Practice test 1 of 10 — Saskatchewan class 7 test

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1. Question 1: D. Traffic already in the roundabout

   Traffic entering a roundabout must yield to the traffic that is already in the roundabout.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.19 Interchanges (p. 64)

2. Question 2: B. 30 m

   Under 60 km/h, signal at least 30 m before turning; at higher speeds, signal at least 150 m ahead.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.11 Signalling (p. 47)

3. Question 3: D. A passenger was injured

   Crashes where someone is injured or killed must be reported to police at once, as must hit and runs, impaired drivers, out-of-province vehicles and tows.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.12 What to do if you're in a collision (p. 160)

4. Question 4: B. None; it is banned for all drivers

   Holding, viewing or using a hand-held cellphone while driving is banned for all drivers in Saskatchewan.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.2 Distracted driving (p. 31)

5. Question 5: B. Stay with your vehicle and keep calm

   Many people die after leaving their vehicle in a blizzard; staying with the vehicle gives you a better chance of being found.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.8 Winter driving (p. 146)

6. Question 6: C. Glare ice

   Locking all four wheels gives the shortest stopping distance on all surfaces except glare ice.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.9 Braking (p. 148)

7. Question 7: A. Only at an intersection, lane or alley

   You may drive across a street only at an intersection, lane or alley, and some cities also ban crossing at lanes or alleys.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.22 Crossing urban streets (p. 69)

8. Question 8: B. On the left

   You must normally pass on the left, except in the few cases where the law lets you pass on the right.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.13 Passing (p. 49)

9. Question 9: C. Yes, it can block traffic and be unsafe

   Driving too slowly can be a hazard, so never go so slow that you block traffic without taking proper safety steps.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.1 Speeding, stunting and racing (p. 30)

10. Question 10: A. They are tripled

    Speeding fines are tripled when you pass highway workers, or equipment with a worker in it, in a work zone.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.1 Speeding, stunting and racing (p. 30)

11. Question 11: C. Pull close to the right edge and stop before the next intersection

    When police signal you, pull over as near to the right edge as you can and stop before you reach the next intersection.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 8.1 The Traffic Safety Act (p. 176)

12. Question 12: A. The right-hand lane

    Travel in the right-hand lane and use the left lane only for passing, turning left or emergencies.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.20 Highways (p. 68)

13. Question 13: C. Give up your right of way to avoid a crash

    Every driver must try to avoid a collision, so give up your right of way rather than insist on it.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.17 Right of way (p. 62)

14. Question 14: D. Yield the right of way to it

    You must always yield the right of way to highway construction or maintenance vehicles with warning lights flashing.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.17 Right of way (p. 62)

15. Question 15: B. Brake as hard as you can without locking the wheels

    Threshold braking uses all the braking force available while stopping just short of the point where the wheels lock.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.9 Braking (p. 148)

16. Question 16: C. 9 months

    The handbook says a Class 7 driver "must retain that classification for at least nine months (9 months) before becoming eligible for any examinations" for another class.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 2.11 Your test (p. 24)

17. Question 17: B. Go slowly with care, watching for children

    You are not required to stop for a bus showing four-way hazard lamps, but go slowly and watch for children crossing.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road with school buses (p. 37)

18. Question 18: D. Drive in forward and back out to leave

    Spaces at about 60 degrees are meant to be entered by driving in forward and left by backing out with care.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.1 Parking (p. 129)

19. Question 19: B. Only at an intersection or a cross-over

    You may cross a median, boulevard or ditch only at an intersection or where a cross-over has been built.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.25 Medians (p. 70)

20. Question 20: D. $5,000

    The handbook says Tort Coverage drivers not totally at fault can sue for pain and suffering, "subject to a $5,000 deductible".

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 2.2 Vehicle registration (p. 8)

21. Question 21: C. You must not turn around to go the other way

    This is a no U-turn sign: you must not turn around in the roadway to travel the opposite way.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.4 Regulatory signs (p. 79)

22. Question 22: B. 3 km

    The handbook says: "Workers are identified as anyone within 3 km of a traffic control person, survey crew or highway workers sign."

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.4 Regulatory signs (p. 78)

23. Question 23: C. Give the right of way to trains and stop if needed

    The crossbuck marks a railway crossing and means give the right of way and stop if necessary.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.2 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 77)

24. Question 24: C. School zone and school crosswalk ahead signs

    Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school zone and school crosswalk ahead signs.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.3 Standard sign colours (p. 78)

25. Question 25: D. A stop sign is ahead

    This warning sign shows a stop sign is ahead, so be ready to stop.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 83)

26. Question 26: A. A bump or rough road ahead

    This warning sign shows there is a bump or rough road ahead.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 83)

27. Question 27: C. This lane may turn right or go through

    That lane designation sign means this lane may turn right or go straight through.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.7 Regulatory lane designation signs (p. 81)

28. Question 28: B. Stop at the traffic lights ahead

    This sign warns of traffic signals ahead, so be prepared to stop at the lights.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 83)

29. Question 29: B. You are in or near a school zone

    The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with children on it is the school zone sign.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.2 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 77)

30. Question 30: A. Traffic going the same way

    White line markings separate traffic travelling the same way, in the same direction.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.7 Directional dividing lines (p. 44)

31. Question 31: A. To guide you around a sharp curve

    Chevron signs guide drivers around sharp curves in the road.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 85)

32. Question 32: C. The right lane ends ahead

    This warning sign means a lane ends; the right lane ends ahead.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 84)

33. Question 33: D. You are entering a construction zone, so expect speed changes

    The construction ahead sign means you are entering a construction zone, so drive with extra care and expect speed limit changes.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.10 Construction signs (p. 86)

34. Question 34: D. Traffic ahead moves in both directions

    This warning sign means two-way traffic ahead, so expect traffic moving in both directions.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.9 Warning signs (p. 83)

35. Question 35: B. Wait for the green light, then turn

    This sign means no right turn on red, so you must wait for the green light before turning right.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.8 Regulatory turn control signs (p. 82)

36. Question 36: C. Parking is not allowed in the area shown

    This sign means parking is prohibited as the sign indicates.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.5 Regulatory parking signs (p. 80)

37. Question 37: B. A blue pentagon with white children

    The handbook says: "The old school zone sign has a pentagon shape, but with a blue background and shows a white silhouette of children."

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.2 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 77)

38. Question 38: C. Diesel fuel is sold here

    On the fuel information sign, the letter D means diesel fuel is available.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.14 Information signs (p. 90)

39. Question 39: C. Gas for cars is sold nearby

    This blue information sign shows gas (gasoline fuel) is available nearby.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.14 Information signs (p. 90)

40. Question 40: A. A green light will soon show for both directions

    The amber arrow after a left-turn arrow means the green light is about to appear for traffic in both directions.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.15 Traffic signals (p. 92)