Safe driving skillsQuestion 229 of 345

What is the first step of the IPDE method?

  1. Sound the horn
  2. Decide on a lane
  3. Brake hard
  4. Identify real and potential hazards early
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Correct answer: Identify real and potential hazards early

You must see a hazard in plenty of time. Then you can predict, decide and act.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 5.2 The IPDE method of driving, page 95

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026