Frequently Asked Questions

Course Costs and Payment Options

• How much does the course cost and what does it include?

  The fee for our Driver Education Program is $650.00. This includes all your classroom time, all the in-vehicle driving and observation, one beginners test and one driving test.

• Do I have to pay that all at once?

  Yes, although payment plans are an option. That can be discussed with us either in person at our office, by appointment, or by telephone.

  Please note: The in-vehicle portion of the program will not begin until the student's account has been paid in full.

• How can I pay?

  We accept Interac, cheque payments and cash.

• Are there any other fees?

  Only if a student decides to take some additional driving lessons or has to re-write the beginners test or re-take the driving test.

• Any other questions?

  If you have any other questions, please contact us.

From the Beginners Test to the Drivers License

• How old do I have to be to get my beginners?

  You must be at least 16 years of age.

• Where can I write my beginners test? Get my Beginners Permit?

  Students enrolled in our Driver Education Program can complete their written test with us. There is no additional fee for this, at this time, unless a student has to do a re-write. All others must take their written test with Access PEI, and their fees will apply.

• How do I take my driving test? Get my license?

  All students enrolled in our Driver Education Program are entitled to one driving test with Abegweit Driving School Limited. It is an “add on” to the Driver Education Program. There are no additional fees for this, at this time, unless a student has to take a re-test. All other novice drivers must take the driving test with Access PEI, and their fees will apply.

  Upon completion of the written test, students are given the required paperwork and directed to Access PEI. There they must present the paperwork provided by us, the necessary identification and parental permission slip (if under 18 years of age), take an eye test presented by Access PEI and pay the fee for their permit.

• When can I take my driving test?

  All novice drivers must have their beginner’s permit for at least 275 days, if they take our Driver Education Program and 365 days if they do not complete our Driver Education Program, before they can take a driving test in the Province of Prince Edward Island. The only exception to this rule is someone who has held a valid drivers license from another country.

• Do I have to take the "Novice Driver" course?

  Not if you take our program.

• Can I take my beginners test or driving test with Abegweit Driving and NOT take the Driver Education Program?

  No.

• Can I just take some in-vehicle lessons and not the classroom part?

  Private lessons are done at the discretion of the driving school. The complete program is highly recommended for all novice drivers, regardless of age.

Insurance-Related Questions

• Do I get a discount on my insurance? If so, how much?

  Yes, you will receive a discount on your insurance because you are an educated driver. The amount of the discount is up to the insurance company.

• How much will my insurance cost?

  Sorry, can’t answer that one. You must ask an insurance company. There are many factors that affect the price of insurance...

• Do I need insurance to take the Driver Education Program?

  No, Abegweit Driving School Limited, and/or staff of Abegweit Driving School Limited, is required to carry all the necessary insurance in order for students to operate our vehicles.

• Do I have to have insurance when I drive with my beginners permit?

  We recommend that the owner of any vehicle being driven by a novice driver notify their insurance company to inform them of that fact.

• Do I have to have insurance when I get my license?

  Absolutely!! It is required by law that every vehicle be insured to carry a minimum of $500.000.00 Public liability and Property Damage, (commonly called PLPD).

• What if I am driving someone else’s car?

  It is up to the owner of the vehicle to make sure that your insured to drive their vehicle.

• If I am a first time buyer, where should I purchase my insurance?

  You should "shop around". Get quotes (better to do it in person, than by phone) from at least five different insurance providers.

• Any more questions?

  We strongly advise that all newly licensed drivers be very vigilant about their insurance needs.