Saskatchewan Driver Education GDL Class 7 Learner Practice Test

What penalty applies to impaired driving if it causes no bodily harm or death?

1. Criminal record, minimum fine $1,000, up to 5 years in jail

2. Criminal record, up to life in jail

3. Prohibited from operating a motor vehicle for 1-3 years

4. A fine with no maximum limit

The correct answer is: Criminal record, minimum fine $1,000, up to 5 years in jail

Driving while impaired is a serious offense and can lead to severe consequences. Option B, criminal record and up to life in jail, may seem like a harsher punishment, but it only applies if the impaired driving results in bodily harm or death. Option C, being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle for 1-3 years, may also seem like a likely penalty, but it is typically reserved for less serious cases of impaired driving. Option D, a fine with no maximum limit, is not specific enough and does not accurately reflect the standard penalty for impaired driving. Therefore, the correct answer is A - a criminal record, minimum fine of $1,000, and up to 5 years in jail. This is a serious penalty, but it does not involve bodily harm or death.