Sharing the roadQuestion 76 of 312

A pedestrian with a white cane raises the cane at the curb. What should you do?

  1. Stop and let the person go ahead
  2. Drive on slowly
  3. Sound the horn to warn
  4. Flash your lights and drive on
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Correct answer: Stop and let the person go ahead

A raised white cane shows the person is not sure it is safe to cross. Stop to give way.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 2, Rules of the road: Advice to drivers, page 59

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026