Chapter 4-4a: Before you drive

The “Before you drive” section of the Saskatchewan Driver Knowledge Test focuses on essential safety checks and preparations every driver should complete before starting their journey.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 4-4a: Before you drive

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Before you drive, what should you do with loose objects in the vehicle?

Make sure all loose objects are secured

Ignore them unless they are large

Move them to the front seat

Place them on your lap

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Where should car seats and booster seats be placed in a vehicle?

In the back seat, away from airbags

Anywhere, seat position does not matter

In the front seat with the airbag off

In the front seat with the airbag on

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Why is it important to remain in the passenger compartment during a crash?

It is easier for rescuers to see you

The passenger compartment is designed to stay intact while front and rear collapse

It reduces damage to the vehicle

It prevents airbags from deploying

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What is the main safety purpose of head restraints?

To provide a place to hang clothing

They have no safety function

To reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in a collision

To act as a pillow for sleeping

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Car seats or booster seats must be used for a child:

No matter who is transporting the child, including taxis and rideshares

Only on long trips

Only in private vehicles, not taxis

Only when the parents are driving

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What is the primary function of a seatbelt in a collision?

To keep airbags from deploying

To prevent damage to the dashboard

To keep you in your seat and reduce forces on your body

To help you exit quickly

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Why should a safety-minded driver check that everyone is properly secured?

To reduce wear on the seats

To keep airbags from deploying

To avoid making noise with loose seatbelts

Unrestrained passengers can become dangerous flying objects in a collision

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Who is responsible for buckling up passengers aged 16 years and older?

The vehicle owner

The passengers themselves

The driver

The front-seat passenger only

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Where should children be seated in vehicles equipped with passenger-side airbags?

Directly in front of the airbag for maximum protection

In the front seat with no seatbelt

In the front seat with the seat reclined

In the back seat, not in front of the airbag

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Why must occupants wear seatbelts even in vehicles with side airbags?

Because side airbags replace door locks

To prevent the airbags from deploying

Seatbelts are only for front collisions

To stay in the correct position so airbags can protect them effectively

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At approximately what impact speed do airbags typically inflate?

At any speed, even when parked

Only above 80 km/h

Only in rollovers

In crashes over about 16 km/h

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The lap belt is designed to place crash forces on:

Your pelvis

Your chest

Your shoulders

Your stomach

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How should the shoulder portion of the seatbelt be worn?

Snug over the chest, never behind the back or under the arm

Behind the back to avoid neck irritation

Under the arm for comfort

Loosely across the neck

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Why is it important to read the vehicle owner’s manual?

To understand new design and safety features and use them correctly

Only to know tire size

Only to find out fuel capacity

It is not important for safe driving

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What should you do if an engine or oil warning light comes on while you’re driving?

Only check it at the next scheduled service

Cover it with tape so it’s not distracting

Determine the cause as soon as safely possible

Ignore it if the vehicle still runs

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What is the primary safety function of airbags?

To protect the vehicle’s interior surfaces

To help the vehicle stop faster

To cushion the neck, head, and chest in moderate to severe crashes

To replace seatbelts entirely

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Who is legally responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 use seatbelts or child safety seats?

Any adult passenger

The child’s parent only

The driver

The police

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You must be able to operate which of the following without looking at them?

Only the lights and wipers

Only the radio and heater

Only the steering wheel and pedals

Wipers, lights, horn, heater, radio, turn signals, and hazard lights

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In Saskatchewan, who must wear a seatbelt where provided?

Only the driver

Every vehicle occupant

Only passengers under 16

Only front-seat passengers

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In Saskatchewan, children under seven years old must:

Only wear a lap belt

Sit on an adult’s lap with a belt around both

Sit in the front seat with a seatbelt

Be in properly fitted, correctly installed, approved car or booster seats

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How should the height of a head restraint be adjusted?

It should be set as low as possible

The top of the restraint should never be lower than the top of your head

It should be set at shoulder height

It does not need to be adjusted

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Why are passenger-side airbags dangerous for infants and small children?

They do not inflate fully for children

They make the seat uncomfortable

They block the child’s view

The force of deployment can critically injure or kill them

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Where should the lap belt be positioned for maximum effectiveness?

Over the ribs and chest

Low over the pelvis, snug but comfortable

Across the stomach

Loose over the thighs

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At what point are most children considered protected by a regular seatbelt alone?

Only when they can sit in the front seat

At age five regardless of weight

At 25 kg (55 lb.) regardless of age

Usually at age seven and when they weigh more than 36 kg (80 lb.)

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How do seatbelts and airbags work together for maximum safety?

Airbags alone are sufficient at all speeds

Seatbelts only help when airbags fail

Using both offers no advantage over airbags alone

Seatbelts protect in low and moderate-speed impacts; airbags help in high-speed crashes

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When you first get into a vehicle that is new to you, what should you do before driving?

Start driving slowly and learn controls while moving

Only read the owner’s manual later

Only adjust the seat and mirrors

Learn where all controls are and practise using them while stationary

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Where should the pad of the head restraint be positioned?

Behind your shoulders

At the back of your neck

To support the back of your head

It can be anywhere; it doesn’t matter

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Continuing to drive with a warning light on may:

Automatically reset the system

Cause damage to the vehicle

Improve fuel efficiency

Have no effect at all

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What is the overall purpose of modern vehicle safety design features like head restraints, seatbelts, and airbags?

To make vehicles easier to park

To prevent injury and reduce the seriousness of injury in crashes

To increase vehicle speed

To reduce fuel consumption

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How should your seat be set before you drive?

Reclined as much as possible

Pushed as far back as possible

Properly adjusted for your comfort, control, and visibility

Adjusted only after you start driving

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This section emphasizes the importance of inspecting your vehicle for issues such as tire pressure, fluid levels, and working lights. Drivers are also reminded to adjust mirrors and seats for optimal visibility and comfort. Understanding the significance of seat belts and ensuring all passengers are secured is a key element. By mastering this section, drivers learn the habits that promote safety and prevent accidents, laying a strong foundation for responsible driving on Saskatchewan’s roads.

Practice for the SGI test by using the study questions. Keep practicing until you can explain the concepts clearly without referring to your notes.