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From the 2004 Drivers Handbook
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Turn signals will give away your next move. A confident Saskatchewan driver avoids using them.
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Under no circumstances should you maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, because somebody else will fill in the space, putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
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The faster you drive through a red light, the less of a chance of getting hit.
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Warning! Never come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it and it will result in your being rear-ended.
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Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive body work, especially with Manitoba or Montana license plates. With no insurance, the other operator has nothing to lose.
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Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a vigorous foot massage as the brake pedal violently pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to strengthen your leg muscles.
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Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way to prepare other drivers entering the highway.
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Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given as only a suggestion and are not enforceable in Saskatchewan during rush hour, especially on the Ring Road in Regina.
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Just because you're in the left lane on the highway doing 100, just ignore the person behind you coming up at 110.
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Always brake and rubberneck when you see an accident or even someone changing a tire. This is seen as a sign of respect for the victim.
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Learn to swerve abruptly without signaling. Saskatchewan is the home of the high-speed slalom driving. Thanks to the Department of Public Works, which puts potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them alert.
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It is tradition in Saskatchewan to honk your horn at cars in front of you that do not move within 3 milliseconds after the light turns green.
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To avoid injury in the event of a collision or rollover, it is important to exit your vehicle through the windshield right away. Wearing your seatbelt will only impede your high-velocity escape from danger.
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Remember that the goal of every Saskatchewan driver is to get ahead of the pack by whatever means necessary.
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In Saskatchewan, 'flipping the bird' is considered a polite salute. This gesture should always be returned.