Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test (Class 5) Practice Test
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- 1. Traffic Signs & Signals
In Quebec, what must you do when you reach a red, eight-sided (octagonal) STOP sign?
- a.Slow down and roll through if the way looks clear
- b.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Stop only when another vehicle is present
- d.Yield but keep moving
Answer: b
Explanation: A STOP sign requires a full stop at the line or intersection; you may proceed once the way is clear. (SAAQ, Driving a Passenger Vehicle)
- 2. Traffic Signs & Signals
In Quebec, a flashing green traffic light at an intersection means:
- a.You have an advance (protected) left turn before oncoming traffic gets a green
- b.Stop, then proceed like a stop sign
- c.The light is out of service
- d.Pedestrians control the light
Answer: a
Explanation: In Quebec a flashing green light gives you an advance green: you may turn left or go straight because oncoming traffic is still stopped. (SAAQ)
- 3. Traffic Signs & Signals
A single solid yellow line down the centre of a two-way road tells you:
- a.Passing is always allowed here
- b.The line separates traffic moving in opposite directions
- c.This is a one-way street
- d.You may park along the line
Answer: b
Explanation: Yellow centre lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions; you may cross a broken yellow line to pass only when it is safe and legal. (SAAQ)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At an intersection with no signs or lights where two vehicles arrive at about the same time, who has the right of way?
- a.The vehicle on the right
- b.The larger vehicle
- c.The vehicle on the left
- d.Whoever accelerates first
Answer: a
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection you must yield to the vehicle approaching from your right. (SAAQ)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
As you approach a roundabout (traffic circle), you should:
- a.Speed up to merge quickly
- b.Stop fully before entering, even if empty
- c.Enter to the left and go clockwise
- d.Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when there is a safe gap
Answer: d
Explanation: Traffic already circulating has the right of way; wait for a safe gap, enter to the right, and signal when you exit. (SAAQ)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
When passing a cyclist where the speed limit is 50 km/h or less, Quebec law requires you to leave a clearance of at least:
- a.0.3 metres
- b.1 metre
- c.3 metres
- d.No set distance
Answer: b
Explanation: Quebec requires at least 1 metre of space when passing a cyclist where the limit is 50 km/h or lower, and 1.5 metres where it is over 50 km/h. (SAAQ)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Before changing lanes on the highway, you should:
- a.Signal, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder to check the blind spot
- b.Rely only on the rear-view mirror
- c.Change quickly without signalling
- d.Close your window to hear better
Answer: a
Explanation: Mirrors do not show the blind spot, so always signal and do a shoulder check before moving over. (SAAQ)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
On a Quebec autoroute (freeway), the maximum posted speed limit is generally:
- a.80 km/h
- b.90 km/h
- c.100 km/h
- d.120 km/h
Answer: c
Explanation: The maximum limit on Quebec autoroutes is 100 km/h; you must still drive to conditions and never exceed the posted limit. (SAAQ)
- 9. Speed & Road Conditions
When the road is wet and you feel the steering go light as the tires ride on water (hydroplaning), you should:
- a.Ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady without braking hard
- b.Brake hard and steer sharply
- c.Accelerate to regain grip
- d.Turn on the high beams
Answer: a
Explanation: Reduce speed gradually, avoid hard braking or steering, and let the tires regain contact with the road. (SAAQ)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Quebec Graduated Licensing
For a fully licensed adult driver in Quebec, the general legal blood alcohol limit is:
- a.50 mg per 100 ml of blood
- b.80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08)
- c.100 mg per 100 ml of blood
- d.There is no limit
Answer: b
Explanation: The general criminal limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.08); new and young drivers must be at zero. (SAAQ)