Since we were driving around the island, we not only had to get used to kilometers, but also to different traffic signs. I expected them to be in both English and French, but we were surprised. They were in neither language; mostly the road signs in PEI are pictures or diagrams. Some were obvious; however, others made me think. One we saw frequently the first day out was this:
Amish Crossing
Not only did we see several of these signs, but we also saw a horse and buggy cross the road in front of us and travel in the opposite direction. There seems to be a large Amish communoity here.
Amish Crossing
Not only did we see several of these signs, but we also saw a horse and buggy cross the road in front of us and travel in the opposite direction. There seems to be a large Amish communoity here.
There were many more.
It was interesting and fun to interpret the visual signs. It makes sense to show the danger or location rather than announce it. That way it doesn’t matter what language you speak or read. I was also impressed that I saw several signs on the road for hearing impaired residents, special needs residents, blind residents, etc.