SAAQ Class 5 Practice Test 4

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Along a curb you see yellow lines painted on the pavement. What do they mean for parking?

   1. Parking is allowed after 6 p.m.
   2. Parking is for permit holders
   3. Parking is not allowed there
   4. Parking is limited to one hour

2. At an intersection you see a set of three vertical lights shaped like red, yellow and green bicycles. Who do they control, and what do the colours mean?

   1. Pedestrians walking a bicycle across
   2. Cyclists; colours mean the same as traffic lights
   3. All vehicles; they replace the main lights
   4. Cyclists; green means stop and look first

3. The light ahead turns yellow while you are still far enough back to stop smoothly. What must you do?

   1. Slow down and roll through carefully
   2. Continue at the same speed
   3. Speed up to get through before red
   4. Stop before the crosswalk or stop line

4. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. No parking at any time on this road
   2. Stop here and wait for a signal
   3. The road is closed to trucks only
   4. No vehicle may enter this road or lane

5. You are driving four adult friends to the cottage. Who in the car must wear a seat belt?

   1. Only you, as the driver
   2. Only the people in the front seats
   3. Everyone, in the front and the back
   4. Only you and the front passenger

6. A solid yellow line separates your lane from oncoming traffic. You want to turn left into a private driveway. What is the rule?

   1. You must drive to an intersection first
   2. You may cross the line to make the turn
   3. You may cross only if a sign allows it
   4. You must make a U-turn further on

7. You see this sign on your way into a work zone. What does it warn you about?

   
   1. A school crossing guard is ahead
   2. A flagperson is directing traffic ahead
   3. A parade route is ahead
   4. A railway crossing is ahead

8. What does this sign warn you about?

   
   1. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead
   2. A level crossing with gates
   3. An all-way stop ahead
   4. Traffic lights ahead

9. A driver is caught racing another car on a public road for a bet. What is the fine?

   1. $3,000
   2. $1,000
   3. $500
   4. $200

10. On a multi-lane highway, a police car is stopped on the right shoulder with its lights flashing. What does the Move-Over law require?

    1. Move left only if you see an officer
    2. Stop on the shoulder behind it
    3. Stay in the right lane at full speed
    4. Slow down and move to the left lane if safe

11. Your scooter has a 125 cc engine. Where are you not allowed to ride it?

    1. On city streets
    2. On roads posted at 70 km/h
    3. On rural roads at night
    4. On highways and their ramps

12. A police officer stops you while you drive your own car. Which vehicle documents must you have with you?

    1. Registration certificate and service records
    2. Bill of sale and proof of insurance
    3. Proof of insurance and inspection report
    4. Registration certificate and proof of insurance

13. While driving, you hold your cell phone in your hand, but it is switched off. How does the law treat this?

    1. It is allowed if you are not looking at it
    2. It is allowed because the phone is off
    3. It is allowed if it is in airplane mode
    4. You are presumed to be using it

14. You are driving on a one-way street and pass this sign. What does it mean?

    
    1. One-way traffic ends and two-way begins
    2. Keep right to let faster cars pass
    3. The street ahead is closed to traffic
    4. You must turn around and go back

15. You disagree with an SAAQ decision on your accident compensation. Within how long must you apply for a review?

    1. 30 days of being notified
    2. 10 days of being notified
    3. 60 days of being notified
    4. 90 days of being notified

16. Road work has closed the street ahead and you see this sign. What should you do?

    
    1. Drive through slowly with hazards on
    2. Wait until the workers let you pass
    3. Take any side street you like
    4. Follow the marked route around the work

17. You are on a city street with a 50 km/h limit and want to pass a cyclist. What is the minimum space you must leave?

    1. 1.5 metres
    2. 1 metre
    3. 2 metres
    4. 50 centimetres

18. A person standing at the edge of a crosswalk looks you in the eye and waves a hand. What must you do?

    1. Honk so they wait for you
    2. Slow down but keep driving
    3. Yield and let them cross
    4. Continue, since they are not on the road yet

19. At what age can the SAAQ require you to take a proficiency exam or undergo a health assessment because of your age?

    1. 75 or older
    2. 70 or older
    3. 65 or older
    4. 80 or older

20. On a long trip you keep yawning and your eyes are itchy. Once drowsiness has set in like this, what is the only real way to recover?

    1. Drink a strong coffee
    2. Turn up the radio
    3. Open the windows wide
    4. Get some sleep

21. You turn right onto a road that has two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you finish your turn in?

    1. The far left lane
    2. The bicycle lane if it is free
    3. Whichever lane is empty
    4. The far right lane

22. Your licence was revoked for demerit points, but you drive anyway and are stopped. What penalty applies?

    1. $600–$2,000 fine and 30-day impoundment
    2. $1,500–$3,000 fine and 90-day impoundment
    3. $100–$200 fine and no impoundment
    4. $300–$600 fine and 7-day impoundment

23. Approaching a work site, you see a sign that your lane will close ahead. When should you move into the lane that stays open?

    1. As soon as you see the sign
    2. When traffic in the open lane stops
    3. Only when a worker waves you over
    4. At the last cone before the closure

24. You received your learner's licence in January. What is the earliest you can sit the SAAQ knowledge test?

    1. After holding it at least 10 months
    2. After holding it at least 12 months
    3. After holding it at least 3 months
    4. After holding it at least 6 months

25. Maya is 21 and has just received her full Class 5 driver's licence. Which demerit point total would trigger revocation for her?

    1. 4 points
    2. 12 points
    3. 8 points
    4. 15 points

26. At a disaster site you notice an emergency vehicle showing a green flashing light. What does the green light indicate?

    1. A command post
    2. A tow truck at work
    3. An oversize load escort
    4. A snow removal vehicle

27. On which kind of road is stopping or parking on the travelway prohibited because of its speed limit?

    1. A road posted at 70 km/h or more
    2. A road posted at 50 km/h or more
    3. A road posted at 90 km/h or more
    4. A road posted at 30 km/h or more

28. After a party you fall asleep on the back seat of your car, keys in hand, able to start the engine. Can this be treated like impaired driving?

    1. No, you were not in the driver's seat
    2. Yes, it can count as care or control
    3. No, the car was legally parked
    4. No, the engine was not running

29. What does this five-sided sign mark?

    
    1. The end of a school zone
    2. The beginning of a school zone
    3. A school bus stop ahead
    4. A playground crosswalk

30. You are 18, have a 3-month probationary licence and are driving at 2 a.m. Which passenger is NOT counted toward your passenger limit?

    1. Your 17-year-old brother
    2. Your 16-year-old neighbour
    3. Your 18-year-old classmate
    4. Your 17-year-old cousin