SGI Class 1 License 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'black ice' conditions that Class 1 drivers must watch for in Saskatchewan winters?

Accepted Answer

A thin transparent layer of ice that makes pavement look wet

Answer

Black ice is a thin, nearly invisible coating of ice on the road surface that appears as a wet sheen and offers almost no traction.

Question 2

What does a Class 1 driver need to know about high centre-of-gravity loads on curves?

Accepted Answer

High loads shift the centre of gravity up, increasing rollover risk on curves

Answer

High centre-of-gravity loads increase the risk of rollover when taking curves, especially at highway speeds.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

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

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when a Class 1 driver encounters a weight scale on a Saskatchewan highway?

Accepted Answer

All vehicles subject to scale must enter when the scale is open and the light is red or flashing

Answer

When a weigh scale is open and displays a red or flashing signal, all applicable commercial vehicles must enter regardless of perceived weight.

Question 5

A Class 1 driver is operating on a gravel secondary highway in Saskatchewan. What should the driver be most cautious about regarding following distance?

Accepted Answer

Loose gravel reduces tire traction and increases stopping distance

Answer

Loose gravel reduces traction significantly, meaning stopping distances are much longer than on dry pavement.

SGI - Saskatchewan Government Insurance Corporation Practice Test

SGI - Saskatchewan Government Insurance Corporation Practice Test

SGI Class 1 License 3