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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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When a PEI school-zone warning sign indicates a reduced speed and the time period applies, the typical reduced limit is:

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Correct Answer: B. 50 km/h or as specifically posted

School-zone limits drop severity of child-pedestrian injuries; impact speeds under 40 km/h are survivable for most children.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.30 km/h30 km/h applies only in specific tightly-posted zones, not the universal school-zone default.
C.80 km/h80 km/h is a rural default, not ever used for active school zones.
D.The urban default 50 km/h, never lowerSchool zones are often lower than 50 (posted 30) when children are at high density.