Chapter 5-13: Impairing factors (other than drugs and alcohol)

The “Impairing Factors” section of the Saskatchewan written driving test highlights how various conditions can negatively affect driving ability.

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Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-13: Impairing factors (other than drugs and alcohol)

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Cigarette smoke inside a vehicle can cause:

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When driving in heavy rain, you should:

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To promote safer traffic flow, you should:

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To avoid contributing to road rage, you should:

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Many collisions caused by cellphones are the result of:

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To help others see you in fog, dust, or heavy rain, you should:

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While driving, you should never:

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To deal with fatigue, a good strategy is to:

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Even slight variations in angry driving behavior are:

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If you cannot stay awake while driving, you should:

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To reduce cellphone distraction, you should:

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An early warning sign of fatigue is:

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When you need to dial a number on your cellphone, you should:

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If a phone conversation becomes stressful or emotional while you are driving, you should:

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One recommended action when you begin to feel tired while driving is to:

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Driving while tired is especially unwise when:

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A recommended characteristic of the person who drives you when you are under stress is that they:

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During the first 10 minutes of a rainstorm, roads are:

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In fog, blowing snow, or heavy rain, you should:

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Emotional or physical stress while driving:

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When visibility is poor, you should adjust your speed to:

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, the best way to ensure your safety is to:

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When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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A behavior that helps prevent road rage is:

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If you know you are under emotional or physical stress, you should:

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If you cannot see 12 seconds ahead even after slowing down, you should:

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The safest overall practice for using a phone in a vehicle is:

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Aggressive driving is more commonly known as:

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Aggressive driving (road rage) occurs when a motorist becomes:

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When smoking in a vehicle, you should:

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This section examines factors such as fatigue, stress, illness, and prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause drowsiness or slow reaction times. Test-takers learn how distractions such as mobile phones, eating, or adjusting in-car controls can reduce focus and increase the risk of accidents. Understanding these impairing factors is crucial for safe driving, as they can be just as dangerous as drugs or alcohol. Mastery of this section encourages drivers to recognize and manage anything that might compromise their alertness on Saskatchewan’s roads.