Driver’s Handbook - Chapter 1 - Your Driver’s Licence - A guide to safe driving

Sep 18, 2026

Driver’s Handbook provides guidance for preventing collisions and reducing injuries for drivers and other road users. It explains driving as a privilege with safety responsibilities, and emphasizes that road safety is influenced by factors beyond a driver’s control, including weather, road conditions, and mechanical failures. The handbook includes a letter from the minister and a detailed Chapter 1 structure covering instruction permits, test purposes, licences, vehicle registration, safety inspection, and required vehicle equipment.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages202

Reading Time8 h 29 min

AccessFree to download

Letter from the Minister

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Your Driver’s Licence

Chapter 1: What The Tests Are All About

Chapter 1: Classified Licenses

Chapter 1: Vehicle Registration

Chapter 1: Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection

Chapter 1: Required Vehicle Equipment

Driver’s Handbook The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, Highway Safety Please return to any Highway Safety Office or Access PEI Centre ©Crown Copyright, Government of Prince Edward Island, 2002 Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, all text, graphics, photographs and other material are the property of the Government of Prince Edward Island. All rights reserved. All dates and Criminal Code references are correct as of the date printed and are subject to change without notice. Edited by: Highway Safety staff, Strategic Marketing and Graphic Design and The PEI Literacy Alliance Original Design and Illustrations: Graphic Communications Inc. Produced by: The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, Highway Safety Revised: Spring 2011 Please note the Driver`s Handbook is intended as a guide. For exact wording on items related to Statutes and/or Regulations please refer to the PEI Highway Traffic Act and Regulations or visit [the following website:](the following website: www.gov.pe.ca)[ www.gov.pe.ca](the following website: www.gov.pe.ca). Letter from the Minister The purpose of this Driver’s Handbook is to help you with the skills to prevent against collisions and injury to you and others on our roads. Driving is a privilege and as a driver, you have a responsibility to contribute to the overall safety of Island roads. By following the safe driving practices in this book you will reduce the risk to yourself and to others on our roads. New drivers will want to study the Driver’s Handbook and experienced drivers will find it a convenient reference for refreshing their knowledge. Driving conditions are often affected by things beyond your control. Changing weather, road conditions and mechanical failures are just a few examples. Other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists also make use of our roads and must be respected by drivers. Remember, as a new driver, safer roads begin with you. Thank you, The Minister Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE Chapter 1: Class 5 Driver’s Licence Checklist • Class 5 Checklist Form .......................... 2 Chapter 1: Your Driver’s Licence • Introduction.................................... 3 • Who May Apply for an Instruction Permit ........ 3 • Documents Required ........................... 3 • Instruction Permit .............................. 4 • Graduated Driver Licence Program Restrictions.. 5 • Farm Tractor Permit............................. 6 • Driver Education Licensing Certification Program ........................... 6 • Students Enrolled in a Driver Education Course ........................ 7 • Driver Education Passenger Restrictions ......... 7 Chapter 1: What The Tests Are All About • The Knowledge Test ............................ 8 • The Vision Test .................................. 9 • The Novice Driver Course ...................... 10 • The Road Test .................................. 10 • The Purposes of The Road Test ................. 11 Chapter 1: Classified Licenses • Allowing Someone to Drive Your Vehicle........ 13 • Motorcycle Operators’ Licences ................ 13 • Change of Name or Address.................... 13 • Lost, Destroyed or Illegible Licences ............ 14 • Out-of-Province Drivers’ Licences ............... 14 • Licence Exchange.............................. 15 • Instruction Permit (Class 7) Exchange........... 16 • Expired Instruction Permits .................... 16 • Renewing or Obtaining a Driver’s Licence....... 16 • Class 1......................................... 17 • Class 2......................................... 18 • Class 3......................................... 18 • Class 4......................................... 19 • Class 5......................................... 19 • Class 6......................................... 20 • Class 7.....

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Driver’s Handbook?

It helps drivers build skills to prevent collisions and injury to themselves and others on the roads.

How does the handbook describe a driver’s responsibility?

Driving is a privilege, and drivers have a responsibility to contribute to overall safety on Island roads.

What topics are included under Chapter 1?

Chapter 1 covers driver’s licence options, instruction permits, knowledge/vision/road tests, classified licences, vehicle registration, safety inspection, and required vehicle equipment.

Sep 18, 2026

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