Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   What is the right order for a safe lane change?

   • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
   • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
   • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
   • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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   Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

   Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ADrive around the worker
   • BHonk to let the worker know you are coming
   • CSlow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person
   • DStop and wait until all work is finished
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   Answer: C. Slow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person

   A traffic control person (flagger) is ahead. Drive slowly and obey their STOP or SLOW sign.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What is the minimum fine for a first impaired-driving conviction under the Criminal Code?

   • AThere is no minimum fine
   • B$500
   • C$100
   • D$1,000
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   Answer: D. $1,000

   A first conviction carries a minimum $1,000 fine, and the minimum goes up for higher blood alcohol levels.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital is ahead
   • BAn intersection with a highway is ahead
   • CA railway crossing is ahead
   • DDo not enter
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   Answer: C. A railway crossing is ahead

   Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop at the crossing.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights
   • BSchool buses may not stop here
   • CA bus station is ahead
   • DA bus-only lane begins
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   Answer: A. A school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights

   Slow down and be ready to stop. Children may be getting on or off a bus.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Does turning on your signal give you the right-of-way?

   • AYes, but only on highways
   • BOnly if you signal for at least five seconds
   • CNo, you must still make sure the way is clear
   • DYes, other drivers must then let you go
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   Answer: C. No, you must still make sure the way is clear

   A signal tells others what you plan to do. It does not give you the right-of-way, so you must still check that it is safe.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Your light is green and you want to turn right, but a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning onto. What must you do?

   • ATurn quickly before the pedestrian reaches your lane
   • BWait until the pedestrian has crossed
   • CDrive around the pedestrian
   • DHonk to warn the pedestrian
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   Answer: B. Wait until the pedestrian has crossed

   Drivers turning on a green light must yield to pedestrians who are crossing.

8. Question 8 of 25

   This sign has no words. What does it mean?

   • AYield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed
   • BRoad narrows ahead
   • CStop every time
   • DRailway crossing ahead
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   Answer: A. Yield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed

   A triangle with a red border means yield. Slow down and let traffic in or near the intersection go first.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • BA school crossing guard is ahead
   • CA sports field is closed
   • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
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   Answer: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

   Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are behind a large truck and cannot see the driver's face in its side mirror. What does this mean?

    • AThe truck driver can see you clearly
    • BThe truck is about to stop or turn
    • CYou are following at a safe distance
    • DThe truck driver probably cannot see you
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    Answer: D. The truck driver probably cannot see you

    Large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, the driver cannot see you.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AIt is carrying an oversize load
    • BThe vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery
    • CIt is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle carries dangerous goods
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    Answer: B. The vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery

    In Ontario, this orange triangle with a red border is used on vehicles that go 40 km/h or less. Slow down early.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A school bus is stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. Which cars must stop?

    • AOnly car 1, behind the bus
    • BCar 1 and car 2
    • COnly car 2, coming toward the bus
    • DNeither car, if no children are on the road
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    Answer: B. Car 1 and car 2

    On a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Your car stalls on a railway track. What should you do first?

    • AGet everyone out and away from the car right away
    • BTry to restart the engine several times
    • CStay in the car and phone for help
    • DTry to push the car off the track
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    Answer: A. Get everyone out and away from the car right away

    If you are trapped on a crossing, get everyone out and well away from the vehicle first. Then contact the authorities.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Can you be charged with impaired driving if your blood alcohol is under the criminal limit?

    • ANo, only if you are over the limit
    • BOnly if you cause a crash
    • CYes, if you are impaired to any degree
    • DOnly if you are a new driver
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    Answer: C. Yes, if you are impaired to any degree

    The Criminal Code bans driving while your ability is impaired to any degree by alcohol, drugs or both, whatever your blood alcohol level.

15. Question 15 of 25

    At this all-way stop, the cars are numbered in the order they came to a complete stop. Which car should go first?

    • ACar 3
    • BCar 4
    • CCar 2
    • DCar 1
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    Answer: D. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop is the first to go.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

    • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
    • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
    • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
    • DClose to the right side of the road
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    Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

    Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
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    Answer: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and steer back onto the road
    • BBrake as hard as you can
    • CEase off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed
    • DJerk the wheel to get back on the road at once
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    Answer: C. Ease off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed

    Do not panic or brake hard. Slow down, then steer gently back onto the pavement when you have control.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

    • AGo, because the green light comes first
    • BGo if no cars are coming
    • CStop and follow the officer's directions
    • DTurn right to get around the officer
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    Answer: C. Stop and follow the officer's directions

    When police direct traffic, you must follow their directions, even if they are different from the signs or lights.

20. Question 20 of 25

    After drinking alcohol, what is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?

    • AEating a big meal
    • BA cold shower
    • CTime
    • DCoffee
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    Answer: C. Time

    Only time removes alcohol from your body. Food, coffee, cold showers and exercise do not sober you up.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

    • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
    • BUsing your high beams on city streets
    • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
    • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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    Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

    If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road ahead
    • BA single gentle curve is ahead
    • CLanes shift ahead
    • DA winding road with several curves is ahead
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    Answer: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Cars A and B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at the same time. Which car must yield?

    • AWhichever car is going slower
    • BCar A
    • CNeither car; both may go
    • DCar B
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    Answer: B. Car A

    At an uncontrolled intersection, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way. Car B is on car A's right, so car A yields.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard to test the road
    • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
    • CSpeed up to get past the area
    • DDrive on the shoulder
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    Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

    Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

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