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Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026

In Quebec, you take the SAAQ knowledge test after holding your learner’s licence for at least 10 months. It has three multiple-choice sections and you need 75% in each one. These practice questions cover Quebec’s licensing rules, road signs and safe driving.

Read before you practiseStart with the Quebec SAAQ Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    A 16-year-old in Quebec applies for a learner’s licence. What do they need from a parent or guardian?
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    Answer: D. Written consent

    Applicants under 18 need consent from their parental authority.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Before you can get a learner’s licence in Quebec, what must you pass?
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    Answer: A. The driving school’s knowledge test (Module 5), after the first four modules

    You complete the first four modules of Phase 1 and pass the driving school’s knowledge test (Module 5).

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How long is the classroom theory part of each Phase 1 module?
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    Answer: B. 2 hours

    Each of the four Phase 1 modules includes a two-hour classroom theory component plus self-study.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long must you have held your learner’s licence before taking the SAAQ knowledge test?
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    Answer: D. At least 10 months

    You must have held your learner’s licence for at least 10 months on the date of the knowledge test.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Which of these is one of the three sections of the SAAQ knowledge test?
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    Answer: D. Passenger vehicle behaviours and techniques

    The three sections are the Highway Safety Code; road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals; and passenger vehicle behaviours and techniques.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What score do you need to pass the SAAQ knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. 75% in each section

    The passing mark is 75% on each section.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    You fail the SAAQ knowledge test. How long must you wait to try again?
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    Answer: C. At least 28 days

    You must wait at least 28 days before retaking the test.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    You pass two sections of the SAAQ knowledge test but fail one. What do you retake?
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    Answer: A. Only the section you failed

    You only retake the sections you failed.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    About how long does the SAAQ knowledge test take?
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    Answer: C. 30 to 60 minutes

    The SAAQ says the knowledge test takes 30 to 60 minutes.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How long is a Quebec learner’s licence valid?
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    Answer: A. 18 months

    The learner’s licence is valid for 18 months.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Who may accompany a Quebec learner driver?
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    Answer: A. A driving school instructor or a person who has held a valid licence for at least 2 years

    Learners must drive with a driving school instructor or an accompanying person who has held a valid Quebec licence of the right class for at least 2 years.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    During which hours may a Quebec learner not drive?
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    Answer: C. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    Learner’s licence holders cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    A Quebec probationary driver must have fewer than how many demerit points to keep the licence?
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    Answer: A. 4

    Learner and probationary licence holders are in the four-demerit-point bracket. You must have fewer than 4 points.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the alcohol rule for Quebec learner and probationary drivers?
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    Answer: C. Zero alcohol

    Learner and probationary licence holders must follow the zero-alcohol rule.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How long must you have held your learner’s licence on the date of the road test?
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    Answer: B. At least 12 months

    You must have held your learner’s licence for at least 12 months on the road test date.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the pass mark for the Quebec road test?
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    Answer: D. 75%

    The road test passing mark is 75%.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Which mistake can cause automatic failure on the Quebec road test?
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    Answer: A. Running a stop sign

    Some mistakes, such as running a red light or stop sign or speeding, cause automatic failure.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    How long does a Quebec probationary licence last?
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    Answer: A. 24 months

    The probationary licence lasts 24 months.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    You are 18 and got your probationary licence 4 months ago. Between midnight and 5 a.m., how many passengers aged 19 or younger may you carry?
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    Answer: D. One

    For drivers 19 or younger, in the first 6 months of the probationary licence, the limit is 1 passenger aged 19 or younger.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    You are 19 and have had your probationary licence for 8 months. Between midnight and 5 a.m., how many passengers aged 19 or younger may you carry?
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    Answer: C. Three

    After 6 months, and until 12 months on the probationary licence, the limit is 3 passengers aged 19 or younger.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    When do the passenger limits for young probationary drivers in Quebec NOT apply?
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    Answer: B. When a person who has held a full licence for 2+ years sits beside the driver

    The limits are lifted when a full-licence holder with at least 2 years of experience sits beside you. Immediate family members also do not count.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What should you show when you arrive for the SAAQ knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. Your learner’s licence or a piece of photo ID

    Present your learner’s licence or a piece of photo ID.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    In which languages are audio recordings of the SAAQ knowledge test questions available?
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    Answer: A. French and English

    Audio recordings of the questions are available in French and English to help with reading.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How do you book the SAAQ knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. Online through SAAQclic

    The knowledge test is booked through SAAQclic. Phone booking is available for people who need accommodations.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Who can apply for a Quebec Class 5 learner’s licence?
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    Answer: A. A person whose principal residence is in Quebec and who may stay in Canada for more than six months

    You must have your principal residence in Quebec and be a Canadian citizen or authorized to stay in Canada for more than six months.

What to know before the test

  • You must be at least 16. If you are under 18, you need consent from a parent or guardian.
  • To get a learner’s licence, you finish the first four modules of Phase 1 at a driving school and pass the school’s knowledge test (Module 5).
  • You can take the SAAQ knowledge test once you have held your learner’s licence for at least 10 months. Book it through SAAQclic.
  • The SAAQ test has three multiple-choice sections. You need 75% in each section, and the test takes 30 to 60 minutes.
  • If you fail, wait at least 28 days and retake only the sections you failed.
  • Learners must drive with an accompanying person who has held a valid licence for at least 2 years, must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., and must follow the zero-alcohol rule.
  • The probationary licence lasts 24 months. You must keep fewer than 4 demerit points and follow the zero-alcohol rule.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass mark for the SAAQ knowledge test?

You need 75% in each of the three sections: the Highway Safety Code; road signs, markings and signals; and driving behaviours and techniques.

When can I take the SAAQ knowledge test?

After you have held your learner’s licence for at least 10 months on the test date. Book it through SAAQclic.

Can I take the SAAQ knowledge test in English?

Audio recordings of the questions are available in French and English. Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic may be requested where available.

What happens if I fail the SAAQ knowledge test?

You must wait at least 28 days. You only retake the sections you failed.

How long do I need my learner’s licence before the road test?

At least 12 months on the date of the road test. The learner’s licence is valid for 18 months.

What do I bring to the SAAQ knowledge test?

Your learner’s licence or a piece of photo ID.

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