Saskatchewan Driving Rules – Complete Guide 

Saskatchewan driving rules are established by SGI and the Traffic Safety Act. All drivers must follow these rules to ensure road safety and to pass the Saskatchewan written knowledge test.

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1. Speed Limits in Saskatchewan

• Urban areas: 60 km/h unless otherwise posted

• School zones: 30 km/h (during posted times)

• Rural roads: 80 km/h unless posted

• Highways: 90–100 km/h (as posted)

👉 Always obey posted speed limits over default limits.

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2. Right-of-Way Rules

• At stop signs, come to a complete stop.

• At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first.

• If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.

• Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Yield to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens.

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3. Traffic Signals

• Red light: Stop completely.

• Yellow (amber) light: Prepare to stop if safe.

• Green light: Proceed when safe.

• Flashing red: Stop, then proceed when safe.

• Flashing yellow: Slow down and proceed with caution.

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4. Stop and Yield Signs

• Stop sign: Stop before the stop line or intersection.

• Yield sign: Slow down and give right-of-way; stop if necessary.

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5. Seat Belts and Child Safety

• Seat belts are mandatory for all occupants.

• Children must be secured in approved child safety seats.

• Drivers are responsible for passengers under 16 years.

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6. Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving

• Learner drivers: 0.00% BAC (zero tolerance).

• Fully licensed drivers:

  • 0.05% BAC: warning range and penalties

  • 0.08% BAC: criminal offence

• Drug-impaired driving is illegal.

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7. Passing Rules

• Passing is not allowed on:

  • Solid yellow lines

  • Hills and curves with limited visibility

  • Intersections and railway crossings

• Passing on the right is allowed only when safe and legal (e.g., vehicle turning left).

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8. School Zones and Playgrounds

• Maximum speed is 30 km/h during posted hours.

• Watch for children and crossing guards.

• Fines are higher in school zones.

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9. Railway Crossings

• Obey flashing lights and gates.

• Stop at least 5 metres (15 ft) from the nearest rail.

• Never drive around a lowered gate.

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10. Emergency Vehicles

When an emergency vehicle approaches:

• Pull over to the right side of the road.

• Stop until it has passed.

• On multi-lane roads, move away from stopped emergency vehicles.

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11. Headlights and Visibility

• Headlights must be on:

  • From sunset to sunrise

  • When visibility is poor

  • When windshield wipers are in use

• Use low beams in fog or snow.

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12. Lane Markings

• Solid yellow line: No passing.

• Broken yellow line: Passing allowed when safe.

• White lines: Separate lanes in the same direction.

• Solid white line: Lane change discouraged.

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SGI Knowledge Test Tips

• Focus on right-of-way and speed limits

• Learners must remember zero alcohol tolerance

• Railway crossing and school zone rules are common exam questions

• Know lane markings and traffic signals