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Saskatchewan Class 7: Traffic law, points, insurance and registration

Police stops, impoundments, the Driver Improvement Program, GDL improvement steps, Safe Driver Recognition, vehicle registration, plate insurance and rules related to vehicles.

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You lend your car to a friend who gets it impounded for stunting. Who pays the towing and storage?

Study reference: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (online edition, Rev. 2026), Ch. 8 Complying with the law when driving — The Traffic Safety Act, Traffic tickets, Driver Improvement Program, Safe Driver Recognition; Ch. 2 Saskatchewan driver's licence program — Vehicle registration

All 23 questions in this test

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  1. You lend your car to a friend who gets it impounded for stunting. Who pays the towing and storage?

    1. Nobody, since you weren't driving
    2. You, the owner
    3. Your friend, directly to police
    4. SGI

  2. An incident drops a driver into the Safe Driver Recognition penalty zone. How much is charged per point?

    1. $250
    2. $25
    3. $100
    4. $50

  3. Where can a driver appeal a GDL suspension?

    1. The Criminal Court
    2. The driver examiner
    3. The Highway Traffic Board
    4. An SGI claims centre in person

  4. What is the largest Safe Driver Recognition discount possible?

    1. 50%
    2. 25%
    3. 20%
    4. 10%

  5. At what point total must a driver take a Defensive Driving Course under the Driver Improvement Program?

    1. 15 or more
    2. 18 or more
    3. 24 or more
    4. 9 or more

  6. You move to Saskatchewan with your car. How long do you have to register it here?

    1. Up to one year
    2. Up to 30 days
    3. Up to 15 days
    4. Up to 90 days

  7. A Novice 1 driver's first conviction is rated 4 points. What happens?

    1. Their licence is suspended for 90 days, starting right away
    2. They get only a warning letter
    3. They restart the Learner stage
    4. They must attend a Traffic Safety Education session

  8. Under the Driver Improvement Program, at how many points does a driver get a warning letter?

    1. 9 or more
    2. 6 or more
    3. 12 or more
    4. 21 or more

  9. You are found 25% responsible for a two-car collision. How much of your deductible do you pay?

    1. 25% of it
    2. None of it
    3. Half of it
    4. All of it

  10. Police ask for your vehicle registration and you don't have it. What may they allow?

    1. Up to 48 hours to produce it
    2. Up to 7 days to produce it
    3. Nothing; it is an instant suspension
    4. Up to 30 days to produce it

  11. Under Safe Driver Recognition, what does each incident-free year earn you?

    1. Two safety points
    2. A $50 refund
    3. A free licence renewal
    4. One safety point

  12. A learner's first traffic conviction is rated 2 points. What is the first step?

    1. A warning letter
    2. A defensive driving course
    3. A 30-day suspension
    4. An interview with SGI

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Where may a passenger not ride?

    1. In a seat with a seatbelt
    2. In or on a trailer
    3. In the front passenger seat
    4. In the back seat

  16. A police car behind you turns on its red and blue lights. What must you do?

    1. Keep driving to the next exit
    2. Stop immediately in your lane
    3. Speed up and pull into a lot
    4. Pull to the right edge and stop

  17. 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

  18. How much liability coverage does basic Saskatchewan plate insurance provide?

    1. Up to $200,000
    2. Up to $50,000
    3. Up to $1 million
    4. Up to $2 million

  19. A driver is stuck in the penalty zone. After how many consecutive safe years do they return to neutral?

    1. Ten
    2. Three
    3. One
    4. Five

  20. Which window tint is not allowed?

    1. Aftermarket tint on the front side windows
    2. Sunshades fitted in the rear passenger windows
    3. Factory tint on rear windows
    4. Tint on the sunroof

  21. 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

  22. How many points lead to a 30-day licence suspension under the Driver Improvement Program?

    1. 15 or more
    2. 12 or more
    3. 21 or more
    4. 30 or more

  23. You receive a ticket and want to plead not guilty. What must you do?

    1. Appear in court
    2. Pay half the fine
    3. Mail in the fine
    4. Call SGI

Traffic law, points, insurance and registration: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

The Traffic Safety Act

  • Municipal bylaws must complement The Traffic Safety Act.
  • Police signal you to stop with red/blue lights, a stop light, voice or hand signals: pull as close to the right edge as possible and stop before the next intersection.
  • Show licence and registration on request; police may allow up to 48 hours to produce them.
  • Police may order an unsafe vehicle off the road until repaired.

Vehicle impoundments

  • Three types: impaired driving, unauthorized driver, rules of the road.
  • Unauthorized driver (suspended or unlicensed): 30 days; second in two years, 60 days.
  • Each offence: fail to stop for a peace officer 7 days; stunting 30 days; speeding double the limit or 50+ km/h over 30 days; betting race/stunt 30 days; racing 30 days; Criminal Code offence that is also a TSA offence 30 days.
  • Second offence within 12 months: learner driving unaccompanied 3 days; unregistered vehicle 7 days; driving without due care 7 days; hand-held device (7 days, per Distracted driving section).
  • The vehicle is impounded even if you are not the owner; owner pays towing and storage and may recover costs from the driver. Early release application to the Highway Traffic Board in limited cases.

Traffic tickets

  • Ticket shows the offence, date, time, location, and court date. Stunting, racing and excessive speed tickets bring an immediate roadside suspension.
  • Minor offences: pay the fine by mail if pleading guilty. To plead not guilty you must appear in court.

Driver Improvement Program (experienced drivers)

  • Points for each traffic conviction or at-fault collision.
  • 9+ program information letter; 12+ warning letter; 15+ Defensive Driving Course; 18+ Driver Improvement Training; 21+ 30-day suspension; 24+ 90-day; 27+ 180-day; 30+ interview and penalty; 33+ SGI manual review.
  • Suspensions under the program up to six months.

Graduated Driver Licensing Improvement program

  • Any GDL stage: at-fault collisions, convictions or suspensions place you in the program.
  • First conviction rated 2 points or fewer: warning letter. First incident rated 3 to 6 points: Traffic Safety Education session.
  • Then: Defensive Driving course, Driver Improvement training, 30-day, 90-day, 180-day suspensions, interview.
  • Appeals to the Highway Traffic Board (independent of SGI) for all sanctions except warning letter, education session, interview request and manual review.

Safe Driver Recognition

  • Earn one safety point per incident-free year; each point in the Good zone (+1 to +10) = 2% discount; +11 to +20 = 20%; +21 to +25 = 21% to 25% (max 25%).
  • Penalty zone: $50 per point below zero, up to $1,000 per incident; Criminal Code convictions causing injury or death up to $2,500. Pay within 90 days.
  • Driving disqualification moves you to -20 or lower.
  • Each incident-free year moves you one point toward zero; after three consecutive safe years in the penalty zone you return to neutral.

Vehicle registration

  • Vehicles registered by purpose with the right plate; plate secure, visible, readable by enforcement cameras, never altered.
  • New residents: up to 90 days to register a vehicle; basic insurance required.
  • Basic plate insurance (from SGI, compulsory) + optional extended coverage. Basic covers collision/comprehensive (with deductible), personal injury, and liability up to $200,000.
  • Tort coverage: may sue for pain and suffering subject to a $5,000 deductible. No Fault: automatic unless you file a Tort declaration.
  • Deductible example $950: you pay the first $950 when at fault. Shared fault: pay that share of the deductible (25% responsible = 25%).

Rules related to vehicles

  • No tampering with or climbing on a vehicle without permission; no throwing objects at vehicles.
  • Loads secured so nothing falls off. No holding onto a moving vehicle; no riding in or on a trailer; no riding on the exterior (except construction, maintenance, firefighting, police or parade vehicles).
  • No passengers between the driver and driver's door; passengers must not crowd the driver. Driver needs a clear view front, sides and rear.
  • No aftermarket tint on the windshield or front side windows.
  • No dropping burning material or tire-damaging items on the road.
  • Valid plate firmly on the rear, readable by red light cameras.

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