Rural and Grid Road Driving Flashcards

How should you handle a curve on a gravel road differently than a paved road in Saskatchewan?

Answer: Slow down more before the curve because gravel provides less traction

Gravel provides significantly less traction than pavement. Slow down before entering the curve, as braking on gravel in a curve can cause skidding and loss of control.

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a loose gravel road?

Answer: Take your foot off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go

If you begin to skid on gravel, ease off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer gently in the direction you want to travel. Gradual corrections help regain control.

Why should you reduce speed significantly when a gravel road is wet in Saskatchewan?

Answer: Wet gravel becomes extremely slippery and stopping distances increase dramatically

Wet gravel is significantly more slippery than dry gravel. Stopping distances can double or more, and the risk of skidding on curves increases dramatically.

What danger does tall crop or vegetation near a grid road intersection pose?

Answer: It blocks your view of cross traffic, making it a blind intersection

Tall crops like canola or wheat can grow right to the road edge, completely blocking your view of approaching cross traffic at grid road intersections.

When driving on a rural road in Saskatchewan at night, what should you watch for on the road surface?

Answer: Animals, frost patches, and soft shoulders that are hard to see in darkness

At night on rural roads, animals are harder to spot, frost patches can form invisibly on the road surface, and the edges of soft gravel shoulders are difficult to distinguish.

What is the safest action when you encounter a large cloud of dust from an oncoming vehicle on a grid road?

Answer: Slow down significantly, turn on your headlights, and prepare to stop if visibility drops to zero

Slow down before entering the dust cloud, turn on headlights so other vehicles can see you, and be prepared to stop if visibility becomes zero. Other vehicles may be hidden in the dust.