SGI Saskatchewan Driving Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions in Saskatchewan?

2 seconds (Correct answer)
5 seconds
Half a car length per 10 km/h
1 second

Correct answer: 2 seconds

A 2-second following distance is recommended in normal conditions, giving drivers time to react to sudden stops ahead.

Question 2: What does a school zone sign require?

Reduced speed limits during posted hours (Correct answer)
No entry during school hours
Complete stops at all times
Yielding to school buses only

Correct answer: Reduced speed limits during posted hours

School zone signs require drivers to reduce speed to the posted limit during the hours shown on the sign.

Question 3: What is 'defensive driving'?

Anticipating hazards and adjusting driving to reduce risk regardless of others' actions (Correct answer)
Following all traffic laws without exception
Driving aggressively to maintain right of way
Driving below the posted speed limit at all times

Correct answer: Anticipating hazards and adjusting driving to reduce risk regardless of others' actions

Defensive driving means anticipating potential hazards and adjusting speed, position, and attention to reduce crash risk proactively.

Question 4: What is the safe minimum stopping distance on an icy road compared to a dry road?

The same distance
Three times longer
Twice as long
Up to 10 times longer (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Up to 10 times longer

On ice, stopping distances can be up to 10 times greater than on dry pavement because tires have very little grip.

Question 5: What does a blue sign typically indicate on Saskatchewan roads?

Motorist services such as fuel or lodging (Correct answer)
Regulatory information
Construction zones
Warning of hazards

Correct answer: Motorist services such as fuel or lodging

Blue signs indicate motorist services including gas stations, rest areas, food, and lodging.

Question 6: Which type of tanker rollover is most common for Class 1 drivers hauling liquid cargo in Saskatchewan?

Side rollover caused by crosswinds only
Outward rollover on curves due to liquid surge (Correct answer)
Front rollover caused by engine weight
Rear rollover from braking on hills

Correct answer: Outward rollover on curves due to liquid surge

Liquid surge in partially filled tankers shifts weight outward on curves, dramatically increasing rollover risk.

Question 7: What is the minimum time a driver must hold a Class 7L licence before taking the Class 7 road test in Saskatchewan?

9 months
18 months
6 months
12 months (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 12 months

Saskatchewan requires Class 7L holders to gain at least 12 months of supervised driving experience before attempting the Class 7 road test.

Question 8: Which of the subsequent is NOT a crucial component of liability?

Negligence
Third Party
Damages
Moral Responsibility (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Moral Responsibility

Moral Responsibility is NOT a crucial component of legal liability. The key elements required to establish legal liability typically include a duty of care, a breach of that duty (negligence), causation linking the breach to the harm, and actual damages suffered by a third party. While moral responsibility might exist, it is distinct from the legal framework used to determine fault and compensation.

Question 9: What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Saskatchewan?

Road closed
Stop completely (Correct answer)
Slow down ahead
Yield to oncoming traffic

Correct answer: Stop completely

A red octagonal sign is a stop sign, requiring drivers to come to a complete stop.

Question 10: What does the low air pressure warning device activate at?

80 psi
100 psi
60 psi or below (Correct answer)
40 psi

Correct answer: 60 psi or below

The low air pressure warning (buzzer or light) activates when reservoir pressure drops to 60 psi or below, alerting the driver.

Question 11: A broken yellow centre line indicates:

Passing is permitted when safe (Correct answer)
Bike lane boundary
Passing only for vehicles turning left
No passing in either direction

Correct answer: Passing is permitted when safe

A broken yellow centre line means passing is permitted when it is safe to do so and the way is clear.

Question 12: Under the National Safety Code, a Class 1 driver must carry a logbook for how many previous consecutive days?

5 days
14 days
7 days (Correct answer)
3 days

Correct answer: 7 days

Drivers must carry completed log records for the current day plus the previous 7 consecutive days.

Question 13: Under Saskatchewan's no-fault system, which benefit covers reasonable medical expenses not covered by provincial health care?

Medical, Rehabilitation and Habilitation (MRH) benefit (Correct answer)
Disability Tax Credit
Extended Health Rider
Third-Party Medical Fund

Correct answer: Medical, Rehabilitation and Habilitation (MRH) benefit

SGI's MRH benefit covers reasonable medical and rehabilitation costs for injuries from a vehicle accident that fall outside provincial health coverage.

Question 14: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?

A mandatory instruction
Warning of a hazard ahead (Correct answer)
Speed limit change
A regulatory requirement

Correct answer: Warning of a hazard ahead

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.

Question 15: An orange sign in a work zone indicates:

A temporary stop
Construction or maintenance activity ahead (Correct answer)
Speed has increased
A detour route

Correct answer: Construction or maintenance activity ahead

Orange signs are used exclusively in construction and maintenance zones to warn of hazards and changed conditions.

Question 16: What should a driver do when experiencing a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accelerate to maintain control
Brake hard immediately
Swerve to the shoulder quickly
Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the throttle, and steer straight (Correct answer)

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

Holding the wheel firmly, gradually releasing the throttle, and steering straight allows the vehicle to decelerate safely without spinning.

Question 17: What does a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black deer silhouette indicate to drivers in Saskatchewan?

A wildlife hazard area where animals may be on or near the road (Correct answer)
A protected wildlife reserve — vehicles are prohibited beyond this point
Reduce speed to 30 km/h; a deer crossing zone is ahead
Deer hunting is permitted in the surrounding area

Correct answer: A wildlife hazard area where animals may be on or near the road

A yellow diamond sign with a deer silhouette warns drivers they are entering an area where wildlife may unexpectedly enter the roadway.

Question 18: A vehicle registered in Saskatchewan must carry at minimum which type of liability coverage?

No minimum — liability is optional
$200,000 third-party liability (Correct answer)
$500,000 third-party liability
$50,000 third-party liability

Correct answer: $200,000 third-party liability

Saskatchewan requires a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability coverage as part of the basic plate insurance.

Question 19: A solid white line along the edge of the road indicates:

A bus-only lane
A bike lane
A passing zone
The boundary of the travel lane (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The boundary of the travel lane

A solid white edge line marks the right-side boundary of the travel lane and the edge of the road surface.

Question 20: What shape is a railway crossing advance warning sign?

Octagonal
Rectangular
Round (Correct answer)
Diamond

Correct answer: Round

Railway crossing advance warning signs are round with an X and RR, warning drivers of an upcoming rail crossing.

Question 21: The mechanism that gives citizens of Saskatchewan the option between Tort and No Fault is known as:

Facility
Injury choice (Correct answer)
Joint liability
Reduced No Fault Option

Correct answer: Injury choice

The mechanism that gives citizens of Saskatchewan the option between Tort and No Fault is known as 'Injury Choice.' This unique system allows individuals involved in an accident to choose whether to pursue a tort claim, which allows for suing for pain and suffering, or to accept the no-fault benefits provided by SGI, which offer more immediate and comprehensive medical and rehabilitation support without proving fault. This choice impacts the type and extent of benefits received.

Question 22: A driver with only Restricted Auto Basic coverage hits a deer. What applies?

The claim is paid under collision coverage
The driver must pay the full repair cost
The claim is denied because wildlife strikes are excluded
The claim is paid under animal collision (comprehensive) coverage (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The claim is paid under animal collision (comprehensive) coverage

Animal strikes fall under comprehensive (non-collision) coverage, which is included in Saskatchewan's basic plate insurance.

Question 23: What is the correct procedure at an uncontrolled intersection in Saskatchewan?

Always proceed first as the approaching driver
Yield to the vehicle on your right if arriving simultaneously (Correct answer)
Yield to the vehicle on the left
The larger vehicle has the right of way

Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right if arriving simultaneously

At an uncontrolled intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Question 24: Eye protection is required for Saskatchewan motorcyclists when:

At all times regardless of windshield
The motorcycle does not have a windshield (Correct answer)
Only on highways
Only when carrying a passenger

Correct answer: The motorcycle does not have a windshield

Eye protection such as goggles or a helmet visor is required when the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.

Question 25: What does a white horizontal arrow painted on the pavement mean?

Traffic must travel in the direction shown (Correct answer)
A turning lane begins
Passing is permitted
A lane merge is ahead

Correct answer: Traffic must travel in the direction shown

Pavement arrows indicate the direction that traffic in that lane must travel.

Question 26: What is the purpose of the Saskatchewan Graduated Licence Program for motorcycle riders?

To require annual retesting
To allow immediate full access to all roads
To progressively build skills before full unsupervised riding privileges (Correct answer)
To restrict riding to daytime hours permanently

Correct answer: To progressively build skills before full unsupervised riding privileges

The graduated licence program builds skills in stages, reducing risk as new riders gain experience before receiving full privileges.

Question 27: A driver lends their vehicle to a friend, who then causes an accident. Under SGI's Restricted Auto Basic, who is primarily covered for third-party liability?

Both the owner and the licensed driver operating with permission are covered (Correct answer)
Neither party — coverage is void when a vehicle is lent
Only the driver (friend) at the time of the accident
Only the owner of the vehicle

Correct answer: Both the owner and the licensed driver operating with permission are covered

SGI's basic plate coverage follows the vehicle, extending liability protection to the owner and any licensed driver operating with permission.

Question 28: When should a driver activate four-way hazard lights?

When waiting for passengers in a no-stopping zone
When the vehicle is stopped on or near the road creating a hazard to other traffic (Correct answer)
While driving slowly in fog to warn others
Whenever driving on highways in winter

Correct answer: When the vehicle is stopped on or near the road creating a hazard to other traffic

Hazard lights should be activated when a stopped or slow vehicle creates a danger on the road, alerting approaching traffic.

Question 29: In Saskatchewan, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers?

0.10 (100 mg/100 mL)
0.05 (50 mg/100 mL)
0.00 for all drivers
0.08 (80 mg/100 mL) (Correct answer)

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 30: What is the minimum third-party liability coverage included in Saskatchewan's basic plate insurance?

$200,000 (Correct answer)
$50,000
$500,000
$1,000,000

Correct answer: $200,000

Saskatchewan's basic AUTOPAC plate insurance includes a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability coverage.

Question 31: A Class 1 driver must complete a pre-trip inspection before driving. At minimum, how often must a post-trip inspection report be completed?

Every 48 hours
Once per week
After every trip or at the end of each day's work (Correct answer)
Only when a defect is found during the trip

Correct answer: After every trip or at the end of each day's work

NSC Standard 13 requires drivers to complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) at the end of every trip or workday.

Question 32: What does a 'Do Not Enter' sign indicate?

Parking is not allowed
The road is under construction
Entry is prohibited in that direction (Correct answer)
A detour is ahead

Correct answer: Entry is prohibited in that direction

A Do Not Enter sign prohibits drivers from entering a road or area, often used on one-way streets or exit ramps.

Question 33: What is the zero-tolerance BAC rule in Saskatchewan?

Zero tolerance applies only between midnight and 6 AM
All drivers must have 0.00 BAC at all times
Commercial drivers must have 0.00 BAC only
Drivers under 22 or on a learner/novice licence must have 0.00 BAC (Correct answer)

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

Skidding on gravel; apply brakes immediately
Windshield fogging; use defrost only
Loss of traction on wet roads; ease off the throttle and steer straight (Correct answer)
Engine overheating; stop immediately

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

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a layer of water; easing off the throttle and steering straight allows tires to regain contact with the road.

Question 35: What is the recommended action when driving through a large puddle or flooded area?

Speed through to minimize contact time
Stop and wait for the water to subside
Slow down, drive through at a slow steady speed, and gently test brakes afterward (Correct answer)
Use full brakes while passing through

Correct answer: Slow down, drive through at a slow steady speed, and gently test brakes afterward

Driving slowly and steadily through water minimizes splash and the chance of stalling; testing brakes afterward ensures they haven't been compromised by water.

Question 36: What is the Hours of Service (HOS) regulation designed to prevent?

Excessive fuel consumption
Speeding on highways
Vehicle overloading
Driver fatigue by limiting driving hours and requiring rest periods (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Driver fatigue by limiting driving hours and requiring rest periods

HOS regulations limit how long commercial drivers can drive and require mandatory rest periods to prevent fatigue-related crashes.

Question 37: What is the safest action when feeling drowsy while driving?

Open the window for fresh air
Turn up the music
Drink a caffeinated beverage and continue
Pull over in a safe location and rest (Correct answer)

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 38: What is 'jackknifing' in a tractor-trailer combination?

The trailer swings out at an angle relative to the tractor during braking (Correct answer)
Both units spin simultaneously
The fifth wheel detaches under heavy braking
The tractor tips over independently

Correct answer: The trailer swings out at an angle relative to the tractor during braking

Jackknifing occurs when excessive braking causes the trailer to swing outward, folding the combination like a closing jackknife.

Question 39: Lane splitting — riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:

Prohibited in Saskatchewan (Correct answer)
Permitted on multi-lane highways only
Legal if traffic is stopped
Permitted at speeds under 30 km/h

Correct answer: Prohibited in Saskatchewan

Lane splitting is prohibited in Saskatchewan and is not legally permitted under any traffic conditions.

Question 40: What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind?

Speed up to clear the road
Pull to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes (Correct answer)
Stop in the current lane immediately
Maintain speed and move slightly right

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.

SGI Saskatchewan Driving Knowledge Test

The SGI Knowledge Test assesses a learner driver's understanding of Saskatchewan traffic laws, safe driving practices, and road sign identification, required to obtain a Class 7 learner's licence.

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