down

    With ABS, press firmly and keep pressing; do not pump. The system stops the wheels from locking, and you may feel the pedal pulse.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which of these can impair your driving?

    • AAlcohol, cannabis and some medicines
    • BOnly illegal drugs such as cocaine
    • COnly drugs that are mixed with alcohol
    • DOnly alcohol, not drugs
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    Answer: A. Alcohol, cannabis and some medicines

    Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can all slow your reactions and judgment. Driving while impaired by any drug is a crime.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

    • AA sticker from the car dealer
    • BThe National Safety Mark
    • CAny brand name
    • DA store price tag
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    Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

    Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
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    Answer: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

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