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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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On a PEI rural two-lane road without posted speed signs, the default maximum speed is:

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Correct Answer: B. 80 km/h (rural default unless otherwise posted)

Rural defaults balance traffic flow with the absence of pedestrian or driveway conflicts typical of urban zones.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.50 km/h50 km/h is the urban default, not rural; rural areas have higher defaults.
C.100 km/h100 km/h is not used in PEI; the province's maximum anywhere is 90 km/h on any posted highway.
D.No defaultRural defaults exist in the Highway Traffic Act; drivers are legally bound by them.