Chapter 1-3: Graduated Driver Licensing Program

The “Graduated Driver Licensing Program” section of the Saskatchewan Driving Practice Test is designed to help new drivers understand the phased approach to earning full driving privileges.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 1-3: Graduated Driver Licensing Program

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What is the first consequence in the Graduated Driver Licensing Improvement program for a traffic incident rated at two points or fewer?

A warning letter

A Defensive Driving course

A 30‑day suspension

A 90‑day suspension

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How many stages are there in Saskatchewan’s GDL program?

Two

Four

Three

Five

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What licence class is obtained at the Learner stage?

Class 4

Class 1

Class 7

Class 3

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How long must a Learner practise driving with a supervising driver before taking the road test?

Three months

Six months

Nine months

Twelve months

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What type of training must be completed with an SGI-certified instructor before becoming a Novice 1 driver?

Commercial vehicle training

Motorcycle safety training

Mandatory driver education

Air brake endorsement training

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Which of the following is one of the education courses a driver may be required to attend after repeated incidents?

Defensive Driving course

Commercial trucking course

Winter tire installation course

Motorcycle operation course

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In the Novice 2 stage, what happens if the driver has an at-fault collision or traffic conviction?

They are automatically suspended for 90 days

They must restart the 12-month incident-free period from the loss/conviction date

They immediately become an experienced driver

Nothing changes unless there are multiple incidents

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What is one of the possible administrative sanctions in the GDL Improvement program after repeated incidents?

90-day driver’s licence suspension

Lifetime driving ban on first offence

Automatic upgrade to a commercial licence

Only a written warning, regardless of incidents

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What must a driver do after completing the Learner stage and passing the road test?

Immediately become an experienced Class 5 driver

Skip directly to Novice 2

Repeat the Learner stage

Practise as a Class 5 Novice 1 driver for six months

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Which are the three stages of the GDL program?

Provisional, Probationary, Full

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learner, Novice 1, Novice 2

Class 7, Class 6, Class 5

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Which sanction cannot be appealed to the Highway Traffic Board?

A 90‑day driver’s licence suspension

A 30‑day driver’s licence suspension

A 180‑day driver’s licence suspension

A warning letter (also Traffic Safety Education, interview request, manual review)

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What is the main purpose of Saskatchewan’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program?

To allow new drivers to skip driver training

To help drivers avoid paying traffic fines

To reduce the number of licensed drivers on the road

To improve road safety by exposing new drivers to increasing levels of risk as they gain experience

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If a Novice 2 driver’s licence is suspended during the 12‑month period, what happens to the required time in that stage?

The 12 months is extended by the time the licence was not valid

The suspension time counts toward the 12 months

The driver is moved back to the Learner stage permanently

The driver is automatically cleared after paying a fine

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How long must a driver remain in the Novice 2 stage incident-free before graduating to an experienced Class 5 licence?

9 months

6 months

24 months

12 months

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If a driver’s first incident is rated at three to six points, what are they required to do?

Serve a 180‑day suspension

Repeat the road test immediately

Surrender their licence permanently

Attend a Traffic Safety Education session

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This section outlines the three stages: Learner, Novice 1, and Novice 2, each with specific requirements and restrictions. It emphasizes the importance of supervised driving, minimum time periods at each stage, and the rules that must be followed to ensure safety. By practicing this section, new drivers become familiar with the program’s steps, preparing them for both the knowledge and road tests. This understanding promotes safer driving habits and helps reduce accidents among beginners.