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New drivers in Prince Edward Island: graduated licensing stages and minimum ages

The graduated driver licensing stages of Prince Edward Island: minimum ages, how long each stage lasts and the main restrictions, from the official pages. Switching a licence from another province is on our driving page.

Stages, minimum ages and restrictions

Three stages. Stage 1 is the Instruction Permit (Class 7), from age 16 with written, vision and road tests (parental consent under 18). You must wait at least 365 days (275 days if enrolled in a driver education program) before a road test. The booklet gives age 17 for Stage 2 (the regulation allows 16 or older) and age 18 for Stage 3, which lasts one year (365 days) with restrictions. A student in driver education may finish in a minimum of two years plus 275 days.

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These are the standard rules for passenger vehicles. Stage lengths, ages and restrictions are changed by regulation and some sources conflict, as noted: confirm with the licensing office before booking a test. If you already hold a full licence from another province or country, different rules apply (see our driving page). Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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