Driver's License: Exam Appointments

Book appointments for driver’s license written exams and driving road tests at an Access PEI location. 

Driver’s license photos must be taken at Access PEI, regardless of the license class or where testing is administered. 

A vision test is done after you successfully complete your Class 7 written exam and before your Class 7 instruction permit is issued. 

Walk-in vision exams are available if required, ie for a medical or if you wrote your exam with a driving school.

Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7):

• This is also known as a beginner’s driver’s license.
• Book your written exam through Access PEI. 
• After passing this exam, take the Novice Driver’s Program by enrolling at Access PEI. 
• You must pass the Novice Driver’s Program before taking the road driving test for the regular full license (Class 5).

OR

• You can attend private training through a certified private driving education company. 
• The company will:
  • Administer the Instruction Driver’s Permit exam (you do not have to book an appoint at Access PEI)
  •  Administer the written and road driving test for the regular full license (Class 5) (you do not have to book an appointment with Access PEI)

Class 5 (regular full license): 

Class 5 written tests and road driving tests are booked through Access PEI. Make sure to bring with you:  

1. A driver who has held a valid driver’s license for at least four years
2. A safe vehicle that you are familiar with for a road driving test
3. Valid vehicle registration and insurance (pink slip)   
4. Valid Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7)
5. Proof you passed the Novice Driver Course.

Remember: if you are taking driver’s training through a certified company, they administer the Class 5 written and road driving tests. However, you will need to make an appointment for a vision test at Access PEI and get your driver’s license photo taken at Access PEI (you do not need an appointment for your photo).

Other License Classes:

Each class of license has different training and testing requirements. You will need to pass both written tests and road driving tests to qualify for any of these licenses. 

• Class 1: Truck tractor and trailer with fifth wheel and air brakes
• Class 2: Bus (more than 24 passengers), including school bus
• Class 3: Trucks over 14,000 kg 
• Class 4: Taxi, ambulance or small bus 
  • Restricted Class 4: Taxicab and motor vehicle in a "ride-sharing service"
• Class 5: Cars and light trucks
• Class 6: Motorcycle
• Class 7: Instruction Driver's Permit 
• Class 8: Moped or motor-assisted pedal bicycle
• Class 9: Farm tractor

Driver License Exam Fees

For information on current fees for driving courses, testing and licensing, please visit Driver’s License Fees.  

Help for Newcomers

Newcomers to Prince Edward Island are encouraged to visit the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada/Driving and Registering a Car (link is external) for assistance.