Saskatchewan Class 7 Learner's Driving Test Speed Limits Saskatchewan 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What speed limit applies near a highway construction zone in Saskatchewan?
- Always 50 km/h
- As posted, typically 60 km/h when workers are present (Correct answer)
- The same as the regular highway speed
- 30 km/h at all times
Correct answer: As posted, typically 60 km/h when workers are present
Construction zone speed limits are posted and must be obeyed. They are typically 60 km/h when workers are present, and fines are doubled in these zones.
Question 2: Can you exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle on a Saskatchewan highway?
- Yes, you may exceed it by 10 km/h
- Yes, you may exceed it by 20 km/h
- No, you must not exceed the posted speed limit even while passing (Correct answer)
- Yes, there is no limit while passing
Correct answer: No, you must not exceed the posted speed limit even while passing
The speed limit is the maximum legal speed at all times, including when passing another vehicle. You must complete your pass without exceeding the posted limit.
Question 3: What is the speed limit on most residential streets in Saskatchewan cities?
- 30 km/h
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h (Correct answer)
- 60 km/h
Correct answer: 50 km/h
Most residential streets in Saskatchewan have a speed limit of 50 km/h, which is the default urban speed unless otherwise posted.
Question 4: What happens to your fine if you are caught speeding in a construction zone in Saskatchewan?
- It remains the same
- It is doubled (Correct answer)
- It is tripled
- You only receive a warning
Correct answer: It is doubled
Saskatchewan doubles fines for speeding in construction zones when workers are present to protect the safety of highway workers.
Question 5: What speed should you reduce to when road conditions are poor due to rain, snow, or ice in Saskatchewan?
- The posted speed limit is always safe
- A speed appropriate for the conditions, which may be well below the posted limit (Correct answer)
- Exactly half the posted limit
- 30 km/h regardless of the road
Correct answer: A speed appropriate for the conditions, which may be well below the posted limit
Drivers must adjust their speed to match road and weather conditions. Driving at the posted limit during poor conditions can be considered dangerous driving.
Question 6: What speed limit typically applies in a parking lot in Saskatchewan?
- 10 km/h
- 15 km/h
- 20 km/h
- No specific limit, but reasonable care applies (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No specific limit, but reasonable care applies
While some parking lots may have posted speeds (often 15-20 km/h), there is no standard provincial speed limit for parking lots. Drivers must exercise reasonable care and drive at a safe speed.
What speed limit applies near a highway construction zone in Saskatchewan?