Practice test 2 of 10 — Saskatchewan class 7 test

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1. Question 1: C. It may startle them into your path

   Honking needlessly as you pass may frighten a cyclist and make them steer into your path.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road with bicycles (p. 40)

2. Question 2: C. The driver going straight

   When opposite drivers stop together and one is turning left, the left-turning driver yields to the driver going straight.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.17 Right of way (p. 61)

3. Question 3: C. 90 days

   Early reinstatement with a voluntary ignition interlock needs an alcohol-related charge and at least 90 days of the indefinite suspension served.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 8.1 The Traffic Safety Act (p. 181)

4. Question 4: B. Do not cut into it or interrupt it

   Funeral processions have special privileges, so other drivers should not interfere with them or interrupt them.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road with funeral processions (p. 41)

5. Question 5: A. A car on the shoulder that might pull out

   A potential hazard is something that might happen, like a car on the shoulder that could pull out into your path.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 5.1 Hazards (p. 94)

6. Question 6: B. 80 km/h

   In Saskatchewan, when there are no speed signs, the speed limit is 80 km/h.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.1 Speeding, stunting and racing (p. 29)

7. Question 7: C. To the nearest curb, left or right

   On one-way streets, pull over to the nearest curb, whether it is on the right or the left.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road (p. 35)

8. Question 8: B. Only beside the spot where you will turn

   Enter a two-way centre turning lane only next to the property you plan to turn into; it is not a driving or passing lane.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.16 Centre turning lanes (p. 58)

9. Question 9: D. The blind spot areas around the truck

   The no-zone is the set of large blind spot areas around a big truck, where crashes are most likely.

   Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road with large trucks (p. 33)

10. Question 10: A. Shift to neutral, slow down, pull over and stop

    If the accelerator sticks, shift to neutral, slow down and stop at the side; only then turn off the key and free the pedal.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.10 Emergency driving (p. 156)

11. Question 11: B. Yield to it as if the siren were on

    With lights flashing but no siren, drivers should still yield to the emergency vehicle in the same way.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.4 Sharing the road (p. 36)

12. Question 12: B. Enough time passing

    Only time clears alcohol from the body. Coffee, a shower or a short sleep will not lower your blood alcohol level.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 7.1 Alcohol (p. 170)

13. Question 13: B. Start braking right away while you work out what it is

    Start braking as soon as you see something, so you slow down while you work out what it is and have more time to react.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.29 Choosing the right speed (p. 74)

14. Question 14: A. 10 seconds

    Idling for more than 10 seconds, except in traffic, uses more fuel than turning the engine off and restarting it.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, Fuel-efficient driving techniques (p. 193)

15. Question 15: D. Low beams

    In fog, blowing snow or heavy rain, you will see better with your headlights on low beams.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.13 Impairing factors (other than drugs and alcohol) (p. 165)

16. Question 16: B. 60 days

    A new driver's first roadside suspension takes the licence for 60 days, along with a 3-day vehicle impoundment.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 8.1 The Traffic Safety Act (p. 179)

17. Question 17: A. 25%

    The handbook says each Safety Zone point gives a discount on your vehicle plate insurance, "to a maximum of 25%".

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 8.5 Safe Driver Recognition (p. 190)

18. Question 18: A. Where you want the car to go

    You steer where you look, so in a skid look where you want the car to go and steer there.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 6.10 Emergency driving (p. 151)

19. Question 19: B. 200 m

    The handbook says: "When using high beams, you must dim your headlights at least 200 m (650 ft.) in advance of oncoming vehicles."

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.27 Headlights (p. 72)

20. Question 20: C. They are the same penalties

    Drug-impaired driving is treated as seriously as alcohol-impaired driving and carries the same penalties.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 7.2 Drugs (p. 174)

21. Question 21: D. The lane is a bus lane

    In some centres, a bus lane has diamond markings in the pavement.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.14 Bus lanes and bicycle lanes (p. 51)

22. Question 22: B. Stop and follow a flag person's directions

    This construction sign means a traffic control person is ahead, so be prepared to stop for directions.

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

23. Question 23: B. Come to a full stop and make sure the way is clear

    A stop sign means a full stop every time, and you go only once the way is clear.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.2 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 76)

24. Question 24: A. The bridge or road may be slippery at zero degrees

    This sign means the surface is subject to icing, and a bridge or road may be slippery at zero degrees Celsius.

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

25. Question 25: D. The angle at which the road meets the rail tracks

    The railway ahead sign shows the road meets the rail tracks ahead at the angle drawn.

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

26. Question 26: B. Right turns are not allowed

    The red circle and slash over a right arrow means no right turn is allowed.

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

27. Question 27: B. Go on with caution

    When you come to a flashing amber light, go on with caution.

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

28. Question 28: B. General or service information

    Blue signs give general information or service road information, such as where to find fuel.

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

29. Question 29: D. Stop, then go when it is safe

    A flashing red light means you must stop, but you may go on once it is safe.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.15 Traffic signals (p. 93)

30. Question 30: A. Go straight, turn left or turn right

    A green light means you may turn left, turn right or go straight once the intersection is clear and it is safe.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.15 Traffic signals (p. 91)

31. Question 31: A. Stop or prohibition

    Red on a sign stands for stop or prohibition, as on the do not enter sign.

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

32. Question 32: C. A movement is permitted, or it gives direction

    Green shows traffic movements that are permitted, such as turns, or gives directional guidance.

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

33. Question 33: D. The next lane or shoulder is higher or lower than yours

    The pavement drop-off sign warns that the next lane, the shoulder or both are lower or higher than your lane.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.10 Construction signs (p. 87)

34. Question 34: C. Cyclists and drivers share the lane

    A chevron and bicycle symbol mark a shared lane, or sharrow, that cyclists and drivers share.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 3.14 Bus lanes and bicycle lanes (p. 52)

35. Question 35: B. Deer often cross this part of the road

    This warning sign marks a section of road that deer cross often.

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

36. Question 36: D. You must not enter this road

    This regulatory sign means do not enter, so you must not drive into that road.

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

37. Question 37: A. Stop, then cross when it is safe to do so

    At a crossing without gates you may cross after stopping while the red lights flash, if it is safe and no train is close.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.11 Railway crossings (p. 88)

38. Question 38: A. A work zone

    The traffic control person, survey crew and highway workers signs each mark the start of a work zone.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.10 Construction signs (p. 87)

39. Question 39: A. A minor rural road or local street

    One crossroad delineator marks all other minor rural roads and local urban streets.

    Handbook: SGI Driver's Handbook, 4.12 Crossroad delineators (p. 89)

40. Question 40: D. A hidden intersection with roads from the side

    This sign warns of a concealed or hidden intersection ahead, with a road from the right and/or left.

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