Saskatchewan Class 7: Distracted driving, fatigue and road rage

All 16 questions in this test

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1. You just received upsetting news and feel very angry. What should you do about driving?

   1. Drive only on side streets
   2. Have someone else drive
   3. Drive slowly with the radio off
   4. Drive, but avoid the highway

2. Which phone call is allowed for both new and experienced drivers?

   1. A call made while parked at the roadside
   2. A voice-to-text message
   3. A hands-free call to a friend while moving
   4. A one-touch call while moving

3. When during a rainstorm are roads the most slippery?

   1. Only when it stops raining
   2. In the first 10 minutes
   3. After an hour of rain
   4. Only at night

4. While stopped at a red light, you pick up your phone to read a text. Is this allowed?

   1. Yes, because you are stopped
   2. Yes, if you only read it
   3. Yes, if the phone is on speaker
   4. No, hand-held phone use is banned

5. Is it legal to smoke in your vehicle while children are riding in it?

   1. Yes, if they are over 12
   2. Yes, with a window open
   3. No, it is illegal
   4. Yes, on short trips

6. 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

7. Which screen may you watch while driving?

   1. A sports game on the dashboard
   2. A video call on your phone
   3. A movie on a mounted tablet
   4. One showing only driving information

8. A driver gets a second ticket for using a hand-held phone within 12 months. What happens to the vehicle?

   1. Nothing; only a fine applies
   2. It is impounded for 30 days
   3. It is impounded for seven days
   4. Its plates are cancelled

9. A driver behind you is tailgating and honking angrily. What does the handbook advise?

   1. Pull over and let them pass
   2. Brake suddenly to warn them
   3. Speed up to get away
   4. Make eye contact to calm them

10. An experienced driver wants to take calls while driving. Which setup is allowed?

    1. Phone in a cup holder for texting
    2. Tablet on the seat for video calls
    3. Phone held between ear and shoulder
    4. Voice-activated phone mounted on the dash

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. What is an early warning sign that you are getting tired at the wheel?

    1. You feel more alert than usual
    2. You stare straight ahead and stop scanning
    3. You check your mirrors more often
    4. You drive slightly under the limit

15. 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

16. Which headlights help you see best in fog or heavy rain?

    1. High beams
    2. Low beams
    3. No lights at all
    4. Parking lights only