- Age 16Parent or guardian consent under 18
- Two testsWritten rules and road signs
- Vision testAt Access PEI
- 7-day waitBefore a rewrite, no extra fee
Step by step
- Study the PEI Driver's Handbook.
- If you're under 18, have your parents or legal guardian sign the consent form. It's in the Co-pilot brochure.
- Go to Access PEI with your documents and pay the fee.
- Pass the vision test and the written and road sign tests. You can ask for an oral test.
- If you're in a certified driver education program, you may write the test in class, but you still go to Access PEI for the vision test.
What to bring
- Your identification documents
- The signed parent or guardian consent form if you're under 18
- Glasses or contact lenses if you need them
- Payment for the permit
Fees
We couldn't confirm a current fee on the Government of PEI website, so ask Access PEI.
If you don't pass
If you fail, you wait at least seven days before rewriting. There's no extra fee for the rewrite.
Once you have your licence
- Your supervisor must have held a licence for four years and have a blood alcohol level under .05.
- Passengers can only be your supervisor and members of their immediate family.
- No driving between 1 and 5 a.m., and zero blood alcohol.
- You can take the road test after 365 days, or 275 days if you're in a certified driver education program. You must also complete the Novice Driver Course.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be for a PEI Instruction Permit?
16. If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent form in the Co-pilot brochure.
What if I fail the PEI written test?
Wait at least seven days, then rewrite. There's no extra fee for the rewrite.
When can I take my road test in PEI?
After 365 days with your Instruction Permit, or 275 days in a certified driver education program, and after completing the Novice Driver Course.
Official sources
Checked against these sources on October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with Prince Edward Island before you go.
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