Prince Edward Island road signs test: free practice

Prince Edward Island road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.

Road-sign questions

20 questions · Pass mark: 16 of 20 (80%) · No time limit

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Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what should you do as you come to this sign?

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Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what does this five-sided sign mark?

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Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what does this sign tell you when the light is red?

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Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what may you not do in the area shown by this sign?

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Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what is this sign telling you about the road?

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Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what does this sign with arrows under it mean?

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Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, which way may traffic go on a road with this sign?

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Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what road condition does this sign warn of?

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Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, you are in the right lane when you pass this sign. What does it mean?

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Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what are these signs used for?

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Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what is the lane under this sign for?

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Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what does this orange sign tell you?

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Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what does this sign tell approaching drivers to do?

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Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what should you expect after this warning sign?

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Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what should you expect where this sign is posted?

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Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings

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In Prince Edward Island, what hazard does this warning sign point out?

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  1. Question 1: B. Slow down, look, and yield, stopping if needed

    For the yield sign the handbook says to slow down, look and "yield to traffic and pedestrians," and stop when necessary.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Yield Sign (p. 70)

  2. Question 2: B. A school zone

    The handbook lists this fluorescent five-sided sign as "School zone" among regulatory signs.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 74)

  3. Question 3: D. Do not turn right until the light turns green

    The handbook lists this sign as "No right on red signal", so do not turn right until the light turns green.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 74)

  4. Question 4: A. Stop your vehicle

    The handbook lists this sign as "No stopping permitted", so you may not stop your vehicle there.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 73)

  5. Question 5: A. It is slippery when wet

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Slippery when wet."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 77)

  6. Question 6: C. No parking in either direction

    The handbook lists this sign as "No parking in either direction."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 74)

  7. Question 7: C. Do not enter

    The handbook lists this red circle with a white bar as the "Do not enter" sign among regulatory signs.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 73)

  8. Question 8: B. Only the way the arrow points

    The handbook says this sign is used "to indicate streets or highways upon which the traffic is allowed in one direction only."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Vertical Rectangle (p. 70)

  9. Question 9: C. A bumpy or rough road

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Bumpy or rough road ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

  10. Question 10: C. A U-turn

    The handbook lists this sign as "No U-turn permitted", so a U-turn is not allowed here.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 73)

  11. Question 11: C. The right lane ends ahead

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Right lane ends", so drivers in it must merge left.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

  12. Question 12: D. Guiding drivers around sharp curves

    The handbook says chevron signs "guide drivers around sharp curves."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

  13. Question 13: A. Left turns from both directions

    The handbook lists this lane sign as "Two-way left-turn lane."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Lane Arrows (p. 79)

  14. Question 14: C. There is road work ahead

    The handbook lists this construction sign as "Road work ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Construction Signs (p. 71)

  15. Question 15: D. A stop sign

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Stop sign ahead": be ready to stop at a stop sign.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

  16. Question 16: A. Keep to the right of the island

    The handbook says this sign shows the road "is divided by an island and approaching vehicles must keep to the right."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Vertical Rectangle (p. 70)

  17. Question 17: B. Turn left

    The handbook lists this sign as "No left turn permitted", so you may not turn left here.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 73)

  18. Question 18: C. Traffic signal lights

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Traffic signal lights ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 77)

  19. Question 19: B. Traffic merging with your lane

    The handbook lists this warning sign as "Merge": traffic will be merging with your lane ahead.

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

  20. Question 20: A. A hidden intersection ahead

    The handbook shows this symbol as "Hidden intersection ahead."

    Handbook: PEI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 76)

Prince Edward Island has a separate road signs test. Canadian / Prince Edward Island road signs from the Driver's Handbook; the test covers 'recognition of road signs by their shape, and your ability to read and understand the meaning of the signs'. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.

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Driving instructors, schools and learner forums are welcome to link to this free road-sign quiz.

Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook.

Regulatory signs

  • Stop

    Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.

  • Yield right-of-way

    Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.

  • Maximum speed

    The highest speed allowed on this road.

  • Do not enter

    You may not enter this road from this direction.

  • One way

    Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.

  • No left turn

    Left turns are not allowed here.

  • No right turn

    Right turns are not allowed here.

  • No U-turn

    Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.

  • No right turn on red

    You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.

  • Keep right

    Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.

  • No stopping

    You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.

  • No standing

    You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.

  • No parking

    You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.

  • High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

    This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.

  • Left turn only lane

    Vehicles in this lane must turn left.

  • Two-way left-turn lane

    The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.

  • Community safety zone

    Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.

  • Pedestrian crossover

    Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.

  • Railway crossing

    Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.

Warning signs

  • School zone

    You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.

  • Curve ahead

    The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.

  • Winding road

    A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.

  • Intersection ahead

    Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.

  • Side road ahead

    A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.

  • Merging traffic

    Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.

  • Right lane ends

    The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.

  • Divided highway begins

    A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.

  • Two-way traffic ahead

    The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.

  • Traffic lights ahead

    Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.

  • Stop sign ahead

    A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.

  • Pedestrian crossing ahead

    Watch for people crossing the road ahead.

  • Railway crossing ahead

    Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.

  • Slippery when wet

    The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.

  • Deer crossing

    Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.

  • Hazard marker

    Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.

  • Chevron (sharp curve)

    Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.

Temporary signs

  • Construction ahead

    Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.

  • Traffic control person ahead

    A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.

  • Lane closed ahead

    A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.

  • Detour

    The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.

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