Chapter 5-13: Impairing factors (other than drugs and alcohol)

The “Impairing Factors” section of the Saskatchewan written driving test highlights how various conditions can negatively affect driving ability.

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Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-13: Impairing factors (other than drugs and alcohol)

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Emotional or physical stress while driving:

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To reduce cellphone distraction, you should:

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Many collisions caused by cellphones are the result of:

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When you need to dial a number on your cellphone, you should:

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During the first 10 minutes of a rainstorm, roads are:

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When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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While driving, you should never:

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To promote safer traffic flow, you should:

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In fog, blowing snow, or heavy rain, you should:

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The safest overall practice for using a phone in a vehicle is:

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If you cannot see 12 seconds ahead even after slowing down, you should:

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Even slight variations in angry driving behavior are:

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Aggressive driving is more commonly known as:

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, the best way to ensure your safety is to:

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To help others see you in fog, dust, or heavy rain, you should:

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To deal with fatigue, a good strategy is to:

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A behavior that helps prevent road rage is:

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When driving in heavy rain, you should:

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Cigarette smoke inside a vehicle can cause:

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If you know you are under emotional or physical stress, you should:

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When smoking in a vehicle, you should:

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An early warning sign of fatigue is:

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If you cannot stay awake while driving, you should:

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Aggressive driving (road rage) occurs when a motorist becomes:

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A recommended characteristic of the person who drives you when you are under stress is that they:

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Driving while tired is especially unwise when:

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One recommended action when you begin to feel tired while driving is to:

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If a phone conversation becomes stressful or emotional while you are driving, you should:

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When visibility is poor, you should adjust your speed to:

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To avoid contributing to road rage, you should:

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This section examines factors such as fatigue, stress, illness, and prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause drowsiness or slow reaction times. Test-takers learn how distractions such as mobile phones, eating, or adjusting in-car controls can reduce focus and increase the risk of accidents. Understanding these impairing factors is crucial for safe driving, as they can be just as dangerous as drugs or alcohol. Mastery of this section encourages drivers to recognize and manage anything that might compromise their alertness on Saskatchewan’s roads.