Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Road Signs
On a PEI urban street without posted speed signs, the default maximum speed is:
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Correct Answer: B. 50 km/h (urban default unless otherwise posted)
Urban default speeds exist because built-up areas have pedestrians, cyclists, and parked-vehicle hazards not present on rural roads.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.30 km/h30 km/h is specific to school or playground zones when active, not the urban default.
- C.70 km/h70 km/h is not a PEI posted speed category; rural default is 80, urban default is 50.
- D.No default — drivers choosePEI has defaults in law; drivers do not freely choose speeds in built-up areas.