Chapter 7-5: Safe Driver Recognition

The Saskatchewan driver knowledge test features a section on “Safe Driver Recognition,” which rewards drivers for maintaining good driving records.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 7-5: Safe Driver Recognition

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When driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, for maximum fuel savings you should:

Stay in low gear as long as possible

Use the tachometer to shift at the most fuel‑efficient engine speeds

Avoid using the clutch pedal

Always shift at the highest possible engine speed

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What is the amount of financial penalty for each point you move in the Penalty Zone (below zero)?

$10 per point

$50 per point

$100 per point

$25 per point

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Aggressive driving with rapid acceleration and hard braking can increase fuel consumption by approximately:

60%

40%

20%

30%

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At highway speeds, the more fuel‑efficient way to stay comfortable is to:

Drive with all windows fully open

Turn off all ventilation systems

Use air conditioning at maximum at all times

Use flow‑through ventilation rather than open windows and sunroofs

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As long as you remain in the Safety Zone after an incident, you:

Are disqualified from driving

Continue to receive some level of discount

Lose your discount entirely

Must pay a financial penalty

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To be eligible for an SDR discount on vehicle insurance, your vehicle must be registered in which class type?

Commercial classes only

Motorcycle-only classes

Class LV, PV or F (one ton model or smaller)

Class B, C or D only

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For some Criminal Code convictions resulting in bodily injury or death, the maximum SDR penalty can be:

$1,000

$500

$5,000

$2,500

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The Safe Driver Recognition (SDR) program primarily exists to:

Reward all drivers equally regardless of driving record

Replace all other forms of vehicle insurance

Increase traffic fines issued by police

Reward safe drivers with discounts and apply financial penalties to risky drivers

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How is a safety point earned in the Safety Zone?

By driving one full year without an incident

By paying an extra insurance fee each year

By completing a defensive driving course every year

By driving more than 20,000 km per year

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SDR financial penalties are:

In addition to fines imposed by law enforcement

Only applied if you request an insurance review

A replacement for court‑ordered fines

Optional if you agree to attend traffic school

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A vehicle with tires under‑inflated by a total of 10 psi can increase fuel consumption by about:

15%

20%

10%

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In the Good Drivers Zone (+1 to +10), each safety rating point gives you what discount on basic vehicle insurance?

12%

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In the Safest Drivers Zone (+21 to +25), each additional incident‑free year beyond 20 years earns:

A reduction in your deductible to zero

Free vehicle registration

An extra 1% discount up to a maximum of 25%

An extra 5% discount with no maximum

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Using a block heater correctly in winter can:

Replace the need to warm up the car at all

Improve overall fuel economy by as much as 10%

Eliminate the need for regular oil changes

Double your fuel consumption

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A key benefit of being in the Great Drivers Zone is that you:

No longer need to renew your licence

Can never lose your discount for any reason

Have a cushion to protect your discount if you cause a collision or get convictions

Don’t have to report minor collisions

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Combining several short trips into one longer trip is beneficial mainly because:

It guarantees faster arrival times

It eliminates the need for regular maintenance

It increases engine wear and tear

It allows the engine and drivetrain to reach peak operating temperature

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Using an air conditioner in hot weather can increase fuel consumption in city driving by more than:

20%

30%

25%

15%

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What is the maximum discount on vehicle plate insurance available in the Safety Zone?

35%

25%

10%

15%

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Under the SDR program, if you don’t own a vehicle, a positive rating in the Safety Zone:

Still benefits you by protecting you from future financial penalties

Automatically expires after one year

Forces you to pay a higher insurance rate

Has no effect on you at all

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Lowering your highway cruising speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h can reduce fuel consumption by up to:

30%

15%

25%

20%

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On hilly terrain, the most fuel‑efficient approach when using cruise control is to:

Increase speed when climbing hills

Maintain exact speed uphill at all costs

Avoid using cruise control and allow slight speed changes uphill and downhill

Only use cruise control when going downhill

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If you are in the Great Drivers Zone (+11 to +20), what discount do you receive on basic vehicle insurance?

25%

20%

30%

10%

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As you move toward the Safety Zone from the Penalty Zone, you:

Must pay a new penalty each year

Lose your licence automatically

Must retake all licensing tests annually

Do not pay additional SDR financial penalties, only your basic premium

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Drivers lose safety rating points for:

Driving on gravel roads

Unsafe driving, such as at-fault collisions and certain traffic convictions

Owning more than one vehicle

Driving below the speed limit

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After three consecutive years of safe driving, a driver still in the Penalty Zone will:

Automatically return to neutral (the starting point)

Have to pay to restore points

Remain at the same negative rating indefinitely

Be permanently banned from driving

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Another way to qualify for an SDR discount on motorcycle plates is to:

Avoid collisions for six months

Obtain your full M Endorsement

Take any online driving quiz

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To be eligible for an SDR discount on registered motorcycle plates, one option is to:

Own at least two motorcycles

Only ride during summer months

Reach the Novice 2 stage and complete an SGI‑approved motorcycle training course

Avoid riding on highways

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Proper tire inflation helps because:

It removes the need for regular maintenance

It only improves ride comfort

It reduces fuel consumption and makes the vehicle safer to drive

It allows you to exceed the speed limit safely

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Once assessed, motorists have how long to pay SDR financial penalties?

60 days

120 days

90 days

30 days

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A driving disqualification affects your safety rating by:

Moving you to zero regardless of previous rating

Having no effect on your rating

Automatically moving you to -20 or lower on the scale

Reducing your rating by exactly five points

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Financial penalties under SDR are assessed when an incident results in:

A collision in a parking lot

A collision involving property damage only

A safety rating below zero

Any traffic ticket, regardless of rating

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How can a driver move back toward the Safety Zone after entering the Penalty Zone?

By switching insurance companies

By avoiding driving during rush hour only

By paying higher penalties each month

By driving incident‑free, gaining one point per year

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Fuel-efficient driving techniques are beneficial because they:

Only reduce the cost of vehicle registration

Only help the engine last longer

Apply only to hybrid or electric vehicles

Improve safety, reduce fuel use, and cut harmful emissions

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For most incidents, what is the maximum SDR financial penalty (excluding certain Criminal Code convictions)?

$750

$2,500

$500

$1,000

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You only receive a financial penalty for an incident if that incident:

Involves damage over a specific dollar amount

Occurs outside the province

Causes your safety rating to fall below zero (into the Penalty Zone)

Occurs at night

Your score is

This program encourages safe and responsible driving by offering financial incentives and insurance discounts to those who avoid traffic violations and accidents. The section educates test-takers about how the program works, the benefits of earning safety points, and the penalties for accumulating demerits. Understanding Safe Driver Recognition is crucial for new drivers, as it motivates them to follow road rules and prioritize safety. Mastery of this section helps learners appreciate the value of responsible driving and the rewards of maintaining a clean record.

Challenge yourself by repeatedly working through the SGI practice test questions. Aim to articulate the key concepts clearly and confidently, without needing to refer back to your notes. This method will ensure that you thoroughly understand the material and can communicate your knowledge effectively.