SGI Basic Test Practice – Rules of the Road

All 60 questions in this test

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1. Who counts as an experienced driver for the .04 roadside limit?

   1. Age 22+, out of GDL, Class 5 or higher
   2. Anyone over 18
   3. Anyone who passed the road test
   4. Anyone with a Class 5 licence

2. An ambulance with its siren on is coming up behind you on a two-way street. What must you do?

   1. Stop right where you are in your lane
   2. Pull to the left side
   3. Speed up to stay ahead
   4. Pull to the right edge and stop

3. You move to Saskatchewan from Manitoba with a valid licence. How long may you drive on it?

   1. 30 days
   2. One year
   3. 60 days
   4. 90 days

4. How much clear sight time do you need each way before a U-turn in a 60 km/h area?

   1. At least 40 seconds
   2. At least 5 seconds
   3. At least 10 seconds
   4. At least 20 seconds

5. Your accelerator sticks while driving. What should you do?

   1. Turn off the key immediately
   2. Shift to neutral, pull over and stop
   3. Brake with your left foot only
   4. Pump the gas pedal hard

6. A flagperson in a work zone signals you to stop. What must you do?

   1. Stop only if workers are near
   2. Slow down and keep going
   3. Honk and drive around
   4. Stop

7. Which habit helps you avoid road rage situations?

   1. Signalling only when others look
   2. Following closely to keep up
   3. Using your horn sparingly
   4. Staying in the passing lane

8. Where should you slow down when leaving a freeway?

   1. On the shoulder
   2. Before you signal
   3. In the right travel lane
   4. In the deceleration lane

9. How far before an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?

   1. At least 50 m
   2. At least 100 m
   3. At least 200 m
   4. At least 500 m

10. A driver is caught driving while suspended for the first time. How long is the vehicle impounded?

    1. 90 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 3 days
    4. 7 days

11. Who must wear a seatbelt in Saskatchewan?

    1. Only passengers under 16
    2. Only the driver
    3. Every occupant where belts are provided
    4. Only front-seat occupants, including the driver

12. A person in a motorized wheelchair is crossing at an intersection. How do the rules treat them?

    1. They must yield to all cars
    2. The same as a motor vehicle
    3. The same as a pedestrian
    4. The same as a cyclist

13. A photo radar camera catches a speeding vehicle in a school zone. Who gets the ticket?

    1. The registered owner
    2. The person who insured it
    3. The driver, by mail
    4. Nobody; it is only a warning

14. A person has two drinks and a cold remedy antihistamine. What impairment might that equal?

    1. About 10 drinks
    2. About 4 to 5 drinks
    3. About 2 drinks
    4. About 3 drinks

15. An emergency vehicle is stopped on the far side of a divided highway with lights on. What speed rule applies to you?

    1. You must slow to 60 km/h
    2. You must slow to 30 km/h
    3. The 60 km/h rule doesn't apply
    4. You must stop until it leaves

16. A Novice 2 driver gets a traffic conviction eight months into the stage. What happens?

    1. They drop back to Learner
    2. Nothing, if they pay the fine
    3. They lose the eight months only
    4. The 12-month period restarts

17. On a diverging diamond interchange, after the light you find yourself on the left side of the road. What is happening?

    1. You took a wrong turn
    2. You must stop and reverse to the last light
    3. You are in a bus lane
    4. This is normal; you cross back shortly

18. Your brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor. What does the handbook advise?

    1. Shift into reverse
    2. Pump the brake pedal quickly
    3. Turn off the engine at once to slow the car down
    4. Push harder and use the parking brake carefully

19. When backing, the front of your car swings wide. What is this called?

    1. Front-end swing
    2. Oversteer
    3. Tracking
    4. Fishtailing

20. You borrow your friend's car and get your second phone ticket in a year. Whose vehicle is impounded?

    1. Your own car at home
    2. No vehicle, since you are not the owner
    3. Neither; you lose your licence instead
    4. Your friend's car that you were driving

21. Which of these is an example of a freeway in Saskatchewan?

    1. A resource access road
    2. Regina's Ring Road
    3. A gravel grid road
    4. A municipal main street

22. According to the handbook, what is the main cause of winter collisions?

    1. Salt on the road
    2. Not adjusting to changing conditions
    3. Glare from other drivers' high beams at night
    4. Worn-out snow tires

23. A driver fails to stop when signalled by a peace officer. How long is the vehicle impounded?

    1. 3 days
    2. 60 days
    3. 7 days
    4. 30 days

24. About how long does it take to glance down and check your speed?

    1. Three seconds
    2. One and a half seconds
    3. Five seconds
    4. A quarter of a second

25. In a city, where may you drive across a street?

    1. At any driveway
    2. Only at an intersection, lane or alley
    3. Only at traffic lights
    4. Anywhere with a gap in traffic

26. Which of these counts as stunting or racing that can lead to impoundment?

    1. Spinning your vehicle in circles
    2. Using cruise control on a highway
    3. Driving 10 km/h under the limit
    4. Passing a tractor on a clear road

27. A 21-year-old has held a full Class 5 licence for three years. What alcohol limit applies to them?

    1. Under .04, like experienced drivers
    2. Zero, as a new driver
    3. Under .05
    4. Under .08

28. What following distance should you keep behind a motorcycle in good conditions?

    1. One second
    2. At least three seconds
    3. Two to three car lengths
    4. Half a second

29. You are 16, writing your first Class 7 test. Besides proof of age, what form must you bring?

    1. A medical report from a doctor
    2. A signature/guarantor form
    3. A driver education certificate
    4. A letter from your school

30. When should you use your right signal in a roundabout?

    1. When you enter
    2. When you are about to exit
    3. The whole time you circle
    4. Never in a roundabout

31. Your car is touching a downed line and catches fire, so you must get out. How do you leave?

    1. Jump clear, then hop at least 10 m
    2. Crawl away under the car
    3. Climb out slowly while holding the door
    4. Step out and run 3 m

32. You are backing out of an angle stall next to a large truck that blocks your view. What should you do?

    1. Back out quickly to get clear
    2. Back out slowly, watching for others
    3. Honk and reverse at normal speed
    4. Rely on your inside mirror

33. You feel very sleepy on a long, straight highway. What is the best thing to do?

    1. Open the window and keep going
    2. Drive faster to arrive sooner
    3. Turn up the radio
    4. Stop and rest or change drivers

34. You are stopped on a freeway shoulder. How should you get out of the car?

    1. Through the closest door
    2. Through the door away from traffic
    3. Through the rear hatch or trunk opening
    4. Through the driver's door

35. An icy road looks the same at -2 C and -22 C. When is it more slippery?

    1. Only when snow is falling
    2. The same at both
    3. At -22 C
    4. At -2 C

36. You are hauling furniture in an open trailer. What does the law require?

    1. The load must be secured so nothing falls
    2. A flag on every item
    3. A second driver to watch it
    4. Hazard lights on for the whole trip, day or night

37. You and another car approach an intersection, and it stays in the same spot in your view. What does this mean?

    1. It is going much slower
    2. It is turning away from you
    3. It is stopped and waiting
    4. You are on a collision course

38. At a two-way stop, you and the car opposite stop together. You are turning left; it is going straight. Who goes first?

    1. The car going straight
    2. You, because you signalled
    3. Whoever honks first
    4. Both at the same time

39. You turn off the highway onto a gravel grid road with no posted limit. How fast may you go in ideal conditions?

    1. 100 km/h
    2. 70 km/h
    3. 60 km/h
    4. 80 km/h

40. How long is a new driver's roadside suspension for a third offence?

    1. 18 months
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 months
    4. 120 days

41. A school bus has stopped with only its four-way hazard lamps on. What should you do?

    1. Pass slowly, watching for children
    2. Pass at normal speed
    3. Honk before passing
    4. Stop 5 m back and wait until it moves

42. How much instruction does the high school driver education program include?

    1. 12 hours in-class, 12 in-car
    2. 20 hours in-class, 10 in-car
    3. 30 hours in-class, 6 in-car
    4. 6 hours in-class, 6 in-car

43. You want to change lanes just before an intersection. What does the handbook recommend?

    1. Change lanes without a signal
    2. Finish before it or wait until after
    3. Change lanes in the middle of it
    4. Signal only once inside it

44. Your car has ABS and you must stop fast. What should you do with the brake pedal?

    1. Pump it rapidly
    2. Press lightly and release
    3. Alternate it with the parking brake
    4. Press firmly and hold it down

45. You need to stop along a roadway. Where should you position your vehicle?

    1. Close to the centre line
    2. Wherever is most convenient
    3. In the middle of your lane
    4. As far to the right as possible

46. You are a Novice 1 driver with a Bluetooth system in your car. May you take a hands-free call while driving?

    1. Yes, if the call is under a minute
    2. Yes, hands-free is always allowed
    3. Yes, on highways only
    4. No, GDL drivers can't use hands-free

47. On a four-lane divided highway, which lane should you normally drive in?

    1. The right lane
    2. The lane with less traffic
    3. The left lane
    4. Either lane equally

48. On a gravel road you approach a hill crest where you can't see oncoming traffic. Where should you drive?

    1. To the right of centre
    2. On the far left
    3. On the shoulder
    4. In the centre path

49. A Class 7 driver is caught driving without a supervisor for the second time in 12 months. What happens to the vehicle?

    1. It is impounded for 7 days
    2. It is impounded for 30 days
    3. Nothing happens to the vehicle
    4. It is impounded for 3 days

50. How should your head restraint be adjusted?

    1. Touching your shoulders for full support
    2. Level with your neck
    3. Top level with the top of your head
    4. As low as it goes

51. You and another car reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?

    1. Whoever is driving faster
    2. You, because you are on the left
    3. Whoever is going straight
    4. The car on your right

52. What does a posted speed limit represent?

    1. The speed most drivers on that road use
    2. The minimum speed allowed
    3. The fastest speed in ideal conditions
    4. A suggested speed only

53. How long is the provincial disqualification after a first Criminal Code driving conviction?

    1. Three years
    2. Six months
    3. Five years
    4. One year

54. About how fast does farm equipment travel on Saskatchewan highways?

    1. Under 5 km/h
    2. 60 to 80 km/h
    3. 10 to 40 km/h
    4. 40 to 60 km/h

55. How long are passed written exam results valid?

    1. One year
    2. Six months
    3. Two years
    4. Five years

56. You are on a highway at 100 km/h and will turn at a crossroad. How far ahead should you signal?

    1. At least 30 m
    2. At least 150 m
    3. At least 500 m
    4. At least 50 m

57. Your right wheels drop onto a soft shoulder. What should you do first?

    1. Speed up to climb back on
    2. Jerk the wheel back to the road
    3. Brake hard right away
    4. Steer straight along it and slow down

58. Why should you shift into reverse as soon as possible when parallel parking?

    1. To lock the doors
    2. To turn on your back-up lights
    3. To turn off the engine
    4. To fold in the side mirrors first

59. In fog you can't see 12 seconds ahead even after slowing down. What should you do?

    1. Follow the tail lights ahead closely
    2. Turn on your hazard lights and speed up
    3. Switch to high beams
    4. Find a safe place to get off the road

60. You missed your exit on Circle Drive. What should you do?

    1. Make a U-turn across the median
    2. Stop in the lane and wait
    3. Stop and back up on the shoulder
    4. Continue to the next interchange