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SAAQ Knowledge Test 2026 – Free SAAQ Class 5 Questions
Original questions written from the official Quebec handbook, with an explanation for every answer.
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All SAAQ Class 5 practice tests
- SAAQ road signs testPractise the signs section of the SAAQ Class 5 knowledge test: 60 questions on Québec road signs, pavement markings and traffic lights, with explanations.
- Québec road signs chartEvery sign drawing from our SAAQ question bank on one page with its meaning: regulatory, warning, school zone, road work and information signs for Class 5.
- SAAQ knowledge test PDF100 original SAAQ Class 5 practice questions from all three sections of the knowledge test, with the answer key on separate pages. Print or save as a PDF.
- How to get a Quebec driver's licenceHow to get a Quebec driver's licence (Class 5, passenger vehicles) from the SAAQ: the driving course, learner's licence, knowledge test, road test, probationary licence and every SAAQ fee, with each fact linked to saaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- SAAQ Class 5 study guideFree SAAQ Class 5 study guide: 817 key points from the Driver's Handbook (SAAQ) in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.
- SAAQ road test guideHow the SAAQ Class 5 road test works: the requirements, booking in SAAQclic, the fee, what to bring, the vehicle inspection, the skills the evaluator checks, the errors that fail you on the spot, a day-of checklist and what happens after a pass or a fail, each fact linked to the SAAQ.
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Exam facts
Key facts: SAAQ Class 5 Knowledge Test
- 3 sectionsTest formatMultiple-choice questions in three sections: Highway Safety Code; road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals; driving behaviours and techniquesSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- 75% per sectionPass markAt least 75% on each of the three sections; retake only the sections you failSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- Not publishedNumber of questionsThe SAAQ does not state the number of questions per section; our mock exam uses 30 questions at 75%SAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- After 10 monthsWhen you can take itYou must have held a Class 5 learner's licence for at least 10 months on the test dateSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- $13.50FeeKnowledge test fee listed in 2026; paid again for each retake; no credit cardsSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- Age 16+Minimum ageAt least 16 for a Class 5 learner's licence, with parental consent under 18SAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- 5 languagesLanguagesFrench or English; new residents may request Modern Standard Arabic, Spanish or MandarinSAAQ — Preparing for the Tests
- Wait 28 daysRetake ruleWait at least 28 days after a fail; 90 days if caught cheating (180 days for a repeat)SAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- SAAQ service outletWhereTaken in person at an SAAQ service outlet; appointments through SAAQclicSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
- Free handbookStudy materialDriver's Handbook and Driving a Passenger Vehicle, free PDFs from the SAAQSAAQ — Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5) Driver's Licence
Free practice tests for the SAAQ Class 5 knowledge test, written from the SAAQ Driver's Handbook. Every question is original, explains why the right answer is right and names the handbook page it comes from. No sign-up, no limits, and your progress stays on your device.
The real test is split into three sections: the Highway Safety Code, road signs and traffic signals, and safe driving behaviours. You need 75% on each section, and a section you fail has to be retaken on its own. This site follows the same split, with sign topics and rules topics you can drill separately before you take a full 30-question mock exam.
What the test covers
Topics and question bank
- Traffic lights and signal lights15 questions
Red, yellow and green lights, arrows, flashing lights, dark signals, pedestrian countdown lights, cyclist lights, lane-use lights, railway signals, work-site lights and bus priority lights.
- Pavement markings14 questions
Yellow and white lines, broken, solid, double and combined lines, reversible and two-way left-turn lanes, reserved lanes, stop lines, crosswalks, parking markings and pavement symbols.
- Regulatory signs16 questions
Sign colours and shapes, stop, all-way stop and yield signs, speed limits, one-way and lane direction signs, green-circle and red-circle signs, no passing, parking, stopping and reserved-lane signs.
- Warning signs16 questions
Yellow diamond signs for stops and lights ahead, curves, intersections, lane endings, narrowing roads, steep grades, school zones, crossings, slippery or icy surfaces, hazard markers and chevrons.
- Road work, information and cyclist signs15 questions
Orange work-site signs, flagperson signals, work-zone speed limits, detours and lane merges, green and blue guide and service signs, exit signs, and signs for cyclists.
- Getting your Class 5 licence14 questions
Minimum age, the mandatory driving course, the learner's licence and its rules, when you can take the knowledge and road tests, the probationary licence and passenger limits for young drivers.
- Licence conditions and driver obligations14 questions
Health declarations and licence conditions, documents you must carry, change of address, renewal, new residents and non-residents driving in Québec.
- Demerit points and licence revocation14 questions
Demerit point brackets by licence and age, revocation periods, how long points stay on your record, restricted licences, and the points for common offences.
- Alcohol, drugs and impaired driving14 questions
Blood alcohol limits, the zero-alcohol rule for new and young drivers, drug limits, care or control of a vehicle, roadside suspensions, vehicle impoundment and the cost of a first offence.
- Vision, fatigue, distraction and attitude14 questions
How vision, physical problems, fatigue and emotions affect driving, the ban on hand-held electronic devices and its penalties, observation, and keeping your judgment in traffic.
- Your vehicle: registration, equipment and winter tires18 questions
Vehicle registration and insurance, required lights, brakes, mirrors and windows, studded and winter tire dates, clearing snow, mechanical inspection and doing your own checks.
- Seat belts, lane use and speed limits16 questions
Seat belts and child car seats, air bags and headrests, which lane to use, centre left-turn lanes, Québec's default speed limits and safe following distance.
- Passing, turning and traffic circles17 questions
When passing is allowed or banned, passing cyclists and pedestrians, right and left turns, right turns on red and the Montréal exception, traffic circles, signals and headlight use.
- Right of way, emergency vehicles and school buses19 questions
Yielding to pedestrians and cyclists, stop signs and all-way stops, entering highways and driveways, emergency vehicles, the Move-Over law, city buses, school buses, level crossings and heavy vehicles.
- Work zones, stopping, parking and unlawful practices17 questions
Driving near work sites, parking and stopping distances, disabled parking permits, driving on the shoulder, passengers and seat belts, car surfing and street racing.
- Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles15 questions
Rules for pedestrians, cyclists and power-assisted bicycles, foot scooters, motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, and what drivers must do around them.
- Accidents, insurance and fines20 questions
Québec's public no-fault insurance, mandatory liability insurance, what to do at the scene of an accident, and fines for common offences, speeding and work-zone speeding.
Try a few
Sample SAAQ Class 5 questions
1You are about to turn right at a green light. A pedestrian signal shows a flashing orange hand. What does that signal mean for pedestrians?
- A. Pedestrians may start crossing now, with care
- B. Turning drivers must stop completely
- C. The pedestrian light is out of order
- D. Those crossing must hurry to finish
A flashing orange hand tells pedestrians not to start crossing; those already in the intersection must hurry to the sidewalk or median.
2This sign is posted at the start of a traffic island. What must you do?
- A. Pass the obstacle on either side
- B. Pass the obstacle on its left side
- C. Pass the obstacle on its right side
- D. Stop and wait before the obstacle
Obstruction signs show which side to use; here the arrow goes around the obstacle on the right, so you keep right of it.
3Your plastic photo licence is designed to last four years. How often must you pay the licence fee?
- A. Only when you get a notice
- B. Every two years
- C. Every year
- D. Every four years
The right to drive is valid for one year at a time, so the fee is due yearly even if no notice arrives.
4A driver is convicted of using a hand-held device for the third time within two years (a second repeat offence). How long is the licence suspended?
- A. 3 days
- B. 7 days
- C. 30 days
- D. 90 days
Within a two-year reference period, suspensions climb from 3 days (first repeat) to 7 days (second repeat) to 30 days (third or later).
5You pass a school bus that has its flashing lights on. How many demerit points can this offence cost you?
- A. 9 points
- B. 4 points
- C. 12 points
- D. 3 points
Failing to stop for a school bus or minibus with flashing lights or stop sign on, or passing it illegally, carries 9 demerit points.
6Your car breaks down on the roadway at night and you set out flares. From how far away must they be visible?
- A. At least 50 metres
- B. At least 150 metres
- C. At least 30 metres
- D. At least 300 metres
When stopped on the road at night, keep running or hazard lights on; flares or lights you add must be visible from at least 150 m.
7You have just moved to Québec from another province and brought your car with you. How long do you have to apply to register it in Québec?
- A. One year after you arrive
- B. Six months after you arrive
- C. 30 days after you arrive
- D. 60 days after you arrive
New residents must apply to register their vehicle within six months of settling in Québec.
8A steep hill warning sign for cyclists is posted ahead. What grade does it indicate?
- A. Greater than 8%
- B. Greater than 10%
- C. Greater than 6%
- D. Greater than 4%
These signs mark a slope steeper than 6%, meaning a rise or drop of more than 6 metres for every 100 metres.
9A friend offers to lend you a radar detector for a road trip in Québec. What does the law say?
- A. Having one on board is prohibited
- B. It is legal if it is switched off
- C. It is legal outside city limits
- D. It is legal if mounted on the dash
Québec prohibits driving a vehicle that has a radar detector on board, whether or not it is in use.
10What is the minimum age to ride a power-assisted bicycle in Québec?
- A. 14
- B. 12
- C. 18
- D. 16
A rider must be at least 14 years old and wear a bicycle helmet to ride a power-assisted bicycle.
About the test
About the SAAQ Class 5 Knowledge Test
The SAAQ knowledge test is the written test you pass at a Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec service outlet on the way to a Class 5 (passenger vehicle) licence. It is not the first test you take. You start with the mandatory driving course at a recognized driving school, pass the school's own test at the end of Phase 1, and only then get your learner's licence. The SAAQ knowledge test comes later: you can book it once you have held that learner's licence for at least 10 months.
The SAAQ says the test is made up entirely of multiple-choice questions, divided into three parts: the Highway Safety Code; road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals; and the behaviours and techniques that apply to driving a passenger vehicle. To pass you must score 75% on each of the three parts. Many questions show an illustrated traffic scene with numbered vehicles, and you have to work out which vehicles are breaking a rule. The SAAQ does not publish how many questions each part has, so our mock exam uses 30 questions and the same 75% standard.
You can take the test in French or English, and new residents can ask to take it in Modern Standard Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin. French and English audio of the questions is available on the test computer, and the SAAQ offers sign-language interpretation at several service centres. Plan for 30 to 60 minutes. If you fail, you wait at least 28 days, book again, pay the fee again and redo only the sections you failed.
Québec's rules differ from other provinces in ways that show up on the test. Learner and probationary drivers are revoked at 4 demerit points, and full licence holders have brackets of 8, 12 or 15 points depending on age. The zero-alcohol rule covers every driver under 22. You must stop at least 5 metres from a school bus with its red lights flashing, leave 1 metre (1.5 metres above 50 km/h) when passing a cyclist, and fit winter tires from December 1 to March 15. Right turns on a red light are allowed in most of Québec but not on the island of Montréal.
After the knowledge test, you keep driving with your learner's licence until you have held it for 12 months and finished the driving course, then take the road test. Passing it gets you a probationary licence, which you hold for 24 months with zero alcohol and the 4-point limit before you can get a full Class 5 licence.
Study plan
How to prepare
- 1Read the SAAQ Driver's Handbook from start to finish. It is free as a PDF on saaq.gouv.qc.ca, and every question on this site cites a page of it. The SAAQ also lists its companion guide, Driving a Passenger Vehicle, for the behaviours section.
- 2Start with road signs. Learn the colour code first: black and white for regulatory signs, yellow for danger warnings, orange for road work, and green, blue or brown for information. Then learn the shapes that are reserved, such as the octagon for stop and the pentagon for the start of a school zone.
- 3Make a list of every number in the handbook and the condition attached to it: 5 metres from a school bus or level crossing, 150 metres for switching to low beams, 3 metres from a fire hydrant, 5 metres from an intersection, 30 cm from the curb when parking, and the 4, 8, 12 and 15 demerit-point brackets.
- 4Practise the illustrated-scene questions the SAAQ describes. Read the question, look at each numbered vehicle in order, note which ones break a rule, and only then pick the answer. Our scenario questions train the same habit of checking every road user before you decide.
- 5Take one practice test per topic, then reread the handbook page cited under each question you miss. Most wrong answers on the real test come from mixing up a condition: who a rule applies to, at what speed, or during which months.
- 6Do not neglect the third section on driving behaviours. Fatigue, distraction, alcohol and drugs, sharing the road with cyclists and heavy vehicles, and speed adjustment are all fair game, and each section must be passed separately.
- 7When you score at least 26 out of 30 on two different mock exams in a row, book your test through SAAQclic. Bring your learner's licence or photo ID and the fee; the SAAQ takes cash, debit, pre-authorized debit, cheque or money order, but not credit cards.
- 8If you fail, look at which sections you missed. You only retake those, so spend your 28-day wait on the topics behind them.
FAQ
SAAQ Class 5 test questions people ask
How many questions are on the SAAQ knowledge test?
The SAAQ says the test is entirely multiple choice and divided into three sections, but its pages do not give the number of questions in each section. Our full mock exam uses 30 questions and scores you against the same 75% standard. Check with the SAAQ if you want the exact count before your appointment.
What is the passing score for the SAAQ knowledge test?
You need 75% on each of the three sections: the Highway Safety Code; road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals; and driving behaviours and techniques. A strong score on one section does not make up for a weak one, and you only retake the sections you fail.
How much does the SAAQ knowledge test cost?
The SAAQ's Class 5 page listed the knowledge test at $13.50 when we checked, with a separate fee each time you retake it. Fees are set by regulation and can change, so confirm the amount on saaq.gouv.qc.ca. Payment by credit card is not accepted.
When can I take the SAAQ knowledge test?
You must have held your Class 5 learner's licence for at least 10 months on the test date. To get the learner's licence you need to be at least 16, finish Phase 1 of the driving course and pass the driving school's test. Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
Can I take the SAAQ knowledge test in English or another language?
Yes. The test is offered in French and English, with French and English audio tracks on the test computer. New residents of Québec can ask to take it in Modern Standard Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin, or with an interpreter (fees and conditions apply).
Can I take the SAAQ knowledge test online?
No. You book the appointment online through SAAQclic, but the test itself is taken in person at an SAAQ service outlet. You can bring only a paper dictionary without illustrations; phones, smart watches and notes count as cheating even if you never use them.
What happens if I fail the knowledge test?
You must wait at least 28 days, make a new appointment and pay the fee again. You only redo the sections you failed. If you are caught cheating, you fail and must wait 90 days before retaking it, or 180 days if it happens again.
What is on the SAAQ knowledge test?
Three parts: the rules of the Highway Safety Code, road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals, and the behaviours and techniques used to drive a passenger vehicle safely. Many questions use an illustrated situation with numbered vehicles, and you have to identify the ones breaking a rule.
How long does the knowledge test take?
The SAAQ says to expect between 30 and 60 minutes. Take your time: you can enlarge each illustration to full screen and look at every vehicle before you answer.
What study material does the SAAQ recommend?
The Driver's Handbook and Driving a Passenger Vehicle, both free as PDFs on saaq.gouv.qc.ca, the Guide to Knowledge Test Illustrations, the Road Access Binder from your driving school, the driving course modules and the SAAQ's road safety quiz.
Are these the real SAAQ test questions?
No. Real test questions are not public. Every question here is original, written by us from the SAAQ Driver's Handbook, and cites the handbook page it comes from, so you can check the rule yourself.
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