Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly
   • BStop here and wait
   • CYou may stop but not park
   • DYou may stop only to load passengers
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   Answer: A. You may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly

   No stopping means you may not stop at all in the area shown by the arrows, not even for a moment.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

   • AStop only if other cars are there
   • BSlow down and drive through with caution
   • CCome to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
   • DThe light is broken, so ignore it
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   Answer: C. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe

   A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop completely and go only when the way is clear.

3. Question 3 of 25

   After a minor crash with no injuries, the cars can still be driven. What should drivers usually do?

   • AArgue about who is at fault in the road
   • BDrive away without talking to each other
   • CLeave the cars in the lane until police come
   • DMove the cars off the road and exchange information
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   Answer: D. Move the cars off the road and exchange information

   If no one is hurt and the cars can move, clear them off the road and exchange names, addresses, licence, ownership and insurance information.

4. Question 4 of 25

   When should you start to slow down to leave a highway?

   • AWhile you are still in the highway lane
   • BAfter you move into the exit (deceleration) lane
   • COnly at the end of the exit ramp
   • DOnly after you see the stop sign
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   Answer: B. After you move into the exit (deceleration) lane

   Signal and move into the deceleration lane first, then slow gradually to the ramp speed. Slowing in the travel lane can cause rear-end crashes.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Past this sign, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road with no median. What must you do?

   • AStop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it
   • BPass slowly on the left
   • CStop only if you are behind the bus
   • DHonk and drive past carefully
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   Answer: A. Stop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it

   On a road without a median, traffic from both directions must stop until the bus moves or its lights stop flashing.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA narrow bridge is ahead
   • BThe right lane ends ahead; merge left safely
   • CThe road becomes divided
   • DA new lane begins
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   Answer: B. The right lane ends ahead; merge left safely

   If you are in the right lane, signal and move left when there is a safe gap.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

   • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
   • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
   • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
   • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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   Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

   Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

   • AOnly in winter
   • BOnly during rain
   • CAt noon
   • DFrom dusk to dawn
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   Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

   Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
   • BA gravel pit is ahead
   • CFarm workers ahead
   • DThe road is closed
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   Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

   Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does a five-sided sign like this tell you?

    • AYou must stop
    • BA construction zone is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DA school zone or school crossing is near
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    Answer: D. A school zone or school crossing is near

    The five-sided shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

11. Question 11 of 25

    When should you drive slower than the speed on this sign?

    • AOnly on weekends
    • BOnly when a police car is nearby
    • CWhen road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe
    • DNever; you must drive at the posted speed
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    Answer: C. When road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe

    The limit is the most you may drive in good conditions. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic, slow down.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down and pull the pedal up with your hand
    • BTurn off the engine at full speed
    • CShift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DPump the gas pedal
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe

    Try lifting the pedal with your foot. If that fails, put on your hazards, shift to neutral and stop off the road, then turn off the engine.

13. Question 13 of 25

    When you pull over for an emergency vehicle, where should you avoid stopping?

    • APast the intersection on the right
    • BParallel to the curb
    • CClose to the right edge of the road
    • DIn an intersection
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    Answer: D. In an intersection

    Stop parallel to the road and clear of intersections, so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How can you check your following distance?

    • AWatch for the other car's brake lights
    • BCount the number of car lengths between you
    • CCount the seconds from a fixed object ahead
    • DCheck your speed on the speedometer
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    Answer: C. Count the seconds from a fixed object ahead

    When the back of the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until your front bumper reaches it. If you get there too soon, you are too close.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Signs with a white background and black letters or symbols, like this one, usually:

    • AMark temporary road work
    • BGive a rule you must obey
    • CShow directions to places
    • DWarn of a hazard
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    Answer: B. Give a rule you must obey

    Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital is nearby
    • BThe road is closed
    • CA railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
    • DA four-way intersection is ahead
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    Answer: C. A railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop

    The white X-shaped sign with a red border marks a railway crossing. Trains always have the right-of-way.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ends at the water
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CThe bridge ahead is closed
    • DA lift bridge is ahead
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    Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

    There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Does a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS) always stop in a shorter distance?

    • ANo, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping
    • BYes, ABS always stops the car in less distance
    • CNo, ABS only works when you are parking
    • DYes, but only on ice and packed snow
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    Answer: A. No, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping

    ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering. It does not reduce stopping distance.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Where should you never put a rear-facing child car seat?

    • ABehind the driver
    • BIn the middle of the back seat
    • CIn front of an active airbag
    • DIn the back seat
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    Answer: C. In front of an active airbag

    A deploying airbag can seriously injure a baby in a rear-facing seat. Put the seat in the back.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
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    Answer: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

    • AA dry road
    • BA road that has been salted and is safe
    • CBlack ice
    • DFresh pavement with good grip
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    Answer: C. Black ice

    Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • AUse your high beams even when cars are coming
    • BSlow down and watch for deer near the road
    • CSwerve hard if you see a deer
    • DHonk your horn the whole time
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    Answer: B. Slow down and watch for deer near the road

    Be alert for animals, especially at dawn and dusk. If a deer appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You are driving car 2. An ambulance (1) with its siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
    • BSignal, pull over to the right edge and stop
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DStop right where you are, even in an intersection
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    Answer: B. Signal, pull over to the right edge and stop

    When an emergency vehicle comes with lights or siren, move as close as you safely can to the right edge of the road and stop, clear of intersections.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
    • CHospital staff parking
    • DA loading zone
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    Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

    Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A train has passed, and the crossing gate is starting to rise. When may you cross?

    • ARight away, by driving around the end of the gate
    • BAs soon as the last car of the train passes
    • CWhen it is fully up and no other train is coming
    • DWhile the gate is still rising, if you go slowly
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    Answer: C. When it is fully up and no other train is coming

    Never drive around, under or through a gate that is down, going down or going up. Another train may be coming.

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