Prince Edward Island's graduated licensing system is administered by Access PEI, a provincial service-delivery network. To obtain a Level 1 Learner's licence you must be at least 16 years old, visit an Access PEI location, provide identification, pass a vision test, and pass the written knowledge exam. The fee is approximately $24.50. As a Level 1 driver you must maintain zero blood alcohol, drive only with a fully licenced supervisor in the front seat, and may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. After holding Level 1 for at least 12 months you can apply for the road test for a Level 2 Novice licence.
The PEI knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 32 correctly — 80% — to pass. Questions are drawn from the Island Drivers Handbook published by Access PEI and cover road signs, traffic rules, right-of-way, and graduated licensing restrictions. The test is administered on a computer at Access PEI locations. If you fail, you may retake the test after two days.
Being Canada's smallest province, PEI has unique road characteristics that appear on the exam. The island has no multi-lane freeways — its primary highway, the Trans-Canada Route 1, is a two-lane divided highway in some sections and undivided in others. The exam covers two-lane highway passing rules, lane sharing with cyclists (common on PEI's designated cycling routes), and tourist and agricultural traffic management in the summer months. School zones, roundabout behaviour, and the rules for the Confederation Bridge approach road are also tested.
LicenceReady's PEI practice tests reflect the Island Drivers Handbook topic coverage. Aim for 90%+ on practice quizzes before your Access PEI appointment. The official handbook is available free as a PDF from the Access PEI website and is updated periodically — check the date on the version you download.
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How many questions are on the PEI knowledge test?+
The PEI Level 1 knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You must correctly answer at least 32 (80%) to pass.
What is the passing score for the PEI driving test?+
You need at least 32 out of 40 correct answers (80%) to pass the PEI knowledge test.
How long must I hold a Level 1 licence in PEI?+
You must hold your Level 1 licence for at least 12 months before taking the Level 2 road test. During this time a licensed supervisor must accompany you.
What are the Level 1 driver restrictions in PEI?+
Level 1 drivers must be accompanied by a licensed supervisor at all times, maintain zero blood alcohol, cannot drive between midnight and 5am, and must display an L sign on the vehicle.
What is the default speed limit on PEI provincial highways?+
The default speed limit on PEI provincial highways is 90 km/h unless otherwise posted.
