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

That their air passages are clear

Whether they can move their legs

Whether they are bleeding from the arms

Their insurance information

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When should you not apply pressure to a head injury?

When the wound is small

When it is bleeding heavily

When there is a depressed skull fracture

When the person is conscious

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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 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

Visiting sgi.sk.ca and submitting your claim online

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

The vehicle will automatically be repaired regardless of cost

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

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How should you warn approaching traffic after a collision?

Stand in the road waving your arms

Only use your horn continuously

Rely on streetlights for visibility

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

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

At least 2 metres

At least 10 metres

At least 20 metres

At least 5 metres

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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

Move all vehicles off the road right away

Leave the scene to call your insurance company

Begin arguing about fault

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

Make sure the engine is off

Make sure the headlights are on

Make sure there are no wires in your way

Make sure the doors are all open

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

Try to clean up any spill yourself

Ignore the placard if there is no visible leak

Approach the truck to check the load

Take extra care in case a dangerous substance is being discharged

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What should you photograph after a collision?

Only the road signs nearby

Only your own vehicle

Only any injuries sustained

The collision scene, vehicles involved, and road conditions

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

Any collision where the driver feels upset

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

Minor fender-benders in parking lots with no injuries

Collisions where damage is under a certain dollar amount

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

Keep arms out and feet wide apart

Run as fast as possible

Crawl on your hands and knees

Keep arms crossed and feet together

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

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

Your age and driving history only

The estimated cost of damage

Only the licence plates of the vehicles involved

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

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

Immediately, to clear the roadway

Only after police arrive

Whenever they say they want to move

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

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

Report your claim only after the repairs are completed

Drive directly to any claims centre without contacting them

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

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

Light a flare right beside the spill

Turn off ignitions and extinguish cigars or cigarettes

Turn on air conditioning in all vehicles

Wash the gasoline away with water

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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 ask them to fix your vehicle

To give them directions home

So you can contact them socially later

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

Do not move them; support the head and spine

Move them so emergency vehicles can get closer

Pull them out as quickly as possible

Ask them to climb out on their own

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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 a shop selected and assigned by SGI

Only at the claims centre where you reported the damage

At the auto body shop of your choice

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

With both feet together

With one foot at a time

Lying flat on the ground

On your hands and knees

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

As soon as anyone is unconscious

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

Only after moving the person

Only if instructed by police

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

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

Signal other drivers to come help move the line

Jump out and run away immediately

Get out and move the line off your car

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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

Any mechanic you choose, without SGI involvement

The vehicle’s owner

Only the police officer at the scene

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

During darkness or times of reduced visibility

Only during rush hour

Only on multi-lane highways

Only in construction zones

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

Only tell the police

Say nothing to avoid legal issues

Give full information to the ambulance attendant and police

Only tell the ambulance attendant

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How should you stop bleeding from a wound?

Apply ice directly to the wound

Elevate the wound but avoid pressure

Apply direct pressure over the wound with something clean

Wait for paramedics without touching the wound

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

A written statement from a witness

Only your vehicle registration

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

Only your driver’s licence

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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

Only talk to them if they ask questions

Reassure them and stay with them until they are transported

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

Tow the vehicle to your preferred body shop before contacting SGI

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

Call the police only and wait for further instructions

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

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Which type of crash must be immediately reported to police?

Only crashes that happen at night

Only crashes with visible damage

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

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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 phone number

Only your insurance policy number

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

Only your licence plate number

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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.