PEI Instruction Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

   • AKeep right in your lane and do not speed up
   • BMove toward the centre line to block them
   • CSpeed up so they cannot cut in front of you
   • DBrake hard so they can get by sooner
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   Answer: A. Keep right in your lane and do not speed up

   It is unlawful and dangerous to speed up while someone is passing you. Move right in your lane and be ready to slow down.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
   • BA gravel pit is ahead
   • CFarm workers ahead
   • DThe road is closed
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   Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

   Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital is nearby
   • BThe road is closed
   • CA railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
   • DA four-way intersection is ahead
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   Answer: C. A railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop

   The white X-shaped sign with a red border marks a railway crossing. Trains always have the right-of-way.

4. Question 4 of 25

   On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

   • AThe activity shown is not allowed
   • BThere is a hazard ahead
   • CThe area is under construction
   • DThe activity shown is allowed
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   Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

   A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

   • AIt is carrying an oversize load
   • BThe vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery
   • CIt is an emergency vehicle
   • DThe vehicle carries dangerous goods
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   Answer: B. The vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery

   In Ontario, this orange triangle with a red border is used on vehicles that go 40 km/h or less. Slow down early.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead
   • BA road branches off to the right
   • CThe right lane ends
   • DRight turns only
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   Answer: A. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

   Slow down a lot. A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

7. Question 7 of 25

   At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

   • AYou, if you are on its right
   • BWhichever car is going straight
   • CThe faster car
   • DThe car that arrived first
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   Answer: D. The car that arrived first

   At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

   • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
   • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
   • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
   • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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   Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

   Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

9. Question 9 of 25

   The light turns yellow as you come to an intersection. You can stop safely before the stop line. What should you do?

   • AStop
   • BHonk and drive through
   • CKeep going at the same speed
   • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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   Answer: A. Stop

   A yellow light means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?

    • ATurn off the engine
    • BOpen your door
    • CPump the brake pedal
    • DShift into reverse
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    Answer: C. Pump the brake pedal

    Pumping the pedal may build up brake pressure again. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

    • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
    • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
    • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
    • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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    Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

    Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Cars A and B come to a complete stop at this all-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • AWhichever car is bigger
    • BCar A
    • CWhichever car is turning
    • DCar B
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    Answer: D. Car B

    When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on car A's right, so car B goes first.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

    • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
    • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
    • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
    • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
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    Answer: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

    Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

    • AParking lights only
    • BHigh beams
    • CLow beams
    • DNo lights, to cut glare
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    Answer: C. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

    • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
    • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
    • CSound your horn and turn
    • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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    Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

    Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

16. Question 16 of 25

    In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

    • AA dry road
    • BA road that has been salted and is safe
    • CBlack ice
    • DFresh pavement with good grip
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    Answer: C. Black ice

    Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ends at the water
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CThe bridge ahead is closed
    • DA lift bridge is ahead
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    Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

    There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Past this sign, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road with no median. What must you do?

    • AStop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it
    • BPass slowly on the left
    • CStop only if you are behind the bus
    • DHonk and drive past carefully
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    Answer: A. Stop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it

    On a road without a median, traffic from both directions must stop until the bus moves or its lights stop flashing.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Your car (2) has come down the on-ramp (1) into the acceleration lane. What should you do to merge into the gap (3)?

    • AStop at the end of the lane and wait for a big gap
    • BSpeed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap
    • CDrive slowly and wait until someone lets you in
    • DMerge right away, even at a much lower speed
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    Answer: B. Speed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap

    Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of highway traffic, then signal and merge smoothly into a gap.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABicycles are not allowed
    • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
    • CA bike rental shop is ahead
    • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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    Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

    Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

21. Question 21 of 25

    The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

    • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
    • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
    • CAt the limit, because it is the law
    • DA little over the limit to keep up
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    Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

    Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up so the tires dig in and grip the road
    • BEase off the gas and steer where you want to go
    • CSteer sharply the opposite way you want to go
    • DBrake hard and hold the pedal all the way down
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    Answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

    Take your foot off the accelerator or brake, look and steer in the direction you want to go, and do not oversteer.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply onto the shoulder to get off the road
    • BHold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down
    • CBrake hard right away to stop as soon as possible
    • DSpeed up to keep the car straight and in control
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    Answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down

    Grip the wheel, take your foot off the gas and steer straight. Slow down, then pull off the road when it is safe.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard to test the road
    • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
    • CSpeed up to get past the area
    • DDrive on the shoulder
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    Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

    Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
    • BA school is closed for the day
    • CNo through traffic is allowed
    • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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    Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

    In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

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