PEI Instruction Permit Practice Test 2026
To get an instruction permit (Class 7) in Prince Edward Island, you pass a written test, a road signs test and a vision screening. These practice questions cover PEI’s Graduated Driver Licensing program, road signs and the rules of the road.
Respuesta rápida
Lo organiza: Government of Prince Edward Island, Highway Safety Division. Edad mínima: 16. Practica aquí gratis con 205 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for an instruction permit.
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Pregunta 2 de 25
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Respuesta: C. A written test, a road signs test and a vision screening test
You must pass a written test, a road signs test and a vision screening test.
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Pregunta 3 de 25
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Respuesta: D. “L”
Stage 1 drivers are photographed and receive an “L” decal.
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Pregunta 4 de 25
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Respuesta: D. “G”
After passing the road test you receive a Class 5 licence and a “G” decal.
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Pregunta 5 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 365 days
You must wait 365 days, or 275 days if you are enrolled in driver education.
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Pregunta 6 de 25
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Respuesta: B. After 275 days
With driver education, the waiting period is 275 days.
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Pregunta 7 de 25
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Respuesta: B. At least 4 years
The accompanying driver must be fully licensed and have held a valid licence for at least four years.
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Pregunta 8 de 25
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Respuesta: A. In the front seat at all times
The accompanying driver must sit in the front seat at all times.
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Pregunta 9 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 50 mg per 100 mL
The accompanying driver’s blood alcohol must be under 50 mg per 100 mL.
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Pregunta 10 de 25
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Respuesta: C. Zero
An instruction permit holder’s blood alcohol and drug concentration must be zero.
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Pregunta 11 de 25
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Respuesta: C. The accompanying driver’s immediate family
Passengers are limited to the accompanying driver’s immediate family, and never more than the available seatbelts.
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Pregunta 12 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Drivers under 21 may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
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Pregunta 13 de 25
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Respuesta: A. Hand-held phones and other hand-held devices are prohibited
Hand-held phones, headphones and other hand-held devices are prohibited for GDL drivers.
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Pregunta 14 de 25
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Respuesta: D. The permit is suspended for at least 30 days
In Stage 1, any offence with demerit points suspends the instruction permit for at least 30 days.
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Pregunta 15 de 25
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Respuesta: D. The Novice Driver Course or a certified driver education program
You must complete the Novice Driver Course (or a certified driver education program) before your road test.
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Pregunta 16 de 25
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Respuesta: B. One
In Stage 2 you may carry one passenger who is not immediate family. Others must be immediate family.
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Pregunta 17 de 25
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Respuesta: C. A licensed driver with at least four years of experience and a blood alcohol level under .05 must be with them
Stage 2 drivers under 21 may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver with at least four years of experience and a BAC under .05.
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Pregunta 18 de 25
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Respuesta: C. A work-related exemption from the night-time restriction
Stage 2 drivers can request a work-related exemption from the night-time driving restriction.
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Pregunta 19 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 365 days
After 365 days in Stage 2, you move to Stage 3 automatically.
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Pregunta 20 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 365 days
Stage 3 lasts 365 days. Then you exit the program automatically.
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Pregunta 21 de 25
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Respuesta: C. Three years
The overall minimum is three years, or two years and 275 days with a certified driver education course.
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Pregunta 22 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Under 22
Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs applies to drivers under 22, even after they leave the GDL program.
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Pregunta 23 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 12
Failing to stop for a school bus is a 12-point offence.
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Pregunta 24 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 9
Racing, stunts and speeding by 60 to 79 km/h over the limit are 9-point offences.
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Pregunta 25 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 12
A blood alcohol level above zero for a GDL driver is listed as a 12-point offence.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- You can apply for an instruction permit at 16. You must pass a written test, a road signs test and a vision screening test.
- Your accompanying driver must be fully licensed for at least four years, sit in the front seat at all times and have a blood alcohol level under 50 mg per 100 mL.
- Instruction permit holders must have zero alcohol and drugs. Passengers are limited to the accompanying driver’s immediate family.
- Drivers under 21 with an instruction permit may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- You must wait 365 days after getting your instruction permit before your first road test, or 275 days if you take driver education.
- Any offence that carries demerit points suspends an instruction permit for at least 30 days.
- Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs applies to all drivers under 22, even after they leave the GDL program.
Preguntas frecuentes
How old do you have to be to get a learner’s permit in PEI?
16. In PEI the learner’s permit is called an instruction permit (Class 7).
What tests do I need for a PEI instruction permit?
A written test, a road signs test and a vision screening test.
Who can supervise me on an instruction permit?
A fully licensed driver with at least four years of experience, seated in the front, with a blood alcohol level under 50 mg per 100 mL.
Can I drive at night with an instruction permit?
If you are under 21, you may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
How long until I can take my road test in PEI?
365 days after getting your instruction permit, or 275 days if you are enrolled in driver education. You also need to complete the Novice Driver Course or a certified driver education program.
How long does PEI’s Graduated Driver Licensing program take?
At least three years, or two years and 275 days with a certified driver education course.