Chapter 5-12: What to do if you’re in a collision

The “What to Do if You’re in a Collision” section of the Saskatchewan written driving test outlines the essential steps drivers must take after an accident.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-12: What to do if you’re in a collision

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When should injured persons be moved from where they are found?

Whenever they say they want to move

Only if they are in danger of drowning, suffocating, burning or being electrocuted

Immediately, to clear the roadway

Only after police arrive

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Before going to an SGI claims centre for a vehicle appraisal, what should you do to avoid delays?

Drive directly to any claims centre without contacting them

Report your claim only after the repairs are completed

Go first to an SGI-accredited repair shop without reporting the claim

Call the claims centre closest to your home or customer service first

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When should you begin mouth-to-mouth or artificial respiration?

When the person is not breathing and you are familiar with the procedure

Only if instructed by police

As soon as anyone is unconscious

Only after moving the person

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What information should you be prepared to give the police when reporting a crash?

Only the licence plates of the vehicles involved

Your age and driving history only

Location, number of injured, severity of injuries, and needed support services

The estimated cost of damage

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What should you do if gasoline has spilled at the collision scene?

Turn on air conditioning in all vehicles

Wash the gasoline away with water

Light a flare right beside the spill

Turn off ignitions and extinguish cigars or cigarettes

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What should you photograph after a collision?

The collision scene, vehicles involved, and road conditions

Only any injuries sustained

Only the road signs nearby

Only your own vehicle

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When you need to report a claim to SGI, which of the following is NOT a listed way to do so?

Visiting sgi.sk.ca and submitting your claim online

Visiting an SGI office without calling and submitting a handwritten claim

Calling 1-844-TLK-2SGI (1-844-855-2744)

Calling the claims centre closest to your home

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When is warning other traffic especially critical at a collision scene?

Only during rush hour

Only in construction zones

During darkness or times of reduced visibility

Only on multi-lane highways

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If your vehicle is on fire and you must exit, what should you check for before moving?

Make sure the doors are all open

Make sure the headlights are on

Make sure there are no wires in your way

Make sure the engine is off

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At all times while moving away from an energized vehicle, you should:

Keep arms crossed and feet together

Crawl on your hands and knees

Keep arms out and feet wide apart

Run as fast as possible

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In what order should you provide first aid to injured persons?

Whoever asks for help loudest

Children first regardless of injury

Oldest people first

In order of priority based on the severity of injuries

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Which type of crash must be immediately reported to police?

Only crashes with more than two vehicles

Any crash involving injury or death, hit and run, impaired driver, out-of-province vehicle, or where a vehicle must be towed

Only crashes that happen at night

Only crashes with visible damage

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Besides providing physical care, what else should you do for an injured person?

Avoid speaking to them until police arrive

Leave them alone so they can rest

Reassure them and stay with them until they are transported

Only talk to them if they ask questions

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What is the first priority immediately after a collision if you are not seriously injured?

Protect the scene and prevent further danger

Leave the scene to call your insurance company

Begin arguing about fault

Move all vehicles off the road right away

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What extra precaution is needed if a truck displaying a dangerous goods placard is involved in the collision?

Take extra care in case a dangerous substance is being discharged

Ignore the placard if there is no visible leak

Try to clean up any spill yourself

Approach the truck to check the load

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How should you warn approaching traffic after a collision?

Rely on streetlights for visibility

Set up flares or have people signal at each end and turn on hazard lights

Only use your horn continuously

Stand in the road waving your arms

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What should you do if your vehicle comes into contact with a power line?

Jump out and run away immediately

Signal other drivers to come help move the line

Get out and move the line off your car

Stay in your vehicle and call the power company or 9-1-1 in an emergency

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Who may assess the damage to your vehicle and determine the cost of repairs?

An appraiser or SGI-accredited repair shop

The vehicle’s owner

Any mechanic you choose, without SGI involvement

Only the police officer at the scene

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When jumping away from a burning vehicle, how should you land?

On your hands and knees

Lying flat on the ground

With both feet together

With one foot at a time

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After coverage is confirmed by your adjuster and your vehicle is repairable, where can you have the vehicle repaired?

Only at an SGI-owned repair facility

At the auto body shop of your choice

Only at the claims centre where you reported the damage

At a shop selected and assigned by SGI

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What is the first thing to check for an unconscious person at a collision?

Whether they are bleeding from the arms

That their air passages are clear

Whether they can move their legs

Their insurance information

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In a minor collision with no injuries where all vehicles can be driven, what must you provide to the other vehicle owner?

Only your licence plate number

Only your insurance policy number

Your name, address, driver’s licence number and relevant insurance information

Only your phone number

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How should you stop bleeding from a wound?

Elevate the wound but avoid pressure

Apply ice directly to the wound

Apply direct pressure over the wound with something clean

Wait for paramedics without touching the wound

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What should you do regarding the first aid you have provided when help arrives?

Say nothing to avoid legal issues

Give full information to the ambulance attendant and police

Only tell the ambulance attendant

Only tell the police

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What information should you have on hand to speed up the process when submitting a claim?

Only your driver’s licence

Only your vehicle registration

A written statement from a witness

Driver’s licence, vehicle registration, and auto extension policy number (if you have one)

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What should you do if a person is pinned in a car?

Pull them out as quickly as possible

Move them so emergency vehicles can get closer

Do not move them; support the head and spine

Ask them to climb out on their own

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If your vehicle is not driveable after a collision, what are you instructed to do?

Call the police only and wait for further instructions

Call the claims centre closest to your home to arrange with an adjuster

Leave the vehicle at the scene and wait for SGI to find it

Tow the vehicle to your preferred body shop before contacting SGI

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After jumping from a burning vehicle, how far should you hop to reach safety?

At least 20 metres

At least 10 metres

At least 2 metres

At least 5 metres

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If your vehicle cannot be repaired (is a “total loss”), what will happen?

Your adjuster will advise you of the process for total loss vehicles

SGI will send the vehicle back to you unrepaired

You must arrange everything on your own without SGI involvement

The vehicle will automatically be repaired regardless of cost

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Why should you record the names of witnesses?

To assist police and to have a record for your insurance company or lawyer

To give them directions home

To ask them to fix your vehicle

So you can contact them socially later

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Which type of collision must also be reported to the police?

Minor fender-benders in parking lots with no injuries

Collisions where damage is under a certain dollar amount

Any collision where the driver feels upset

Collisions involving injury, death, hit and run, impaired driver, towed vehicles, or out-of-province vehicles

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When should you not apply pressure to a head injury?

When the person is conscious

When there is a depressed skull fracture

When the wound is small

When it is bleeding heavily

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This section covers ensuring everyone’s safety, moving vehicles out of traffic if possible, and turning on hazard lights. Drivers must know how to exchange information with other parties, including names, addresses, and insurance details. The test also emphasizes the importance of reporting the collision to authorities, especially if injuries or significant damage occur. Understanding these procedures helps drivers remain calm, protect themselves legally, and ensure proper handling of the situation on Saskatchewan’s roads.