Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test (Class 5) — All Questions

In Quebec, which drivers must always have a blood alcohol level of zero (0 mg)?

• a.Drivers 21 or under, and new drivers holding a learner's or probationary licence✓
• b.No one, as long as they are under 80 mg
• c.Only commercial truck drivers
• d.Only drivers over 65

Zero alcohol is required for drivers 21 and under and for learner or probationary licence holders; the general criminal limit is 80 mg. (SAAQ)

For a fully licensed adult driver in Quebec, the general legal blood alcohol limit is:

• a.There is no limit
• b.50 mg per 100 ml of blood
• c.100 mg per 100 ml of blood
• d.80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08)✓

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)

In Quebec's demerit-point system, what happens as you collect demerit points for traffic offences?

• a.Points have no effect on your licence
• b.Points are erased after one week
• c.Points improve your driving record
• d.Reaching the point limit for your licence class leads to suspension of your licence✓

Demerit points are recorded for convictions; reaching the limit for your licence class results in a suspension, and new drivers have a lower threshold. (SAAQ)

Driving after using cannabis or other drugs that affect your ability is:

• a.Only a problem on highways
• b.A criminal offence, and new drivers must have zero drugs in their system✓
• c.Legal after 30 minutes
• d.Allowed if you feel fine

Drug-impaired driving is a criminal offence; learner and probationary drivers face zero tolerance for drugs as well as alcohol. (SAAQ)