Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • AWarnings about hazards
   • BRules you must obey
   • CTemporary road work
   • DDirections and distances to places, in kilometres
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Directions and distances to places, in kilometres

   Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters. Distances are in kilometres.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • AYield to cars turning right
   • BTurn right only on a green light
   • CTurn right after stopping
   • DDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

   The arrow shows the movement and the red circle and line ban it.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   You must stop at an intersection. There is no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

   • ABefore the crosswalk
   • BAt the edge of the cross street, past the crosswalk
   • CIn the middle of the crosswalk
   • DWherever you can see best
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Before the crosswalk

   Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk, or else at the edge of the intersection.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You park facing downhill beside a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AToward the curb
   • BIt does not matter if you set the parking brake
   • CAway from the curb
   • DStraight ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Toward the curb

   Turn the wheels toward the curb so that if the brakes fail, the car rolls into the curb, not into traffic.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which of these can impair your driving?

   • AAlcohol, cannabis and some medicines
   • BOnly illegal drugs such as cocaine
   • COnly drugs that are mixed with alcohol
   • DOnly alcohol, not drugs
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Alcohol, cannabis and some medicines

   Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can all slow your reactions and judgment. Driving while impaired by any drug is a crime.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   How should you pass a cyclist?

   • APass on their right side, between them and the curb
   • BChange lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can
   • CHonk loudly as you go by so they move over
   • DPass close so you spend less time beside them
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Change lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can

   Give cyclists plenty of room. Change lanes to pass if you can, and never squeeze past in the same lane.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ADead end ahead
   • BYou may not go straight through the intersection
   • CThe road ahead is one-way
   • DKeep moving; do not stop
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. You may not go straight through the intersection

   You must turn left or right at this intersection if those turns are allowed.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You need to stop quickly, and your car has ABS. How should you brake?

   • APress the pedal hard and hold it down
   • BPull up the parking brake
   • CPump the brakes quickly again and again
   • DBrake lightly and steer hard
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Press the pedal hard and hold it down

   With ABS, press firmly and keep pressing; do not pump. The system stops the wheels from locking, and you may feel the pedal pulse.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you normally use when you are not passing or turning left?

   • AAny lane, if you are under the limit
   • BThe right lane
   • CThe lane with the least traffic
   • DThe left lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The right lane

   Keep to the right-hand lane unless you are passing or turning left, especially if you are slower than other traffic.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Why should you not pass when you are near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • APassing is only allowed going downhill
    • BTrucks have the right-of-way there
    • CYou cannot see oncoming traffic
    • DYour engine has less power there
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. You cannot see oncoming traffic

    Do not pass where a hill or curve blocks your view of oncoming traffic.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BDo not pass other vehicles on this section of road
    • CSlow vehicles keep right
    • DTwo-way traffic ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Do not pass other vehicles on this section of road

    Passing is not allowed here. Stay behind the vehicle ahead until passing is allowed again.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

    • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
    • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
    • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
    • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

    Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking is free here
    • BYou may not stop for any reason
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

    Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    You are stuck in your car in a snowstorm. What should you do?

    • ARun the engine nonstop with all windows shut
    • BTurn off all lights and flashers to save power
    • CStay with your car and run the engine only now and then
    • DLeave the car and walk to find help
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stay with your car and run the engine only now and then

    Stay with your vehicle. Run the motor sparingly with a window slightly open to avoid carbon monoxide, and use your flashers.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving is a crime?

    • A150 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • B50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • C100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more per 100 mL of blood within two hours of driving. Provinces also have their own penalties at lower levels.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which marking in the diagram separates lanes going the same direction and lets you change lanes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 3
    • BMarking 1
    • CMarking 6
    • DMarking 5
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Marking 5

    Marking 5 is a broken white line. White lines separate traffic going the same way, and a broken line means you may change lanes when it is safe.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Marking 4 in the diagram is a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line. Who may pass?

    • ADrivers with the solid line on their side
    • BDrivers with the broken line on their side
    • CNo one
    • DDrivers in both directions
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Drivers with the broken line on their side

    Follow the line closest to your lane. If the broken line is on your side, you may pass when it is safe; if the solid line is on your side, you may not.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings to the left first. What should you do?

    • APull up beside it so you can turn together
    • BPass it quickly on the left before it turns
    • CPass it on the right while it swings left
    • DStay back; do not move into the space on its right
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Stay back; do not move into the space on its right

    Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Do not move into the space beside them; wait until the truck has turned.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In panel 1, the car is parked facing uphill beside a curb with its front wheels turned away from the curb. Why?

    • ASo it is easier to drive away from the curb later
    • BSo the car stays out of the bike lane
    • CSo the tires do not rub against the curb
    • DSo the tire stops against the curb if the car rolls
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. So the tire stops against the curb if the car rolls

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels toward the road. If the brakes fail, the back of the front tire catches the curb and stops the car.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout in Canada?

    • ACounter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island
    • BClockwise, to the left of the centre island
    • CStraight across the centre island
    • DEither way, depending on your exit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Counter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island

    Traffic moves counter-clockwise around the centre island in a roundabout.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How should you treat a motorcycle in traffic?

    • AAs a bicycle you can share a lane with
    • BAs a vehicle that must always ride on the shoulder
    • CAs a vehicle that needs a full lane
    • DAs a vehicle you may pass in the same lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. As a vehicle that needs a full lane

    Motorcycles use a full lane, so treat them like any other vehicle and never squeeze past in the same lane.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

    • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
    • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
    • CChange lanes often to get through faster
    • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

    Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

    • AParking lights only
    • BHigh beams
    • CLow beams
    • DNo lights, to cut glare
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    • ATraffic going in opposite directions
    • BTraffic going in the same direction
    • CBike lanes from car lanes
    • DParking spaces from the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Traffic going in opposite directions

    Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic going the same way.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    After you pass a large truck, why should you not cut in close in front of it?

    • ATrucks are not allowed to slow down
    • BIt blocks the truck's headlights
    • CTrucks always change lanes after being passed
    • DTrucks need much more distance to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Trucks need much more distance to stop

    Large vehicles need much more distance to stop than cars. Leave plenty of room when you move back in front of one.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

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