PEI Class 7 Stage 1 Instruction Permit Test

PEI TRAFFIC RULES 03

Prince Edward Island (PEI) in Canada is known for its beautiful scenery and friendly locals. When it comes to traffic and road rules, it’s important to be familiar with the laws to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.

PEI Traffic Rules Test 03

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You're approaching a roundabout which you intend to go straight across. You should...?

Signal left when entering and right when leaving

Signal right when entering and leaving

Not signal on entering, signal right when leaving

Don't signal on entry or exit

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On a four lane highway, when you're not passing you should drive in...?

The left-hand lane

The second lane from the right

The right-hand lane

The second lane from the left

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Parking uphill on a road with no curb, you should turn your wheels...?

To the left

Straight ahead

Any of these

To the right

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When you get to the end of the acceleration lane, you should...?

Any of these depending on circumstances

Keep going

Stop

Slow down

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On a two-lane highway, you see somebody about to merge ahead. What should you do?

Prepare to pass them on the right-hand side

Slow down and if possible move left

Sound your horn to warn them not to merge

Speed up to get ahead of them

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If you are stranded on the highway in winter, you should...?

Walk to the nearest place of safety

Wait near your car

Any of these depending on circumstances

Stay inside your car

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Which of these types of substances can severely adversely affect your driving?

Hallucinogens

Depressants

Stimulants

All of them

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Which of these will have ice on them before the others in low temperatures?

Off ramps

Open highways

Tunnels

Bridges

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If you skid because of a tire blowout, you should...?

Grip the wheel with both hands

Grip the wheel with your right hand

Let go of the wheel

Grip the wheel with your left hand

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When parallel parking, you should stop level with the car ahead, about what distance out from it?

3 feet

1.5 feet

2.5 feet

2 feet

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If you enter a dual lane roundabout intending to turn left, you should...?

Stay in the right hand lane

Start right and move left

Start left and move right

Stay in the left hand lane

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If you drop one of your wheels into a soft shoulder, you should...?

Brake hard

Accelerate hard

Slow down carefully

Return to the pavement as quickly as possible

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On snow and ice, your stopping distance can be increased by up to...?

10x

12x

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In rain, roads are most likely to be slippery...?

After half an hour

Just as it starts to ease

Just after it starts

After an hour

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Legally you must have your headlights on between...?

Half an hour after sunset to half an hour after sunrise

Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

At all times

Half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise

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If you are caught using a handheld cell phone in PEI you can be fined up to...?

$300

$150

$200

$400

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When using the acceleration lane to join a highway, you should enter the traffic...?

At the same speed

At a higher speed

At a lower speed

Any of these depending on circumstances

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How many more fatal collisions are there at night compared to during daylight hours?

1.5x

2.5x

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If another driver has not dimmed their headlights approaching you at night, you should...?

Turn your high beams on in retaliation

Look to the side of the road

Close your eyes

Look into your lap

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In a standard passenger car, in a severe rainstorm, total hydroplaning occurs at around...?

110 km/h

90 km/h

100 km/h

80 km/h

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In fog, you should drive using...?

High beams

No lights

Parking lights

Low beams

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If you wish to park near a stop sign or traffic signal, you must make sure you are at least what distance away?

12 m

14 m

10 m

8 m

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When following another vehicle, you should turn on your low beams when you get within...?

80m

40m

20m

60m

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When you are parallel parked, your nearside wheels must be within what distance of the curb?

12 inches

3 inches

6 inches

10 inches

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You must not park within what distance of a crosswalk?

3 m

5 m

4 m

6 m

Your score is

In PEI, the speed limit on most highways is 90 km/h, and drivers must always wear seat belts. It’s also mandatory to have car insurance and register your vehicle with the Department of Transportation. When driving, drivers should always be aware of pedestrians, particularly in downtown areas. Additionally, drivers must stop for school buses with flashing lights and are prohibited from using handheld devices while driving. With these rules in mind, drivers can enjoy PEI’s scenic drives while keeping themselves and others safe on the road.

This online practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the PEI Class 7 (Stage 1) learner driver’s test that is required before you can get your driver’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your PEI driver’s license at your local licensing office. Please note, however, that this is not the actual test, and you will not receive your license if you pass this practice test. It is all FREE!