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Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by Highway Safety Division for the Instruction Permit licence. 40 questions, 80% to pass.

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Rules of the Road

Demerit points remain on a PEI driver record for approximately:

Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B. 2 years from the conviction date

Time-limited demerits allow rehabilitation while maintaining a longer-term record for insurance and enforcement.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.1 year from the offence date1 year is shorter than PEI's standard 2-year demerit window.
C.IndefinitelyPoints expire; the conviction record lives longer but demerits do not remain forever.
D.Until the driver turns 25Age 25 is not a reset threshold in the PEI demerit system.