SAAQ Class 5 Practice Test 8

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. You are driving through a school zone and no other speed limit is posted. What is the maximum speed?

   1. 50 km/h
   2. 30 km/h
   3. 60 km/h
   4. 40 km/h

2. On a Québec highway, how many signs announce an exclusive exit lane so drivers can change lanes in time?

   1. A single sign at the exit
   2. A pair of signs
   3. A sequence of three signs
   4. A sequence of five signs

3. How many earphones may you wear while driving in Québec?

   1. One at most
   2. Two, if the volume is low
   3. None at all
   4. Two, for hands-free calls only

4. A street has a no-parking sign for snow removal with orange lights attached. The lights are off. What does that mean?

   1. The rule applies only at night
   2. The sign's parking ban is not in effect
   3. Parking is banned all day until removal ends
   4. Only residents may park there

5. You start passing where a broken yellow line runs beside a solid one, with the broken line on your side. When must the pass be finished?

   1. Before you reach the next intersection
   2. Within 200 metres of starting
   3. Before the solid line ends
   4. Before the broken line ends

6. You are on a road with a reversible lane. A red X is lit above the centre lane. What does it mean?

   1. That lane is closed for repairs today
   2. That lane is reserved for oncoming traffic
   3. You may use it only to turn left
   4. You may use it if you drive with care

7. A friend's licence shows condition B. What restriction does this place on him?

   1. He must wear glasses when driving
   2. He must not have any alcohol
   3. He may drive only in the daytime
   4. He must wear a hearing aid

8. You are about to enter a road and this sign is posted on your side. What does it require?

   
   1. Merge first; others must make room
   2. Yield to traffic on that road
   3. Sound your horn before entering
   4. Stop fully every time, then enter

9. On a 50 km/h street, oncoming traffic leaves you no room to give a cyclist the required space. What must you do?

   1. Pass slowly with whatever space you have
   2. Stay in your lane, slow down and wait behind
   3. Pass using the paved shoulder on the right
   4. Sound your horn so the cyclist moves over

10. After you pass the road test, how long must you hold a probationary licence before you can get a regular driver's licence?

    1. 12 months
    2. 36 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

11. What does the number on the yellow tab below this curve sign show?

    
    1. The distance to the curve in metres
    2. The legal minimum speed in the curve
    3. The speed limit for heavy trucks only
    4. The recommended speed for the curve

12. A warning sign tells you only one lane is open to traffic ahead. At most, how wide is that roadway?

    1. 8 metres
    2. 6 metres
    3. 4 metres
    4. 10 metres

13. What fine range applies to passing a school bus while its flashing lights are operating?

    1. $1,000 to $3,000
    2. $100 to $200
    3. $200 to $300
    4. $60 to $100

14. You want to pass a slow car, but the driver behind you has already signalled to pass you. What should you do?

    1. Wait; you may not start your pass
    2. Pass if you signal right away
    3. Pass first, since you were ahead
    4. Speed up to block the other driver

15. You hold a learner's or probationary licence. How many demerit points on your record will get your licence revoked?

    1. 4 points
    2. 8 points
    3. 6 points
    4. 12 points

16. For a driver aged 16 to 19, a BAC of just 0.03 raises the risk of a fatal crash by how much?

    1. Three times
    2. Two times
    3. Five times
    4. Ten times

17. Unless a sign says otherwise, which driver must stop at every level crossing, even with no train signal?

    1. A driver towing a small trailer
    2. A driver carrying hazardous material
    3. A driver of a motorcycle
    4. A driver of a pickup truck

18. What information does this orange sign give you?

    
    1. How far away the work site is
    2. How long the work site is
    3. How long the work will last
    4. The speed limit in the work zone

19. Your Québec driver's licence shows Condition A. What does this condition require of you?

    1. Driving only an automatic vehicle
    2. Keeping a zero blood alcohol level
    3. Driving only during daylight hours
    4. Wearing your glasses or contact lenses

20. Your learner's licence is revoked because you reached 4 demerit points. What is the minimum time before you can get a new one?

    1. Three months
    2. Twelve months
    3. Six months
    4. One month

21. Cyclists riding together in a group must ride single file. What is the largest group size allowed?

    1. 15 cyclists
    2. 25 cyclists
    3. 10 cyclists
    4. 20 cyclists

22. You are leaving work after sunset and still have your sunglasses on. What should you do?

    1. Take them off before driving
    2. Keep them on if they are polarized
    3. Keep them on only on lit streets
    4. Keep them on to cut headlight glare

23. You are clocked at 75 km/h on a city street where this sign is posted. Using Québec's speeding formula, what is the base fine?

    
    1. $55
    2. $90
    3. $75
    4. $105

24. What is the speed limit on a shared street, where pedestrians have the right of way?

    1. 30 km/h
    2. 20 km/h
    3. 10 km/h
    4. 40 km/h

25. Your doctor diagnoses a condition that could affect your driving. How soon must you tell the SAAQ?

    1. Within 7 days
    2. At your next renewal
    3. Within 90 days
    4. Within 30 days

26. You are 17 and want to register a car you bought in your own name. What must you give the SAAQ?

    1. Proof that you hold a full licence
    2. A co-signer who is at least 25
    3. Written consent from a parent or guardian
    4. A certificate from a driving school

27. A rectangle with a yellow zigzag pattern and a broken white line on its left side is painted along the curb. What is it?

    1. A taxi waiting stand
    2. A city bus stop zone
    3. A disabled parking space
    4. A school bus loading area

28. You approach an intersection with a flashing red light and a stop sign. What must you do?

    1. Stop only if cross traffic is present
    2. Wait until the light turns solid green
    3. Stop completely, then yield before going
    4. Slow down and go if nobody is coming

29. You are the driver. Up to what age are you responsible for making sure your passengers wear their seat belts properly?

    1. Under 14
    2. Under 16
    3. Under 18
    4. Under 12

30. Snow fell overnight on your parked car. Before driving away, what must you clear?

    1. The windows and the headlights only
    2. The driver's side windows only
    3. The windows, the roof and the hood
    4. The windshield and rear window only