Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. $1,000

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

4. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A railway crossing is ahead

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

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Wait until the pedestrian has crossed

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

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Car 1

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

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

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

    • AEating a big meal
    • BA cold shower
    • CTime
    • DCoffee
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Time

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

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In the back seat

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

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

24. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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