The White Cane

White Cane Quiz

Take this quick quiz to find out how much you know about this valuable tool:

1- You don’t have to be totally blind to use a
white cane.
2- There is only one kind of white cane.
3- You need special training to use a white cane.
4- The type of cane you use depends only
on your height.
5- The primary function of a white cane is
to signal that the user has vision loss.
6- If you use a guide dog, you don’t need to
know how to use a white cane.
7- White canes are not allowed in restaurants
and public transit.
8- Even young children can use a white cane.
9- Anyone can use a white cane,
whether they have vision loss or not.
10- White canes are only used in Canada and
the US.