Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Road Signs
A flashing red beacon or flashing red traffic signal means:
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Correct Answer: A. Treat as a stop sign — come to a full stop, then proceed when safe
Failing to stop at a flashing red creates right-angle collisions; treating it as yellow is both illegal and dangerous.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B.Slow and proceed'Slow and proceed' describes flashing yellow, not flashing red.
- C.Emergency vehicles approachingEmergency vehicles use red/blue rotating lights on the vehicles, not fixed signal beacons.
- D.Signal malfunction, keep movingFlashing red specifically requires a full stop; passing without stopping is a serious offence.