PEI Class 7 Mock Exam 4

All 30 questions in this test

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1. What does this sign over the centre lane mean?

   
   1. It is a two-way left-turn lane
   2. It is for passing in either direction
   3. It is a bus-only lane
   4. It is a reversible express lane

2. What does a sign showing only certain arrows at an intersection tell you?

   1. The arrows show the safest route
   2. Only the turns shown are permitted
   3. Turns shown are allowed only at night
   4. Turns not shown need a signal first

3. You are following another vehicle at night. Within what distance should you use low beams?

   1. 150 metres
   2. 100 metres
   3. 60 metres
   4. 30 metres

4. What do white arrows painted in a lane before an intersection tell you?

   1. That passing is allowed
   2. The direction of one-way traffic
   3. Which lane to use for a manoeuvre
   4. Where to park

5. A school bus ahead has its alternating amber lights flashing. What does this mean?

   1. It is about to stop; slow down and be alert
   2. It is safe to pass quickly
   3. You must stop immediately
   4. It has finished unloading and is about to pull away

6. Which vehicles must display this sign at the rear?

   
   1. Those that cannot keep a speed over 40 km/h
   2. Only trucks carrying dangerous goods
   3. Those that cannot keep a speed over 60 km/h
   4. Any vehicle towing a trailer

7. By how much does the handbook say alcohol slows the reaction of a driver who is impaired but not drunk?

   1. About 75%
   2. About 5%
   3. About 20%
   4. About 50%

8. You are 18 with a Class 7 permit. During which hours may you not drive?

   1. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
   2. Midnight to 5 a.m.
   3. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   4. 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

9. What does this sign warn of?

   
   1. A school zone ahead
   2. A stop sign ahead
   3. A railway crossing ahead
   4. A traffic signal ahead

10. A new driver with a zero-BAC requirement registers alcohol on a roadside screening device. What follows?

    1. A one-year licence cancellation
    2. A warning letter and a small fine
    3. A 24-hour suspension and 90-day prohibition
    4. A 30-day suspension and no prohibition

11. At a rural stop sign, which direction should you look first when checking traffic?

    1. Straight ahead
    2. Behind you in the mirror
    3. Left, the closest lanes of traffic
    4. Right, toward oncoming trucks

12. You come to this sign at a quiet rural crossroads with no stop line. What must you do?

    
    1. Stop only if traffic is approaching
    2. Slow down and continue if no one is coming
    3. Sound your horn and proceed with caution
    4. Stop fully before the intersection, then yield

13. You live in Nova Scotia and visit PEI in your own car. How long each year may you drive it here without registering it in PEI?

    1. Up to four months
    2. Up to one year
    3. Up to 30 days
    4. Up to 120 days only if working

14. What happens if you lend your driver's licence to someone else to use?

    1. 3 points and a warning letter from the Registrar
    2. A one-month suspension only
    3. 12 points and a three-month suspension
    4. A $100 fine and no points

15. A truck ahead is signalling right but swinging wide to the left. What should you do?

    1. Pass quickly on the right
    2. Drive between it and the curb
    3. Sound your horn and stay close behind its bumper
    4. Give it room and don't pass on its right

16. What kind of sign is a white vertical rectangle with black lettering?

    1. A construction sign
    2. A regulatory sign stating a law
    3. A guide sign showing services
    4. A warning sign about a hazard ahead

17. A flashing red light can appear in several forms. Which is one the handbook mentions?

    1. A strobe on a construction sign
    2. A light built into the pavement
    3. A beacon directly above a stop sign
    4. A light on top of a school bus

18. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. The divided highway ends
    2. A divided highway ahead
    3. Keep right of a traffic island
    4. Two-way traffic ahead

19. The centre line on your side is broken yellow. When may you pass?

    1. Only when a sign permits it
    2. When there is no opposing traffic
    3. Only on a hill or curve
    4. At any time during daylight

20. Below what tread depth must a tire be replaced?

    1. 0.5 mm
    2. 5 mm
    3. 3 mm
    4. 1.6 mm

21. You see diagonal crosshatch markings before a traffic island. What should you do?

    1. Drive over them to pass
    2. Park on them in an emergency only
    3. Use them as a turning lane
    4. Keep off them; they are not a travel lane

22. You are approaching a funeral procession. How fast may you drive?

    1. 30 km/h at most
    2. 10 km/h under the posted limit
    3. The posted limit
    4. Half the posted speed limit

23. A driver is caught in the .05 to .08 range for the third time within 24 months. How long is the suspension?

    1. 30 days
    2. One year
    3. 90 days
    4. 24 hours

24. You are in a lane marked with this sign. Which way may you go?

    
    1. Straight through only
    2. Left only
    3. Any direction
    4. Left or straight through

25. Under normal conditions, what following distance does the handbook recommend?

    1. At least three seconds
    2. At least one second
    3. At least two car lengths
    4. At least ten metres

26. How many demerit points are given for failing to wear a seat belt?

    1. 2
    2. 12
    3. 6
    4. 3

27. Why will most traffic signs in PEI look familiar to a driver from another province?

    1. PEI copies only Nova Scotia's signs
    2. Only highway signs are standard across Canada
    3. Signs are set by each municipality
    4. All provinces and territories use uniform signs

28. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A bicycle crossing
    2. A bicycle route begins
    3. A reserved bicycle lane
    4. Cycling is prohibited

29. You are stopped waiting to turn left across traffic. Why keep your front wheels straight?

    1. It shows others behind you that you are not turning yet
    2. A rear-end hit won't push you into oncoming traffic
    3. It is easier to see pedestrians
    4. It saves wear on your tires

30. What does this five-sided sign mark?

    
    1. A hospital zone
    2. A playground entrance
    3. A school zone
    4. A pedestrian crosswalk