Where is a U-turn not permitted in a municipality?
PEI Class 7: Turning, signalling and passing
Lane changes and blind spots, signalling distances, safe turns, waiting to turn left, right on red, U-turn rules, where passing is forbidden and being passed.
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Study reference: PEI Driver's Handbook (2022 PDF edition), Ch. 4 Speed Limits, Following Distances and Driving Skills — Changing lanes, Turning, U-turns, Passing other vehicles, pp. 89–96
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Where is a U-turn not permitted in a municipality?
- In a parking lot
- On a quiet residential street
- At an intersection controlled by traffic lights
- Between intersections where a bylaw allows
When will your inside rear-view mirror no longer show a car in the next lane?
- When it is more than 10 metres behind your car
- When its front bumper nears your rear bumper
- When it has its headlights off
- Only at night
After checking your mirrors and signalling, what is the last check before changing lanes?
- Glance at the speedometer
- Look over your shoulder at the blind spot
- Tap the brakes
- Check the inside rear-view mirror one more time
A driver behind you signals that they want to pass. What should you do?
- Brake suddenly to let them by
- Keep right and do not speed up
- Speed up to stay ahead
- Move toward the centre line
In the city, how far ahead should you signal before a turn or stop?
- 30 metres
- 5 metres
- 150 metres
- 10 metres
How should you control your speed through a turn?
- Speed up as you begin the turn
- Slow before the turn, then hold that speed
- Brake hard in the middle of the turn, not before
- Shift gears as you turn
May you pass another vehicle in a school zone?
- Yes, if you stay under the limit
- Yes, if the road is clear
- Yes, outside school hours only
- No, passing is not allowed there
When must you give a signal besides before turning or changing lanes?
- When stopping at a red light already stopped
- When slowing for a speed bump
- When pulling out from a parked position
- When following a curve in the road
You reach your turning point to turn left into a driveway at the same time as an oncoming car. Who goes first?
- You, if your signal is on
- The oncoming car
- Whoever signalled first
- You, because you got there first
On a highway, a U-turn is permitted only if traffic from either direction can see you within what distance?
- 50 metres
- 300 metres
- 150 metres
- 100 metres
You are stopped waiting to turn left across traffic. Why keep your front wheels straight?
- It shows others behind you that you are not turning yet
- A rear-end hit won't push you into oncoming traffic
- It is easier to see pedestrians
- It saves wear on your tires
Besides signalling, what does the handbook say the law requires when you pass?
- Sounding your horn
- Turning on hazard lights
- Turning on high beams
- Waving to the other driver
The car ahead of you pulls out to pass a truck. What should you do?
- Flash your lights so it speeds up
- Pass the car on the right
- Follow it out and pass both
- Wait until it has completely passed
When may you pass on the right?
- On a road with two or more lanes in your direction
- When the car ahead signals right
- On any road with a paved shoulder wide enough for a car
- When the driver ahead is slow
On a highway, how far ahead should you signal before turning or stopping?
- At least 150 metres
- At least 30 metres
- At least 300 metres
- At least 60 metres
Turning, signalling and passing: key rules to remember
Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗
Changing lanes and signals (pp. 89–90)
- Steps: don't follow too closely; check rear-view and side mirrors; signal; turn your head and check over your shoulder.
- Blind spots in the right and left rear corners; the inside mirror won't show a car in the next lane once its front bumper is about even with or past your rear bumper.
- All vehicles made in or after 1971 must have signal lights.
- Signal 30 m (100 ft) before a turn or stop in the city; at least 150 m (500 ft) on highways.
- Signal before: changing lanes, turning, pulling over to stop, pulling out from parking, passing, and after passing when moving back right. Know hand signals too.
Turning (pp. 91–92)
- Decide early; no last-minute turns; get in the correct lane early (sooner in fast/heavy traffic); look, signal.
- Slow before the crosswalk; finish the turn at the same speed you entered; don't brake, clutch or shift while turning; finish in the proper lane.
- Left turn into a lane or driveway: proper lane, signal well ahead, yield to oncoming traffic even if you reached the turning point first.
- While waiting to turn left, keep wheels straight; if hit from behind with wheels turned you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.
- On highways stay on your side of the centre line until ready to turn; watch for cars passing you.
Right on red, U-turns (p. 94)
- Right on red unless a sign forbids: complete stop, yield to vehicles and pedestrians with a prior right, proceed with caution.
- U-turns allowed: between intersections in a municipality if a bylaw permits; on a highway if you can be seen by traffic from either direction within 150 m (500 ft).
- Not allowed: at a signal-controlled intersection in a municipality; where a sign prohibits; on a curve, near a hill crest, or where it interferes with traffic.
Passing (pp. 95–96)
- Do not pass: at an intersection if you'd cross a solid centre line (you may pass on the side opposite a turning car's direction without crossing a solid yellow line); at a crosswalk or where a car stopped to yield; in a school zone; on the right except where two or more lanes go your way; without enough clear road ahead; in a posted no-passing zone.
- Being passed: move right when the driver behind signals with horn and lights; never speed up.
- Never pull out to pass behind another passing vehicle. The law requires you to signal and sound your horn when passing.
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