Chapter 2-18: Pedestrians

The “Pedestrians” section of the Saskatchewan Driving Knowledge Test focuses on the rules and responsibilities drivers have towards people on foot.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 2-18: Pedestrians

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As a pedestrian walking along a road (without sidewalks), you should:

Walk in the middle of the lane

Walk on the right shoulder, with traffic

Walk on the left shoulder, facing oncoming traffic

Walk with your back to oncoming traffic

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When approaching an intersection, you must yield the right of way to:

Pedestrians who are crossing the street

Only vehicles turning left

Vehicles in the opposite lane

Cyclists riding on the sidewalk

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When a school crossing guard directs you to stop at a crosswalk, you must:

Honk to warn pedestrians and keep going

Slow down but proceed carefully

Stop your vehicle and remain stopped as directed

Stop only if children are actually in the road

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Which of the following are included in the definition of pedestrians?

Only children and elderly people

Only people walking on foot

Only people using non-motorized devices

Persons in wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, and medical scooters

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Where must you stop your vehicle for a pedestrian at an intersection?

In the middle of the crosswalk

Just past the crosswalk

Only if there is a stop sign

Before the crosswalk, whether painted or an imaginary extension of the sidewalk

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When another vehicle is stopped at an intersection to let pedestrians cross, you:

May pass if you signal and change lanes

May pass carefully if you see no pedestrians

May pass only if you are turning right

May not pass that vehicle

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If a traffic light changes while a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk, who has the right of way?

The turning vehicles only

The first vehicle that reached the intersection

The vehicles with the green light

The pedestrian in the crosswalk

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How should you respond if you see someone who appears ready to jaywalk (step out in front of you)?

Speed up to get past before they cross

Honk and drive around them

Stop and wave them across, encouraging them to cross

Be prepared to stop for the pedestrian

Your score is

This section evaluates your understanding of crosswalk laws, right-of-way at intersections, and the importance of yielding to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crossings. The test highlights situations where extra caution is required, such as near schools, playgrounds, and in low-visibility conditions. Drivers are also assessed on their awareness of signals and signs related to pedestrian zones. Mastering this section ensures that new drivers can safely share the road and help protect vulnerable road users throughout Saskatchewan’s communities.