SGI SGI Safe Driving Practices

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions in Saskatchewan?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

Half a car length per 10 km/h

Question 2

What should a driver do when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

Slow to 20 km/h and pass carefully

Answer

Stop only if on the same side of the road

Answer

Yield and proceed after checking for children

Question 3

What is the safe minimum stopping distance on an icy road compared to a dry road?

Accepted Answer

Up to 10 times longer

Answer

Twice as long

Answer

The same distance

Answer

Three times longer

Question 4

What should a driver do when experiencing a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the throttle, and steer straight

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Swerve to the shoulder quickly

Answer

Accelerate to maintain control

Question 5

When driving in fog, which lights should be used?

Accepted Answer

Low beams or fog lights

Answer

High beams to see farther

Answer

Hazard lights only

Answer

No lights are required in light fog

Question 6

What is hydroplaning and how can a driver recover from it?

Accepted Answer

Loss of traction on wet roads; ease off the throttle and steer straight

Answer

Skidding on gravel; apply brakes immediately

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Engine overheating; stop immediately

Answer

Windshield fogging; use defrost only