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

Skip directly to Novice 2

Practise as a Class 5 Novice 1 driver for six months

Repeat the Learner stage

Immediately become an experienced Class 5 driver

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

Winter tire installation course

Defensive Driving course

Motorcycle operation course

Commercial trucking course

4 / 15

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

Five

Four

Two

Three

5 / 15

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

Only a written warning, regardless of incidents

Lifetime driving ban on first offence

Automatic upgrade to a commercial licence

90-day driver’s licence suspension

6 / 15

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

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

They are automatically suspended for 90 days

They immediately become an experienced driver

Nothing changes unless there are multiple incidents

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

Three months

Twelve months

Nine months

Six months

9 / 15

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

Commercial vehicle training

Mandatory driver education

Motorcycle safety training

Air brake endorsement training

10 / 15

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

A 30‑day suspension

A warning letter

A Defensive Driving course

A 90‑day suspension

11 / 15

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

Surrender their licence permanently

Repeat the road test immediately

Attend a Traffic Safety Education session

Serve a 180‑day suspension

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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 driver is moved back to the Learner stage permanently

The suspension time counts toward the 12 months

The driver is automatically cleared after paying a fine

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

13 / 15

Which sanction cannot be appealed to the Highway Traffic Board?

A 180‑day driver’s licence suspension

A 30‑day driver’s licence suspension

A 90‑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 improve road safety by exposing new drivers to increasing levels of risk as they gain experience

To reduce the number of licensed drivers on the road

To help drivers avoid paying traffic fines

To allow new drivers to skip driver training

15 / 15

What licence class is obtained at the Learner stage?

Class 1

Class 7

Class 3

Class 4

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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.