Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ABrake hard in the middle of the curve
   • BSpeed up through the curve
   • CMove into the left lane
   • DSlow down before the curve
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   Answer: D. Slow down before the curve

   Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking hard in a curve can cause a skid.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

   • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
   • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
   • CAt the limit, because it is the law
   • DA little over the limit to keep up
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   Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

   Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must drive at least 50 km/h
   • BThe suggested speed for a curve is 50 km/h
   • CThe speed limit for trucks only is 50 km/h
   • DThe highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h
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   Answer: D. The highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h

   A white sign with MAXIMUM shows the speed limit. Drive slower when conditions are poor.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital zone begins
   • BA playground is ahead
   • CA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • DYou are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children
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   Answer: D. You are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children

   The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Total stopping distance is made up of which parts?

   • AReaction distance and following distance
   • BBraking distance and nothing else
   • CPerception, reaction and braking distance
   • DFollowing distance and braking distance
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   Answer: C. Perception, reaction and braking distance

   Total stopping distance adds the distance you travel while you notice a hazard, while you react, and while the brakes slow you down.

6. Question 6 of 25

   The light turns yellow as you come to an intersection. You can stop safely before the stop line. What should you do?

   • AStop
   • BHonk and drive through
   • CKeep going at the same speed
   • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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   Answer: A. Stop

   A yellow light means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStop only when pedestrians are present
   • BCome to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear
   • CStop only if a car is coming from the right
   • DSlow down and go if no one is coming
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   Answer: B. Come to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear

   A red octagon means stop. Stop completely, then go only when it is safe and you have yielded to others.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
   • BA school is closed for the day
   • CNo through traffic is allowed
   • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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   Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

   In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You come to a yield sign, and a car on the cross road is close to the intersection. What must you do?

   • ASpeed up to get ahead of it
   • BKeep your speed; the other car must slow down
   • CStop only if a police officer is present
   • DSlow down or stop and let that car go first
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   Answer: D. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

   A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection, or close to it, go first. Stop if you need to.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Car 1 is turning left from one two-way road onto another. Which lane should it turn into?

    • AAny lane that is empty
    • BThe lane just to the right of the centre line
    • CThe lane on the left of the centre line
    • DThe lane next to the far curb
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    Answer: B. The lane just to the right of the centre line

    Turn from the lane closest to the centre line into the lane just right of the centre line. Move over later when it is safe.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do?

    • ALeave the car in its lane and walk away
    • BTurn on your hazard lights and get off the road
    • CStop in your lane and fix the problem there
    • DWalk across the highway to get help
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    Answer: B. Turn on your hazard lights and get off the road

    At the first sign of trouble, turn on your hazard lights and get onto the shoulder. Never stop in a driving lane.

12. Question 12 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

    • AThere is a hazard ahead
    • BThe rule is only temporary
    • CThe action shown is not allowed
    • DThe action shown is allowed
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    Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed

    A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep right of the island
    • BDetour to the right
    • CTurn right only at the next road
    • DTraffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
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    Answer: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow

    You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light with no arrow. Car B is coming the other way, going straight. What must car A do?

    • ATurn quickly before car B gets there
    • BWait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe
    • CFlash its lights so car B stops
    • DTurn first, because turning cars go first
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    Answer: B. Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians before turning.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe right lane ends
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the traffic island
    • DSharp turn to the right
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    Answer: C. Keep to the right of the traffic island

    Drive on the right side of the island or median ahead.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABe ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard
    • BSpeed up to cross before the children
    • CChange lanes and pass stopped cars
    • DHonk to warn the children
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    Answer: A. Be ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard

    Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow the crossing guard. In Ontario you must wait until the children and the guard have crossed the whole road.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Traffic is backed up just past a railway crossing. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks and wait there
    • BHonk at the cars ahead so they move up
    • CGo around the traffic using the shoulder
    • DWait until you have room to clear the tracks
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    Answer: D. Wait until you have room to clear the tracks

    Never stop on railway tracks. Make sure you have room to get all the way across before you start.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign like this one tell you?

    • AIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • BIt gives a rule you must obey
    • CIt shows directions to a town
    • DIt marks temporary road work
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    Answer: A. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABicycles are not allowed
    • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
    • CA bike rental shop is ahead
    • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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    Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

    Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Besides phones, which of these can be a dangerous distraction while driving?

    • AUsing your turn signals early
    • BEating, grooming or reaching for things
    • CChecking your mirrors every few seconds
    • DScanning the road far ahead
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    Answer: B. Eating, grooming or reaching for things

    Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving is a distraction, and you can be charged with careless driving.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACrossroads ahead
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median
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    Answer: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

    A median will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep right.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA divided highway begins
    • BA passing lane is ahead
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

    Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

23. Question 23 of 25

    How long should a child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

    • AUntil they can walk
    • BUntil their first birthday, whatever their size
    • CUntil they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit
    • DOnly for the first month
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    Answer: C. Until they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit

    Transport Canada advises keeping a child in each stage as long as possible, so stay rear-facing until the child outgrows the seat's limits.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Where is ice most likely to form first?

    • AOn bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
    • BOn sunny, open stretches of road
    • CIn the middle of busy city roads
    • DInside long tunnels
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    Answer: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots

    Bridges, overpasses and shaded spots freeze before the rest of the road.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

    • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
    • BDrive beside it in the other lane
    • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
    • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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    Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

    Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

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