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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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Using a hand-held phone for calling, texting, or any manual operation while driving in PEI is:

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Correct Answer: A. Prohibited — first offence approximately $500+ fine and demerit points

Distracted driving is now a top crash cause in Canada, with texting as bad as 0.08 BAC for reaction time.

Why the other answers are wrong

B.Allowed at stopsPEI prohibits hand-held use while the vehicle is on the road, including at red lights.
C.Allowed if passenger holds the phoneThe driver's use is prohibited; passenger use is allowed but doesn't address driver compliance.
D.Allowed for navigation appsNavigation on a hand-held device is prohibited; mount the device and use hands-free operation.