Chapter 1-2: Vehicle registration

The “Vehicle Registration” section of the Saskatchewan Driving Practice Test explains the legal requirements for registering vehicles in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 1-2: Vehicle registration

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In a hit and run, your damages are:

Covered only if the collision occurs at night

Not covered unless you identify the driver

Covered only for personal injury, not vehicle damage

Covered for the amount in excess of your deductible

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The maximum liability coverage provided by basic plate insurance is:

$200,000

$500,000

$1,000,000

$50,000

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Under Tort Coverage, you can sue for pain and suffering:

With no deductible

Only if the other driver is uninsured

Subject to a $5,000 deductible

Only if you are 100% not at fault, with no deductible

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All vehicles in Saskatchewan must be registered according to:

The driver’s age

The number of passengers it carries

Their purpose and must display the appropriate licence plate

The colour of the vehicle

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If you are not at fault in a multiple-vehicle collision:

You can only recover costs through a lawsuit

You generally do not pay the deductible; the at-fault party is responsible for your damage including your deductible

You always pay your full deductible

Each driver pays half their deductible

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Basic minimum auto insurance coverage in Saskatchewan is:

Optional and purchased only if requested

Only required for drivers under 25

Only required for commercial vehicles

Required by law and purchased with licence plates and registration

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Personal injury benefits for Saskatchewan residents apply if they are injured or killed in an automobile collision:

Only in Western Canada

Only in Saskatchewan

Anywhere in Canada or the United States

Only within 100 km of Saskatchewan

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No Fault Coverage provides:

Only medical coverage if you’re not at fault

Benefits only if another driver is identified

No benefits if you’re at fault

A comprehensive package of benefits regardless of collision circumstances

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Extended auto insurance can provide which of the following benefits?

Coverage only for international travel

Replacement cost coverage, rental vehicle coverage, reduced deductibles, and topped-up injury coverage

Free driver training courses

Free fuel and maintenance for the vehicle

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The Personal Auto Injury Insurance program covers Saskatchewan residents injured in automobile collisions:

Anywhere in Canada or the United States

Only within Saskatchewan

Only in Canada

Only in the province or state where the vehicle is registered

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Plate insurance provides basic coverage in which three areas?

Mechanical breakdown, maintenance, and roadside assistance

Collision and comprehensive, personal injury, and liability

Fire, theft, and towing

Roadside assistance, rental car, and glass repair

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If you are at fault in a multiple-vehicle collision:

You are responsible for your full deductible, and your plate insurance pays the other driver’s deductible and damage

You pay no deductible but lose coverage

You pay only half your deductible

The other driver pays your deductible

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Saskatchewan residents are automatically covered with which auto injury option unless they choose otherwise?

Tort Coverage

No Fault Coverage

A combination of both

Neither, until they file a choice

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A major financial risk of not having enough liability coverage, even with No Fault injury coverage, is:

You may have to pay a portion of your earnings for many years if you are sued and held responsible

Your vehicle will not be allowed on highways

Your driver’s licence is automatically cancelled

You cannot drive outside Saskatchewan

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For storm or weather-related damage, such as hail or a tree falling on your vehicle:

You can recover the deductible from the city

The deductible applies because there is no responsible party to pursue

The government pays the entire cost

The deductible is always waived

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Under No Fault Coverage, suing for pain and suffering is:

Never allowed under any circumstances

Allowed only if both drivers agree

Generally not allowed except in very limited circumstances

Always allowed with no deductible

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If responsibility for a collision is shared (e.g., you are 25% at fault):

You pay nothing; the other driver pays all

You pay your full deductible

You pay 25% of your deductible if your vehicle is damaged

The deductible is split 50/50 regardless of fault

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Additional auto insurance coverage (Auto Pak) is:

Only available from SGI directly

Tailored to your needs and purchased on a separate policy

Automatically included with plate insurance

Only for luxury vehicles

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Liability coverage protects you if:

Your vehicle suffers hail damage

Your vehicle is stolen

You and/or your vehicle are responsible for injuries to others or damage to their property

You need roadside towing

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Tort Coverage provides:

Benefits only for pain and suffering

Only death benefits

A basic package of benefits regardless of collision circumstances

No benefits if you are more than 50% at fault

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One key purpose of extended auto insurance (Auto Pak) is to:

Cover only minor scratches and cosmetic damage

Increase liability limits beyond the minimum $200,000

Replace basic plate insurance entirely

Eliminate the need for a deductible in all situations

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With only compulsory plate insurance, a collision with an animal:

Is covered with no deductible

Is treated as a hit and run

Is covered subject to the deductible

Is not covered at all

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In most single-vehicle collisions, the driver:

Does not pay a deductible

Shares the deductible with SGI

Only pays if another vehicle is involved

Is responsible and must pay their own deductible

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Under No Fault Coverage, you can sue:

For pain and suffering in all cases

Only if the collision occurs outside Saskatchewan

For certain expenses not covered and income loss exceeding plan benefits

Only for vehicle damage

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How must licence plates be attached and displayed?

Placed on the dashboard for easy removal

Displayed only when driving outside the city

Securely attached and clearly visible, not obstructed from being read or photographed

Attached only at the rear and can be partially covered

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New residents have how long to register their vehicle in Saskatchewan?

6 months

30 days

Up to 90 days

1 year

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If your deductible is $700 and you cause $2,000 damage to your vehicle, SGI will pay:

Only half of the repair bill

$1,300, after you pay the first $700

Nothing, because you are at fault

The full $2,000

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Collision and comprehensive coverage is also known as:

Personal liability coverage

Uninsured motorist coverage

Physical damage coverage

Medical payments coverage

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If another identifiable Saskatchewan driver is responsible for your damage:

SGI will not pursue them

Their insurance pays your damage, including your deductible and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

You must still pay your deductible

You can only claim for half of your repair costs

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A deductible is:

The amount you must pay before licence plate insurance benefits pay remaining costs

A penalty added to your premium after a collision

The maximum amount your insurance will pay

A discount for having no claims

Your score is

This section explains the process for registering a new or used vehicle, the required documents, and the importance of keeping the registration up to date. This section also highlights the necessity of displaying valid licence plates and maintaining proof of registration while driving. Understanding vehicle registration rules helps drivers avoid fines and ensures their vehicles are legally permitted on the road. By practicing this section, individuals gain valuable knowledge that contributes to responsible vehicle ownership and compliance with Saskatchewan’s traffic regulations.