Rural and Grid Road Driving Flashcards

What is a grid road in Saskatchewan?

Answer: A road that follows the township survey grid pattern in a north-south or east-west direction

Grid roads in Saskatchewan follow the original land survey system, running in straight north-south or east-west lines at regular intervals, typically every mile or two.

What is the primary hazard of driving on Saskatchewan grid roads?

Answer: Loose gravel, dust, limited visibility, and blind intersections

Grid roads present multiple hazards including loose gravel that reduces traction, dust clouds that reduce visibility, and blind intersections with limited sightlines due to crops or terrain.

When meeting an oncoming vehicle on a narrow gravel road in Saskatchewan, what should you do?

Answer: Slow down, move to the right, and allow room to pass safely

On narrow gravel roads, both vehicles should slow down and move to the right to share the road safely. Slowing down also reduces flying gravel that can damage windshields.

What is a common cause of single-vehicle accidents on rural Saskatchewan roads?

Answer: Overcorrecting after drifting onto the gravel shoulder

Many rural accidents occur when a vehicle drifts onto the soft gravel shoulder and the driver overcorrects by jerking the steering wheel, causing loss of control.

How should you handle dust from a vehicle ahead on a Saskatchewan grid road?

Answer: Slow down and increase following distance to see through the dust

Dust clouds from the vehicle ahead can reduce visibility to near zero. Slow down and increase your following distance so the dust has time to settle and you can see the road.

What should you watch for when approaching a grid road intersection in Saskatchewan?

Answer: Cross traffic that may not see you due to crops, bushes, or hills blocking the view

Grid road intersections often have limited visibility due to tall crops, bushes, trees, or rolling terrain. Always approach cautiously and be prepared for cross traffic.