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PEI Class 7: Warning signs

Narrow bridges, divided highways, lane endings, stop and signal ahead, chevrons and curve speeds, merges, hills, slippery roads, trucks, T intersections, bicycles, snowmobiles and bridges that freeze first.

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A yellow diamond with two lines coming together after a centre island

What should you expect after passing this sign?

Study reference: PEI Driver's Handbook (2022 PDF edition), Ch. 3 & 4 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones; Driving Skills — Warning signs, pp. 76–78, 116

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  1. What should you expect after passing this sign?

    A yellow diamond with two lines coming together after a centre island
    1. A divided highway begins ahead
    2. The divided highway ends ahead
    3. A merge from the right
    4. The road narrows to one lane
  2. What does this sign warn you about?

    A yellow diamond with two black lines that pinch inward in the middle
    1. A divided highway ahead
    2. A low underpass ahead
    3. Road work ahead
    4. A narrow bridge ahead
  3. You are in the right lane and see this sign. What does it mean?

    A yellow diamond with two lines, the right one bending in toward the left
    1. Your lane ends ahead; move left safely
    2. A right turn is required ahead
    3. The road widens to two lanes
    4. Slow traffic must use the right lane
  4. What is the purpose of a row of these signs on a curve?

    A tall yellow rectangle with a single black arrowhead pointing right
    1. To show where the road ends
    2. To guide drivers around a sharp curve
    3. To mark a passing lane on a curve
    4. To mark a snowmobile crossing
  5. What does the number on the tab under this sign tell you?

    A yellow diamond with a black arrow bending sharply right, above a yellow tab with a number and km/h
    1. The new speed limit for the highway
    2. The safe speed for the turn
    3. The distance to the curve in metres
    4. The minimum speed on the curve
  6. Why does a BRIDGE FREEZES warning sign matter in winter?

    1. Bridges are salted less often than roads
    2. Bridge decks stay warmer than the road
    3. Ice can form on a bridge before the road
    4. Bridges are closed below freezing
  7. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with a truck on a steep black slope
    1. A steep incline ahead
    2. Loose gravel on the shoulder
    3. Trucks entering the highway
    4. A runaway lane ahead
  8. What does this sign mean?

    A yellow diamond showing a black car with wavy skid marks behind it
    1. Loose gravel ahead
    2. Winding road ahead
    3. Road ends ahead
    4. Slippery when wet
  9. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with a small red octagon above a black upward arrow
    1. A school zone ahead
    2. A stop sign ahead
    3. A railway crossing ahead
    4. A traffic signal ahead
  10. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with a black truck on the right half and a vertical line on the left
    1. Trucks entering the road
    2. A truck route begins
    3. A truck inspection station
    4. Trucks prohibited ahead
  11. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with a thick black T shape
    1. A crossroad ahead
    2. A dead-end street on the right
    3. A T intersection ahead
    4. Divided highway ahead
  12. What does this sign warn you about?

    A yellow diamond with a straight line and a curved line joining it
    1. A side road on the right
    2. Traffic merging from the side
    3. Your lane is ending
    4. A sharp turn ahead
  13. What does this sign tell you?

    A yellow diamond with a black traffic light showing red, yellow and green circles
    1. Traffic signal lights ahead
    2. A school crossing ahead
    3. A police check ahead
    4. A railway crossing ahead
  14. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with two lines splitting around a centre island
    1. The divided highway ends
    2. A divided highway ahead
    3. Keep right of a traffic island
    4. Two-way traffic ahead
  15. What does this sign warn of?

    A yellow diamond with a black bicycle symbol
    1. A bicycle crossing
    2. A bicycle route begins
    3. A reserved bicycle lane
    4. Cycling is prohibited
  16. What does this warning sign tell you?

    A yellow diamond with a black silhouette of a rider on a snowmobile
    1. Snowmobiles may ride on this road
    2. The road is closed in winter
    3. Snowmobiles may enter or cross the road
    4. Snow removal vehicles ahead
  17. You see a warning sign for a fire truck entrance ahead. What should you be ready to do?

    1. Move into the oncoming lane
    2. Stop at the entrance every time, even if it's clear
    3. Speed up to clear the entrance
    4. Slow down and yield to a fire truck pulling out

Warning signs: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Warning signs (pp. 76–78)

  • Signs shown: narrow bridge; low clearance; underpass ahead; divided highway ahead; divided highway ends; right lane ends; stop sign ahead; signs that guide drivers around sharp curves (chevrons); hidden intersection ahead; merge; steep incline ahead; bumpy or rough road ahead; road narrows ahead.
  • Further: traffic signal lights ahead; slippery when wet; truck entering; bridge opening ahead; fire truck entrance ahead; sharp turn or bend ahead; right curve ahead; a posted speed tab shows the safe speed for the turn; school bus entrance; snowmobile entrance; bicycle crossing; bridge freezes.
  • Further: pavement ends; T intersection; double arrow.

Winter driving, bridge freezes before road (p. 116)

  • In winter, bridges ice over before the rest of the highway; use caution approaching bridges.

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