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.

  • Conduite
  • Île-du-Prince-Édouard
  • 205 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Government of Prince Edward Island, Highway Safety Division. Âge minimum : 16. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « PEI Graduated Licensing Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.
  1. Question 1 sur 25

    What is the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit in PEI?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 16

    You must be at least 16 to apply for an instruction permit.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Which tests must you pass to get a PEI instruction permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    What decal do you receive with a PEI instruction permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. “L”

    Stage 1 drivers are photographed and receive an “L” decal.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    What decal do you receive when you get your Class 5 licence and enter Stage 2?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. “G”

    After passing the road test you receive a Class 5 licence and a “G” decal.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    How long must you wait after getting your instruction permit before your first road test, without driver education?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 365 days

    You must wait 365 days, or 275 days if you are enrolled in driver education.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    If you are enrolled in driver education, how soon can you take your first road test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. After 275 days

    With driver education, the waiting period is 275 days.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    How much experience must the accompanying driver of a PEI instruction permit holder have?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 4 years

    The accompanying driver must be fully licensed and have held a valid licence for at least four years.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    Where must the accompanying driver sit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. In the front seat at all times

    The accompanying driver must sit in the front seat at all times.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    What blood alcohol level must the accompanying driver stay under?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 50 mg per 100 mL

    The accompanying driver’s blood alcohol must be under 50 mg per 100 mL.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    What blood alcohol and drug level must an instruction permit holder have?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Zero

    An instruction permit holder’s blood alcohol and drug concentration must be zero.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    Who may ride as a passenger with a PEI instruction permit holder?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The accompanying driver’s immediate family

    Passengers are limited to the accompanying driver’s immediate family, and never more than the available seatbelts.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    An instruction permit holder is 18. During which hours may they not drive?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

    Drivers under 21 may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    What is the rule on hand-held phones for drivers in PEI’s GDL program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    An instruction permit holder is convicted of an offence that carries demerit points. What happens?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    Besides waiting the required time, what must you complete before your first road test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    How many passengers who are not immediate family may a Stage 2 driver carry?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. One

    In Stage 2 you may carry one passenger who is not immediate family. Others must be immediate family.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    A 19-year-old Stage 2 driver wants to drive at 2 a.m. What is required?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    What can a Stage 2 driver who works at night request?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    How long do you stay in Stage 2 before moving to Stage 3?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 365 days

    After 365 days in Stage 2, you move to Stage 3 automatically.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    How long is Stage 3, after which you leave the GDL program automatically?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 365 days

    Stage 3 lasts 365 days. Then you exit the program automatically.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    Without a certified driver education course, what is the shortest time to complete PEI’s GDL program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Three years

    The overall minimum is three years, or two years and 275 days with a certified driver education course.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    Until what age does PEI’s zero-tolerance rule for alcohol and drugs apply, even after you leave the GDL program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Under 22

    Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs applies to drivers under 22, even after they leave the GDL program.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    How many demerit points are listed in PEI’s GDL guide for failing to stop for a school bus?
    12
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 12

    Failing to stop for a school bus is a 12-point offence.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    How many demerit points are listed for racing or stunts, or for going 60 to 79 km/h over the limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 9

    Racing, stunts and speeding by 60 to 79 km/h over the limit are 9-point offences.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    A GDL driver is caught driving with a blood alcohol level above zero. How many demerit points does PEI’s GDL guide list for this?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 12

    A blood alcohol level above zero for a GDL driver is listed as a 12-point offence.

À savoir avant l’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.

Questions fréquentes

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.

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