Practice test 1 of 10 — Prince Edward Island class 7 test

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1. Question 1: C. The left-hand lane

   The handbook says vehicles turning left or making a U-turn "must be in the left-hand lane."

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Roundabouts – How They Work (p. 110)

2. Question 2: A. Class 9

   The handbook says: "CLASS 9 VEHICLES are farm tractors," and there is no road test for this class.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 Your Driver's Licence — Class 9 (p. 22)

3. Question 3: D. Count from when the car ahead passes a marker

   The handbook says that when the driver ahead "passes a fixed marker, begin counting," and if you reach the mark first you are too close.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Following Distances – The Time-Interval Formula (p. 85)

4. Question 4: A. Drivers with two or more impaired convictions

   The handbook says: "Habitual offenders are drivers with two or more convictions of impaired driving," who need an alcohol/drug assessment before reinstatement.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Habitual Offenders (p. 128)

5. Question 5: C. On bridges

   The handbook says: "During the winter months, bridges will have ice on the road surface before ice forms on the highway."

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Bridge Freezes Before Road (p. 116)

6. Question 6: B. When you pass another vehicle

   The handbook says: "Remember, when passing, the law requires that you signal your intention and sound your horn."

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Safe Passing Practices (p. 96)

7. Question 7: D. Early return to driving, in a car with the device

   The handbook says the program "will allow early reinstatement of a driver's licence after a drinking and driving conviction," with a licence limited to interlock vehicles.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 7 Highway Safety Programs — Ignition Interlock Program (p. 175)

8. Question 8: A. About 10 metres

   The handbook says in three-quarters of a second "a vehicle traveling at 50 km/h (30 mph) will go 10 metres (33 feet)" before braking starts.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Following Distances – The Time-Interval Formula (p. 86)

9. Question 9: B. At least one metre

   The handbook says "cyclists are entitled to ride at least one metre from the curb" and may ride further out to avoid hazards.

   Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Bicycles — Information for Motorists (p. 158)

10. Question 10: B. Just after it begins to rain

    The handbook says: "Roads are likely to be especially slippery JUST AFTER IT BEGINS TO RAIN."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Driving in the Rain (p. 119)

11. Question 11: B. Reduce speed and go with caution

    The handbook says when amber lights are displayed "you must REDUCE SPEED and proceed with caution."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — School Buses (p. 97)

12. Question 12: D. Pedestrians in the crosswalks

    The handbook says a driver at a flashing amber light "must enter with caution and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians within the crosswalks."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Flashing Amber (p. 57)

13. Question 13: C. No, but you should still slow down

    The handbook says: "the speed limit does not change at night, but visibility does so you should slow down."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Speed (p. 112)

14. Question 14: C. A red flag at least 0.3 m square

    The handbook says a load extending more than 1.2 metres needs "a red flag not less than 0.3 metres (12 inches) in length and width" in daylight.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 Your Driver's Licence — Flag or Light at End of Load (p. 35)

15. Question 15: A. No closer than 12 metres

    The handbook says it is illegal to stop or park "within 12 metres (40 feet) of a stop sign or traffic signal."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Parking and Stopping (p. 101)

16. Question 16: D. Pressing the brake or clutch, or shifting

    The handbook says: "Do not have the brake or clutch pedal pushed down or shift gears while actually turning."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Turning at Intersections (p. 91)

17. Question 17: B. Look all around and sound the horn

    The handbook's steps in backing include: "Look out the rear window" and "Sound the horn immediately before backing, to alert any pedestrians you may have missed."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Steps in Backing (p. 104)

18. Question 18: A. Motorcycles are light and can stop quickly

    The handbook says: "Motorcycles are light and can stop quickly. Allow yourself another second or two of following distance."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Following Distances – The Time-Interval Formula (p. 86)

19. Question 19: D. Everyone who rides a bicycle

    The handbook says: "Under the Bicycle Helmet Regulations, everyone who operates a bicycle must wear an approved safety helmet."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Bicycles — Bicycle Helmets (p. 161)

20. Question 20: C. Driving straight through a green light

    The handbook lists signals before changing lanes, turning, pulling over, pulling out from a parked position, and passing and moving back; going straight is not on the list.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Signals and Changing Lanes (p. 90)

21. Question 21: B. A sharp turn or bend in the road

    The handbook lists this sign as "Sharp turn or bend in the roadway ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 77)

22. Question 22: A. Only when you are passing

    The handbook says: "The yellow line must always be on the left of the driver except when passing another vehicle."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Yellow Lines (p. 67)

23. Question 23: B. Before entering the intersection

    The handbook says a red light means stop at a stop line "or, if none, at the nearest crosswalk or, if none, before entering the intersection."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Red Light (p. 63)

24. Question 24: D. Do not turn right until the light turns green

    The handbook lists this sign as "No right on red signal", so do not turn right until the light turns green.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 74)

25. Question 25: D. A stop sign

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Stop sign ahead": be ready to stop at a stop sign.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

26. Question 26: C. There is road work ahead

    The handbook lists this construction sign as "Road work ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Construction Signs (p. 71)

27. Question 27: C. No parking in either direction

    The handbook lists this sign as "No parking in either direction."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 74)

28. Question 28: B. Permission to go with care, not a full right

    The handbook says: "The green signal is only a qualified permission to proceed carefully in the direction permitted by the signal."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Traffic Signals (p. 62)

29. Question 29: A. A divided highway is ahead

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Divided highway ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

30. Question 30: A. A move that is prohibited

    The handbook says: "red is used to indicate prohibited manoeuvres while green designates permitted movements."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Traffic Signs (p. 69)

31. Question 31: D. Guiding drivers around sharp curves

    The handbook says chevron signs "guide drivers around sharp curves."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

32. Question 32: B. Slow down, look, and yield, stopping if needed

    For the yield sign the handbook says to slow down, look and "yield to traffic and pedestrians," and stop when necessary.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Yield Sign (p. 70)

33. Question 33: D. A safe speed for the turn

    The handbook says the posted speed sign under a "Right curve ahead" sign "indicates safe speed for this turn."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 77)

34. Question 34: B. Turn left

    The handbook lists this sign as "No left turn permitted", so you may not turn left here.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 73)

35. Question 35: C. A drop between the lane and the shoulder

    The handbook says this sign warns of a "Difference in elevation due to construction" between the road and the shoulder.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Construction Signs (p. 72)

36. Question 36: A. Further along a ramp, facing wrong-way drivers

    The handbook says a Do Not Enter sign faces traffic entering a road or ramp the wrong way, and "a white on red WRONG WAY sign may be placed further down the prohibited direction."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Vertical Rectangle (p. 70)

37. Question 37: B. Obey a traffic control person's signals

    The handbook lists this sign as "Traffic control person ahead", and says: "Please obey the flagperson's signal."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Construction Signs (p. 72)

38. Question 38: A. The lanes are at different heights

    The handbook lists "Uneven lanes" among construction signs, with "Low shoulder" and "High shoulder" signs for differences in elevation due to construction.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Construction Signs (p. 72)

39. Question 39: B. Traffic merging with your lane

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Merge": traffic will be merging with your lane ahead.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

40. Question 40: C. Slow down and be ready to stop for children

    The handbook says: "Reduce speed and be prepared to make an emergency stop as children may run onto the roadway."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Playground Warning Sign (p. 70)