Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

   • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
   • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
   • CSlow down and drive around the person
   • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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   Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

   At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

   • AA sticker from the car dealer
   • BThe National Safety Mark
   • CAny brand name
   • DA store price tag
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   Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

   Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You come upon a crash where someone is hurt. What should you do?

   • AGive the injured person something to drink
   • BDrive on, because it is not your crash
   • CMove the injured people into your car
   • DCall 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured
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   Answer: D. Call 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured

   Call for help, warn approaching traffic and stay with injured people. Do not move them unless there is a danger such as fire.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA ski hill is ahead
   • BSnowmobile rentals ahead
   • CSnowmobiles cross the road here
   • DThe road is closed in winter
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   Answer: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

   Watch for snowmobiles crossing the road, especially in winter. Slow down and be ready to stop.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe lane is for trucks only
   • BParking for carpools
   • CThe lane is closed ahead
   • DThe lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)
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   Answer: D. The lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)

   HOV lanes are for public vehicles and for vehicles with at least the number of people shown.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

   • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
   • BWarnings about hazards
   • CRules you must obey
   • DRoad work zones
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   Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

   Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What happens if you drink alcohol while taking certain medicines or other drugs?

   • AThey cancel each other out
   • BNothing changes if the drug is legal
   • CThe drugs help you sober up faster
   • DThe effects combine and impair you much more
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   Answer: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

   Many drugs greatly increase impairment when mixed with even small amounts of alcohol.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA helicopter pad is ahead
   • BA hospital is nearby
   • CA hotel is nearby
   • DA highway patrol office is ahead
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   Answer: B. A hospital is nearby

   Signs like this point the way to a hospital.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A vehicle in the lane beside you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

   • ADo not pass it; stop and check for pedestrians
   • BHonk to warn people, then drive through
   • CPass it carefully at a low speed
   • DChange lanes and keep going at the same speed
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   Answer: A. Do not pass it; stop and check for pedestrians

   Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. It may be stopped for a pedestrian you cannot see.

10. Question 10 of 25

    How far should a driver sit from the steering wheel airbag?

    • AAt least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)
    • BAt least 1 metre, with arms straight
    • CAs close as possible to see the road
    • DAbout 5 cm, so you can reach easily
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    Answer: A. At least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)

    Transport Canada says sitting 25 cm from the driver airbag, measured from the centre of the wheel to your breastbone, gives a safe margin.

11. Question 11 of 25

    How should a lap-and-shoulder seatbelt be worn?

    • AShoulder belt tucked under your arm to stay loose
    • BShoulder belt behind your back for more comfort
    • CLap belt high across your stomach and ribs
    • DLap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest
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    Answer: D. Lap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest

    Wear the lap belt low over the hips and the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest, snug enough to hold you in your seat.

12. Question 12 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

    • AThe activity shown is not allowed
    • BThere is a hazard ahead
    • CThe area is under construction
    • DThe activity shown is allowed
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    Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

    A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

13. Question 13 of 25

    This tab is posted below a curve sign. What does it tell you?

    • AThe maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h
    • BThe speed limit for the whole road is 40 km/h
    • CTrucks must drive at 40 km/h
    • DThe minimum speed is 40 km/h
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    Answer: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h

    This tab gives the safe speed for the curve or ramp ahead. Go slower if the road is wet or icy.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are driving out of a private driveway onto a road. Who must you yield to?

    • AOnly buses, trucks and emergency vehicles
    • BNo one, as long as your signal is on
    • COnly vehicles coming toward you from the left
    • DPedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road
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    Answer: D. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road

    When you enter a road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk and to traffic on the road.

15. Question 15 of 25

    When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AWhen the road is straight and flat
    • BOn a dry road in daylight
    • CWhen you are running late
    • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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    Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

    Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

    • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
    • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
    • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
    • DWave at them out the window to back off
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    Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

    More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

17. Question 17 of 25

    The red lights on the crossing sign (1) are flashing. What must your car (3) do?

    • AStop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe
    • BCross quickly before the train gets to the road
    • CStop on the tracks so you can look both ways
    • DSlow down and cross if you cannot see a train
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    Answer: A. Stop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe

    Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the stop line, back from the tracks, and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Car 3 wants to pass a slower car. In which part of this road may it pass?

    • APart 1, where the centre line is double solid yellow
    • BIn neither part
    • CIn either part
    • DPart 2, where the centre line is broken yellow
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    Answer: D. Part 2, where the centre line is broken yellow

    A broken line on your side means you may pass when the way is clear. A double solid line means no passing in either direction.

19. Question 19 of 25

    There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

    • AYou must turn left soon
    • BYou may pass when the way is clear
    • CIt is unsafe to pass
    • DThe lane is for buses only
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    Answer: C. It is unsafe to pass

    A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

    • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
    • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
    • CSound your horn and turn
    • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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    Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

    Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road turns right ahead
    • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
    • COne-way road to the right
    • DA truck route begins
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    Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

    Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

    • AEase off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard
    • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard until the car stops
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    Answer: A. Ease off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard

    When tires ride up on water, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until they grip again. Braking can make you skid.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Where must you stop at this sign?

    • AAt the stop line, or before the crosswalk or sidewalk if there is no line
    • BIn the middle of the crosswalk
    • CWith the front of your car in the intersection
    • DAnywhere you like, as long as you slow down
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    Answer: A. At the stop line, or before the crosswalk or sidewalk if there is no line

    Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop at the crosswalk, then the edge of the sidewalk, then the edge of the intersection.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A school bus ahead has its amber (yellow) lights flashing. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is leaving, so you should pass it quickly
    • BThe bus has broken down and needs help
    • CThe bus is about to turn at the next road
    • DThe bus is about to stop; get ready to stop
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    Answer: D. The bus is about to stop; get ready to stop

    Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You are driving past a school or a playground. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and watch for children who may run into the road
    • BKeep your normal speed if the limit allows it
    • CHonk to warn the children
    • DDrive in the centre of the road
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    Answer: A. Slow down and watch for children who may run into the road

    Children may not understand traffic and can dart into the road. Slow down and expect the unexpected.

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The real test: 75% in each of the 3 sections