Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

   • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
   • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
   • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
   • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

   Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Do airbags replace seatbelts?

   • ANo, you must still wear a seatbelt
   • BOnly for passengers
   • CYes, in the front seats
   • DYes, if the car has side airbags
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. No, you must still wear a seatbelt

   Airbags work with seatbelts, not instead of them. The belt holds you in place so the airbag can protect you.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up so the tires dig in and grip the road
   • BEase off the gas and steer where you want to go
   • CSteer sharply the opposite way you want to go
   • DBrake hard and hold the pedal all the way down
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

   Take your foot off the accelerator or brake, look and steer in the direction you want to go, and do not oversteer.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?

   • AYawning and drifting out of your lane
   • BChecking your mirrors very often
   • CNoticing every sign along the road
   • DFeeling a little hungry or thirsty
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Yawning and drifting out of your lane

   Frequent yawning, heavy eyes, missing signs or lights and drifting from your lane mean you need to stop and rest.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which symbol on a tire shows that it is a winter tire made for snow and ice?

   • AThe letters M+S only
   • BA water drop with an arrow
   • CA sun with a cloud
   • DA mountain with a snowflake
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A mountain with a snowflake

   Transport Canada says the mountain snowflake symbol shows the tire was designed for winter conditions.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ATurning is not allowed
   • BCome to a complete stop
   • CDrive with caution
   • DThe light will soon turn green
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Drive with caution

   A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A snowplow is clearing the road ahead of you. What should you do?

   • AStay well back and give it plenty of room
   • BFollow close so you drive on the cleared road
   • CDrive close beside its right side
   • DPass between two plows working side by side
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stay well back and give it plenty of room

   Snowplows stop and turn often, and their blades can reach into the next lane. Never pass between plows working side by side.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Car A is waiting at the yield line. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car should go first?

   • ACar A, because car B is on its left
   • BCar A, because it is about to enter
   • CCar B, because it is already in the roundabout
   • DWhichever car is larger or heavier
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Car B, because it is already in the roundabout

   Look left as you approach. Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way, so car A waits for a safe gap.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ADo not enter
   • BA roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise
   • CTurn around ahead
   • DU-turns are allowed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise

   The arrows show that traffic in a roundabout moves counter-clockwise. Yield to traffic already in it.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Areas 1 and 2 are blind spots that your mirrors do not show. How should you check them before changing lanes?

    • AUse your side mirrors; they show everything
    • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
    • CLook in the inside mirror twice before moving
    • DTurn on your signal and wait a few seconds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

    Side mirrors show only narrow angles. Turn your head for a shoulder check before you change lanes or direction.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA pedestrian signal only
    • BThe traffic lights ahead are broken
    • CA railway signal is ahead
    • DTraffic lights are ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Traffic lights are ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Before you drive on a winter morning, what should you clear of snow and ice?

    • AOnly a small spot on the windshield
    • BAll windows, mirrors and lights
    • COnly the front windshield
    • DNothing; the heater will melt it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. All windows, mirrors and lights

    Nothing may block your view out of the windows, and snow or ice on lights stops others from seeing you.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A pedestrian (1) is crossing at this marked crosswalk. Your car (2) has stopped. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian crosses faster
    • BStay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DCreep forward into the crosswalk to save time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Wait, stopped behind the line, until the pedestrian is safely across.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    A yellow arrow appears after the left green arrow. What does it mean?

    • ADo not start the turn; stop if you safely can
    • BOncoming traffic must now stop for you
    • CSpeed up and turn before the light changes
    • DYou may still start your turn if you hurry
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not start the turn; stop if you safely can

    The yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending. Do not start a turn; if you are already turning, finish with caution.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo left turns
    • BTwo lanes must turn left
    • CThe centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
    • DThe centre lane is for passing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

    Use the shared centre lane only to turn left. Do not use it for passing.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You have passed a slower vehicle. When is it safe to move back into your lane?

    • AAs soon as your back bumper is past its front bumper
    • BWhen the other driver flashes their headlights at you
    • CRight away, to get out of the oncoming lane quickly
    • DWhen you can see its whole front in your inside mirror
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. When you can see its whole front in your inside mirror

    Signal and return to your lane once you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your inside mirror. Do not cut in.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply onto the shoulder to get off the road
    • BHold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down
    • CBrake hard right away to stop as soon as possible
    • DSpeed up to keep the car straight and in control
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down

    Grip the wheel, take your foot off the gas and steer straight. Slow down, then pull off the road when it is safe.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A police officer lawfully stops you and asks for a breath sample on a roadside screening device. Must the officer suspect you have been drinking?

    • AYes, the officer must see you drive badly
    • BYes, the officer must smell alcohol first
    • CNo, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested
    • DOnly if you were in a crash
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested

    Under mandatory alcohol screening, police with an approved device can demand a breath sample from any driver they have lawfully stopped.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What should you do before you get out of your parked car?

    • ALeave the car in neutral so it can be moved
    • BLeave a child inside with the windows rolled up
    • CSet the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine
    • DLeave the engine running if you will be quick
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine

    Secure the car with the parking brake and park gear, turn off the engine and lights, take the key and lock it. Never leave children or pets inside.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You see this sign in Quebec. What does it mean?

    • ANo parking
    • BYield to traffic
    • CStop: it means the same as a STOP sign
    • DStop only if you are driving a truck
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop: it means the same as a STOP sign

    ARRÊT is French for stop. The red octagon always means stop, whatever words are on it.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
    • BTrucks are entering the road
    • CA truck stop is ahead
    • DA runaway truck lane is closed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

    Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

    • AYou, if you are on its right
    • BWhichever car is going straight
    • CThe faster car
    • DThe car that arrived first
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The car that arrived first

    At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep left
    • BLeft turns are not allowed
    • CLeft turns only
    • DSharp curve to the left
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Left turns are not allowed

    A red circle with a line through it means the action shown is not allowed.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead
    • BA road branches off to the right
    • CThe right lane ends
    • DRight turns only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

    Slow down a lot. A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. When may you go?

    • AAs soon as you no longer see children
    • BWhen the children are on the far side of the bus
    • CAfter the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back
    • DAfter you stop for three seconds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. After the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back

    Stay stopped until the bus moves or its red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is folded away.

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