Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Road Signs
A yellow diamond with three dots arranged vertically (red, amber, green) means:
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Correct Answer: A. Traffic signal ahead — be prepared to stop
Late sighting of a red signal causes hard braking and rear-end collisions — advance warning gives time to decelerate smoothly.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B.Decorative sign only, no actionCanada does not post decorative warning diamonds; all warning signs require driver action.
- C.Flashing signal onlyFlashing signals are signed specifically as 'FLASHING SIGNAL AHEAD' rather than three static dots.
- D.Railway crossing signalRailway crossing signals use the X-crossbuck or red-circle crossing light icons, not three dots.