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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In Saskatchewan, who must wear a seatbelt where provided?

Only the driver

Only passengers under 16

Only front-seat passengers

Every vehicle occupant

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At approximately what impact speed do airbags typically inflate?

Only in rollovers

Only above 80 km/h

In crashes over about 16 km/h

At any speed, even when parked

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How do seatbelts and airbags work together for maximum safety?

Airbags alone are sufficient at all speeds

Using both offers no advantage over airbags alone

Seatbelts only help when airbags fail

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

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

To keep airbags from deploying

Unrestrained passengers can become dangerous flying objects in a collision

To reduce wear on the seats

To avoid making noise with loose seatbelts

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Where should the lap belt be positioned for maximum effectiveness?

Across the stomach

Loose over the thighs

Low over the pelvis, snug but comfortable

Over the ribs and chest

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

The front-seat passenger only

The vehicle owner

The driver

The passengers themselves

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

Only to know tire size

It is not important for safe driving

To understand new design and safety features and use them correctly

Only to find out fuel capacity

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

Only on long trips

Only when the parents are driving

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

Only in private vehicles, not taxis

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In Saskatchewan, children under seven years old must:

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

Only wear a lap belt

Sit in the front seat with a seatbelt

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

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

To prevent injury and reduce the seriousness of injury in crashes

To make vehicles easier to park

To reduce fuel consumption

To increase vehicle speed

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How should the height of a head restraint be adjusted?

It should be set at shoulder height

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

It does not need to be adjusted

It should be set as low as possible

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What is the main safety purpose of head restraints?

To act as a pillow for sleeping

They have no safety function

To provide a place to hang clothing

To reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in a collision

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Where should the pad of the head restraint be positioned?

It can be anywhere; it doesn’t matter

Behind your shoulders

At the back of your neck

To support the back of your head

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How should your seat be set before you drive?

Pushed as far back as possible

Reclined as much as possible

Adjusted only after you start driving

Properly adjusted for your comfort, control, and visibility

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Continuing to drive with a warning light on may:

Improve fuel efficiency

Automatically reset the system

Cause damage to the vehicle

Have no effect at all

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

To keep airbags from deploying

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

To prevent damage to the dashboard

To help you exit quickly

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

Seatbelts are only for front collisions

To prevent the airbags from deploying

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

Because side airbags replace door locks

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

Directly in front of the airbag for maximum protection

In the back seat, not in front of the airbag

In the front seat with no seatbelt

In the front seat with the seat reclined

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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 do not inflate fully for children

They make the seat uncomfortable

They block the child’s view

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

It is easier for rescuers to see you

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

It prevents airbags from deploying

It reduces damage to the vehicle

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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

Learn where all controls are and practise using them while stationary

Start driving slowly and learn controls while moving

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

The police

The driver

Any adult passenger

The child’s parent only

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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

Loosely across the neck

Under the arm for comfort

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

In the front seat with the airbag on

In the front seat with the airbag off

In the back seat, away from airbags

Anywhere, seat position does not matter

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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 replace seatbelts entirely

To help the vehicle stop faster

To protect the vehicle’s interior surfaces

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

Only the steering wheel and pedals

Only the lights and wipers

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

Only the radio and heater

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

Move them to the front seat

Place them on your lap

Ignore them unless they are large

Make sure all loose objects are secured

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

Determine the cause as soon as safely possible

Cover it with tape so it’s not distracting

Only check it at the next scheduled service

Ignore it if the vehicle still runs

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The lap belt is designed to place crash forces on:

Your pelvis

Your chest

Your stomach

Your shoulders

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

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

At 25 kg (55 lb.) regardless of age

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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.