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).

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.

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Q: 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.

第1题，共25题

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

16
17
14
15

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答案: A. 16

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

第2题，共25题

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

A first aid test and a written test
A vision test only
A written test, a road signs test and a vision screening test
A road test only

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答案: 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.

第3题，共25题

What decal do you receive with a PEI instruction permit?

“N”
“P”
“G”
“L”

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答案: D. “L”

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

第4题，共25题

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

“L”
“P”
“N”
“G”

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答案: D. “G”

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

第5题，共25题

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

365 days
180 days
90 days
275 days

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答案: A. 365 days

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

第6题，共25题

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

After 365 days
After 275 days
After 180 days
Right away

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答案: B. After 275 days

With driver education, the waiting period is 275 days.

第7题，共25题

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

1 year
At least 4 years
2 years
10 years

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答案: B. At least 4 years

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

第8题，共25题

Where must the accompanying driver sit?

In the front seat at all times
In a vehicle behind
In the back seat
Anywhere in the vehicle

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答案: A. In the front seat at all times

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

第9题，共25题

What blood alcohol level must the accompanying driver stay under?

80 mg per 100 mL
100 mg per 100 mL
50 mg per 100 mL
20 mg per 100 mL

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答案: C. 50 mg per 100 mL

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

第10题，共25题

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

Under 80 mg per 100 mL
Under 50 mg per 100 mL
Zero
Zero alcohol, but some drugs are allowed

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答案: C. Zero

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

第11题，共25题

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

Only people over 18
Nobody, including the accompanying driver
The accompanying driver’s immediate family
Any friend

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答案: C. The accompanying driver’s immediate family

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

第12题，共25题

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

1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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答案: A. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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

第13题，共25题

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

Hand-held phones and other hand-held devices are prohibited
Phones are allowed with a supervisor present
Phones are allowed at red lights
Texting is allowed under 30 km/h

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答案: 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.

第14题，共25题

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

A warning letter only
A small fine only
Nothing until 6 points
The permit is suspended for at least 30 days

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答案: 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.

第15题，共25题

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

A vehicle repair course
A first aid course
A second written test
The Novice Driver Course or a certified driver education program

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答案: 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.

第16题，共25题

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

Three
One
None
As many as there are seatbelts

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答案: B. One

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

第17题，共25题

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

Nothing; Stage 2 has no night limits
Hazard lights must be on
A licensed driver with at least four years of experience and a blood alcohol level under .05 must be with them
Only a note from a parent

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答案: 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.

第18题，共25题

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

Permission to drink a small amount
Extra passengers
A work-related exemption from the night-time restriction
A longer licence

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答案: 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.

第19题，共25题

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

365 days
90 days
730 days
180 days

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答案: A. 365 days

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

第20题，共25题

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

730 days
365 days
90 days
180 days

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答案: B. 365 days

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

第21题，共25题

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

Two years
One year
Three years
Five years

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答案: C. Three years

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

第22题，共25题

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

Under 25
Under 19
Under 18
Under 22

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答案: D. Under 22

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

第23题，共25题

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

12
9
6
3

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答案: A. 12

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

第24题，共25题

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

3
2
9
12

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答案: C. 9

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

第25题，共25题

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?

3
12
9
6

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答案: B. 12

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

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