SGI SGI Safe Driving Practices 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Saskatchewan, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers?
- 0.08 (80 mg/100 mL) (Correct answer)
- 0.05 (50 mg/100 mL)
- 0.00 for all drivers
- 0.10 (100 mg/100 mL)
Correct answer: 0.08 (80 mg/100 mL)
Fully licensed drivers in Saskatchewan may face criminal charges at 0.08 BAC, with administrative sanctions beginning at 0.04 BAC.
Question 2: What is the zero-tolerance BAC rule in Saskatchewan?
- Drivers under 22 or on a learner/novice licence must have 0.00 BAC (Correct answer)
- All drivers must have 0.00 BAC at all times
- Commercial drivers must have 0.00 BAC only
- Zero tolerance applies only between midnight and 6 AM
Correct answer: Drivers under 22 or on a learner/novice licence must have 0.00 BAC
In Saskatchewan, drivers under 22 years of age and those on a learner or novice licence must have zero alcohol in their system.
Question 3: What is the safest action when feeling drowsy while driving?
- Pull over in a safe location and rest (Correct answer)
- Open the window for fresh air
- Turn up the music
- Drink a caffeinated beverage and continue
Correct answer: Pull over in a safe location and rest
The only effective remedy for drowsy driving is sleep; pulling over and resting is the only truly safe option.
Question 4: When is a driver required to signal before turning or changing lanes?
- At least 100 m (highway) or 30 m (city) before the turn or lane change (Correct answer)
- Only when other traffic is present
- Only on multi-lane roads
- Immediately before making the turn
Correct answer: At least 100 m (highway) or 30 m (city) before the turn or lane change
Saskatchewan traffic law requires a signal at least 30 metres before a turn in a city and at least 100 metres before a turn on a highway.
Question 5: What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind?
- Pull to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the road
- Maintain speed and move slightly right
- Stop in the current lane immediately
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
Drivers must pull to the right side of the road and come to a complete stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Question 6: What does Saskatchewan's Slow Down Move Over law require when passing emergency or tow vehicles stopped on a highway?
- Slow down and move into an adjacent lane if safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Maintain speed and pass normally
- Stop behind the emergency vehicle
- Honk to alert the workers
Correct answer: Slow down and move into an adjacent lane if safe to do so
Drivers must slow down and, where possible, move into a lane away from the stopped vehicle to protect first responders and tow operators.
SGI SGI Safe Driving Practices 2
In Saskatchewan, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers?