Prince Edward Island Traffic Control Course 2026
This course is for security guards and site workers in Prince Edward Island who work near road work zones. It explains PEI's signaller rules in Part 50 of the OHS General Regulations and the Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual. It is background knowledge only: to direct traffic in PEI you need signaller training and a certificate, and the manual requires TCPs to be accredited by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Den här gratiskursen har lektioner på cirka 15 minuter och ett prov med 25 frågor. Med minst 80 % kan du ladda ner ett kursintyg (privat, inte ackrediterat). Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 12 oktober 2026.
Det här lär du dig
- Explain who may control traffic at a PEI work zone
- Describe the training and certificate a PEI signaller needs
- Name the equipment and apparel PEI rules require, including at night
- Recognize the stop, slow and release signals in section 50.15
- Apply the positioning, communication and warning sign rules
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Svar: B. A signaller
Part 50 of the PEI OHS General Regulations uses the word signaller for a person who controls traffic movements through workplaces.
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Svar: B. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
The Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual is published by PEI's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and sets minimum standards for work on or by roads.
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Svar: C. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
The manual defines a TCP as a person qualified and accredited by the PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to direct traffic in a temporary work area.
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Svar: D. Before they are given traffic control duties
The manual says TCPs must be trained and accredited before being assigned responsibility for traffic guidance and control at temporary work areas.
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Svar: D. A certificate of training
Section 50.4 requires a signaller to hold a certificate of training and produce it when an officer asks.
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Svar: A. Over 16
Section 50.4 says signallers must be competent persons over the age of sixteen who are trained in traffic control and signalling.
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Svar: C. As failing to use a signaller at all
Section 50.5 says using a worker who lacks the section 50.4 qualifications is deemed to be a failure to use a signaller.
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Svar: D. A two-way road is reduced to one-way traffic
Section 50.3 requires signallers when a normally two-way road is restricted to one-way traffic, among other cases.
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Svar: A. Less than 3.5 m per lane
Section 50.3 requires signallers where work or an obstruction leaves less than 3.5 m per lane above 50 km/h (3 m per lane up to 50 km/h).
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Svar: D. Octagonal, on a 1.7 m handle
Section 50.9 requires an octagonal signaller's sign mounted on a 1.7 m handle.
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Svar: C. SLOW or MAXIMUM 40
Section 50.15 describes the slow and release signals with the SLOW or MAXIMUM 40 side of the sign facing drivers.
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Svar: C. It made the SLOW sign bilingual
The 2025 revisions say the height of the stop/slow paddle was clarified and the SLOW sign is now bilingual.
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Svar: D. A reflectorized vest or jacket
Section 12.12(4) says the employer shall provide, and all signallers shall wear, a reflectorized vest or jacket when controlling traffic.
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Svar: B. No, they are now optional
The 2025 manual changed arm bands or arm cuffs for TCPs from mandatory to optional.
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Svar: C. Not allowed while signalling, at any volume
Section 50.8 says signallers must not use headset receivers or other devices that may impair their sight or hearing while signalling.
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Svar: C. A flashlight with a red signalling baton
Section 50.11 requires the employer to provide a flashlight fitted with a red signalling baton during the hours of darkness.
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Svar: C. Beside the light, not directly under it
The 2025 manual updated the night position so the TCP stands beside the light and not directly under it.
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Svar: D. Face traffic, show STOP, and hold the left hand palm up
Section 50.15 says to stop traffic the signaller faces traffic, holds the sign out with the right arm with the STOP side toward drivers, and holds the left hand palm up, facing drivers.
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Svar: A. Stand parallel to traffic, show SLOW, move left arm forward
Under section 50.15, to release traffic the signaller stands parallel to traffic, shows the SLOW or MAXIMUM 40 side and makes a forward motion with the left arm.
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Svar: B. 70 m
The sight distance table in section 50.12 sets 70 m at 50 km/h.
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Svar: A. They keep in contact by radio or extra signallers
Section 50.14 says that when the end of a one-lane section is not visible from the other end, signallers keep contact by radio or additional signallers.
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Svar: B. Stay at your post until you are relieved
Section 50.16 says signallers must not leave their point of duty until relieved.
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Svar: D. At least 225 m in both directions
Section 12.12(2) requires adequate warning signs in both directions not less than 225 m from the worksite, and at any intersection between them.
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Svar: B. Only while TCPs are actively directing traffic
The manual says TC-21 is only displayed when TCPs are actively directing traffic; otherwise it must be removed or covered.
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Svar: A. 60 km/h
The Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual says the maximum speed limit through a construction zone is 60 km/h unless a lower limit is posted.
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Bra att veta före provet
- PEI's OHS General Regulations call a person who controls traffic a signaller, and Part 50 sets their rules.
- A PEI signaller must be over 16, trained, and hold a certificate of training to show an OHS officer on request.
- PEI's manual defines a Traffic Control Person as someone accredited by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
- The signaller's sign is octagonal and mounted on a 1.7 m handle; at night a flashlight with a red baton is required.
- Warning signs go up in both directions at least 225 m from a worksite that interferes with traffic.
Vanliga frågor
Does this course qualify me to direct traffic in PEI?
No. PEI's regulations require signaller training and a certificate of training, and the manual requires TCPs to be accredited by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This course is background knowledge only.
What is the difference between a signaller and a TCP in PEI?
They describe the same job. The OHS General Regulations use the word signaller, and the Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual uses Traffic Control Person (TCP).
Can a security guard stop traffic on a public road in PEI?
Only if they are a trained, certified signaller (an accredited TCP) at a properly set-up work zone, working under the authority of the agency in charge of that road. Otherwise they should not direct traffic on a public road, and they should follow any police directions.
How far back should a PEI signaller stand?
It depends on speed. For example, at 50 km/h drivers must be able to see the signaller from 70 m away, and the signaller stands at least 30 m from the work area.
Är intyget ackrediterat eller officiellt erkänt?
Nej. Det är ett privat kursintyg, bara för dina kunskaper. Det är inte erkänt, ackrediterat eller godkänt av någon myndighet, tillståndsmyndighet, tillsynsmyndighet eller utbildningsinstitution, och det ersätter inte någon licens, certifiering eller utbildning som krävs enligt lag.