Saskatchewan Class 7 Learner's Driving Test Sharing the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is at an intersection. What does this mean?
- The pedestrian has the right of way only if traffic lights are in their favour
- The pedestrian is visually impaired and you must stop and yield completely (Correct answer)
- You may proceed slowly and the pedestrian will wait for a safe gap
- The pedestrian must wait for a pedestrian signal before crossing
Correct answer: The pedestrian is visually impaired and you must stop and yield completely
A white cane or guide dog indicates the pedestrian is visually impaired; you must stop completely and yield the right of way.
Question 2: You are approaching a bus that has stopped at a bus stop and has its right turn signal on to re-enter traffic. What must you do?
- Maintain your speed since buses must yield to traffic
- Slow down and yield to the bus if it is safe to do so and if required by law (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to let the driver know you are there
- Change to the left lane immediately regardless of traffic
Correct answer: Slow down and yield to the bus if it is safe to do so and if required by law
In Saskatchewan, drivers must yield to buses re-entering traffic from a bus stop when the bus signals its intention to pull out.
Question 3: Where are the main blind spots located around a large semi-truck?
- Only directly behind the trailer
- Directly in front, directly behind, and along both sides of the truck (Correct answer)
- Only on the passenger side of the truck
- Only when the truck is turning
Correct answer: Directly in front, directly behind, and along both sides of the truck
Large trucks have four major blind spots: directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, and alongside both the driver and passenger sides.
Question 4: You approach a horse and rider on the shoulder of the road. What is the safest action?
- Honk to alert the rider of your presence
- Pass at normal speed since horses are used to traffic
- Slow down, give the horse plenty of space, and pass slowly and quietly (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights to signal you are passing
Correct answer: Slow down, give the horse plenty of space, and pass slowly and quietly
Horses can be startled by vehicles; you should slow down significantly, give them a wide berth, and pass as quietly and gently as possible.
Question 5: In a school zone during posted hours, what special rules apply?
- You must yield to school buses but may proceed at normal speed
- You must reduce speed to the posted limit and watch carefully for children (Correct answer)
- School zones only apply when a crossing guard is present
- You may proceed at normal speed if no children are visible
Correct answer: You must reduce speed to the posted limit and watch carefully for children
In school zones you must reduce to the posted reduced speed limit and remain alert for children at all times during the designated hours.
Question 6: A large truck is turning right at an intersection. Why should you never pull up on the truck's right side while it is turning?
- The truck driver has the right of way and may not see you
- Trucks swing wide to the left before turning right and can crush a vehicle on their right side (Correct answer)
- You are required to yield to all commercial vehicles at all intersections
- Trucks always have their turn signal on before turning, so it is safe to pass
Correct answer: Trucks swing wide to the left before turning right and can crush a vehicle on their right side
Large trucks must swing wide left before completing a right turn, and a vehicle caught on the right side can be crushed between the truck and the curb.
Question 7: When driving near cyclists at night, what is an important consideration?
- Cyclists are not permitted on roads after dark, so no precautions are needed
- Cyclists at night may be harder to see even if they have lights, so reduce speed and increase following distance (Correct answer)
- You must always stop and allow cyclists to pass before proceeding
- Cyclists must use the sidewalk at night, so road rules do not apply
Correct answer: Cyclists at night may be harder to see even if they have lights, so reduce speed and increase following distance
Cyclists are much harder to see at night even with lights, so drivers should slow down and allow extra space when sharing the road with them after dark.
Saskatchewan Class 7 Learner's Driving Test Sharing the Road 2
A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is at an intersection.
What does this mean?