Chapter 4-4a: Before you drive

The “Before you drive” section of the Saskatchewan Driver Knowledge Test focuses on essential safety checks and preparations every driver should complete before starting their journey.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 4-4a: Before you drive

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Before you drive, what should you do with loose objects in the vehicle?

Make sure all loose objects are secured

Ignore them unless they are large

Place them on your lap

Move them to the front seat

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At approximately what impact speed do airbags typically inflate?

In crashes over about 16 km/h

Only above 80 km/h

Only in rollovers

At any speed, even when parked

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You must be able to operate which of the following without looking at them?

Only the radio and heater

Wipers, lights, horn, heater, radio, turn signals, and hazard lights

Only the lights and wipers

Only the steering wheel and pedals

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What is the overall purpose of modern vehicle safety design features like head restraints, seatbelts, and airbags?

To reduce fuel consumption

To prevent injury and reduce the seriousness of injury in crashes

To increase vehicle speed

To make vehicles easier to park

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What is the primary safety function of airbags?

To cushion the neck, head, and chest in moderate to severe crashes

To help the vehicle stop faster

To replace seatbelts entirely

To protect the vehicle’s interior surfaces

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Who is legally responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 use seatbelts or child safety seats?

The child’s parent only

The police

The driver

Any adult passenger

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What is the primary function of a seatbelt in a collision?

To help you exit quickly

To keep you in your seat and reduce forces on your body

To keep airbags from deploying

To prevent damage to the dashboard

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At what point are most children considered protected by a regular seatbelt alone?

At 25 kg (55 lb.) regardless of age

Only when they can sit in the front seat

Usually at age seven and when they weigh more than 36 kg (80 lb.)

At age five regardless of weight

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Continuing to drive with a warning light on may:

Cause damage to the vehicle

Improve fuel efficiency

Automatically reset the system

Have no effect at all

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Where should children be seated in vehicles equipped with passenger-side airbags?

In the front seat with no seatbelt

In the back seat, not in front of the airbag

In the front seat with the seat reclined

Directly in front of the airbag for maximum protection

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The lap belt is designed to place crash forces on:

Your chest

Your stomach

Your pelvis

Your shoulders

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Why is it important to read the vehicle owner’s manual?

It is not important for safe driving

Only to know tire size

To understand new design and safety features and use them correctly

Only to find out fuel capacity

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What should you do if an engine or oil warning light comes on while you’re driving?

Only check it at the next scheduled service

Ignore it if the vehicle still runs

Cover it with tape so it’s not distracting

Determine the cause as soon as safely possible

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How should the height of a head restraint be adjusted?

It does not need to be adjusted

It should be set at shoulder height

It should be set as low as possible

The top of the restraint should never be lower than the top of your head

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How should the shoulder portion of the seatbelt be worn?

Snug over the chest, never behind the back or under the arm

Behind the back to avoid neck irritation

Under the arm for comfort

Loosely across the neck

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In Saskatchewan, who must wear a seatbelt where provided?

Only the driver

Every vehicle occupant

Only passengers under 16

Only front-seat passengers

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How should your seat be set before you drive?

Adjusted only after you start driving

Pushed as far back as possible

Reclined as much as possible

Properly adjusted for your comfort, control, and visibility

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Where should car seats and booster seats be placed in a vehicle?

Anywhere, seat position does not matter

In the front seat with the airbag on

In the front seat with the airbag off

In the back seat, away from airbags

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How do seatbelts and airbags work together for maximum safety?

Using both offers no advantage over airbags alone

Seatbelts only help when airbags fail

Airbags alone are sufficient at all speeds

Seatbelts protect in low and moderate-speed impacts; airbags help in high-speed crashes

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Where should the lap belt be positioned for maximum effectiveness?

Low over the pelvis, snug but comfortable

Loose over the thighs

Across the stomach

Over the ribs and chest

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Why are passenger-side airbags dangerous for infants and small children?

The force of deployment can critically injure or kill them

They make the seat uncomfortable

They do not inflate fully for children

They block the child’s view

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When you first get into a vehicle that is new to you, what should you do before driving?

Only adjust the seat and mirrors

Only read the owner’s manual later

Start driving slowly and learn controls while moving

Learn where all controls are and practise using them while stationary

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Why should a safety-minded driver check that everyone is properly secured?

To avoid making noise with loose seatbelts

To reduce wear on the seats

Unrestrained passengers can become dangerous flying objects in a collision

To keep airbags from deploying

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Why is it important to remain in the passenger compartment during a crash?

It prevents airbags from deploying

It reduces damage to the vehicle

It is easier for rescuers to see you

The passenger compartment is designed to stay intact while front and rear collapse

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Who is responsible for buckling up passengers aged 16 years and older?

The driver

The vehicle owner

The front-seat passenger only

The passengers themselves

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What is the main safety purpose of head restraints?

To reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in a collision

To act as a pillow for sleeping

They have no safety function

To provide a place to hang clothing

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Why must occupants wear seatbelts even in vehicles with side airbags?

Because side airbags replace door locks

To stay in the correct position so airbags can protect them effectively

Seatbelts are only for front collisions

To prevent the airbags from deploying

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Car seats or booster seats must be used for a child:

Only in private vehicles, not taxis

Only on long trips

No matter who is transporting the child, including taxis and rideshares

Only when the parents are driving

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Where should the pad of the head restraint be positioned?

Behind your shoulders

It can be anywhere; it doesn’t matter

At the back of your neck

To support the back of your head

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In Saskatchewan, children under seven years old must:

Be in properly fitted, correctly installed, approved car or booster seats

Only wear a lap belt

Sit on an adult’s lap with a belt around both

Sit in the front seat with a seatbelt

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This section emphasizes the importance of inspecting your vehicle for issues such as tire pressure, fluid levels, and working lights. Drivers are also reminded to adjust mirrors and seats for optimal visibility and comfort. Understanding the significance of seat belts and ensuring all passengers are secured is a key element. By mastering this section, drivers learn the habits that promote safety and prevent accidents, laying a strong foundation for responsible driving on Saskatchewan’s roads.

Practice for the SGI test by using the study questions. Keep practicing until you can explain the concepts clearly without referring to your notes.