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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

Passing on a two-lane PEI highway is legal when:

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Correct Answer: B. A dashed centre line on your side AND the oncoming lane is clear AND vision is adequate

Passing errors on crests and curves are the leading cause of head-on rural fatalities; strict conditions prevent this.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.NeverPassing is legal when specific conditions are met — not universally banned.
C.Any time the driver ahead is slowerSpeed of the vehicle ahead does not override line and sight-distance rules.
D.On crests and curves if cautiousCrests and curves are exactly where passing becomes lethal — always prohibited.