SAAQ Passenger Vehicle Knowledge Practice Test 2024

SAAQ Passenger Vehicle Knowledge Practice Test 2024 There are a total of 50 multiple choice questions with answers for Quebec’s Driving Licence Knowledge test. This is an actual test of Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) written exam.

To prepare for the SAAQ tests or to learn about the process for obtaining your licence, visit Obtaining a Passenger Vehicle Driver’s Licence (Class 5). Before you can hold a licence to drive a passenger vehicle (automobile), you must obtain a learner’s licence, pass the driving course, and then pass the SAAQ’s knowledge and road tests.

SAAQ Passenger Vehicle Knowledge Practice Test 2024

Test Name	SAAQ Québec Driving Licence Knowledge Test
Language	English
Licence	Passenger Vehicle
Total Questions	50
Test Type	Sample Practice Test
Test Preparation	Theoretical Exam/ Written Exam
Province	Québec
Topics	Driving Knowledge

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Automobile (Passenger Vehicle) Knowledge Practice Test

Quebec Automobile (Passenger Vehicle) Knowledge Practice Test

1 / 50

In the majority of vehicles, the parking brake acts:

A) on the rear wheels

B) on the front wheels

C) on all 4 wheels

D) A and D both

2 / 50

An underinflated tire:

A) wears prematurely in the center

B) Improve mileage

C) might overheat and blow

D) has better traction.

3 / 50

Indicate which behaviours violate a regulation among behaviours 1 to 5.

A) 1, 2, 5

B) 2, 3, 4

C) 1, 3, 4

D) 2, 4, 5

4 / 50

Under the law, if you are convicted of a first offence for impaired driving:

A) your driver’s licence will simply be revoked.

B) A first offence for impaired driving results in the revocation of your licence under the Highway Safety Code and an offence under the Criminal Code.

C) you will be prohibited from obtaining a driver’s licence for the next 5 years.

5 / 50

Must the odometer be in good working order?

A) YES

B) Not if the manufacturer’s warranty has expired.

C) NO

D) Totally optional

6 / 50

Which option or options below represent an advantage of eco-driving?

Reduced fuel consumption.
Reduced vehicle maintenance costs.
Reduced accident risks.

A) 2, 3

B) 1, 2

C) 1, 3

D) 1, 2, 3

7 / 50

What are the steps to take before turning the ignition key to the start (On) position?

Apply pressure to the brake pedal.
Check to see if the parking brake is engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Check whether the gearshift lever is in the park position (P).

A) 1, 2, 3, 4

B) 1, 2, 3

C) 1, 2

D) 1, 2, 4

8 / 50

Is driving a vehicle equipped with a radar warning device allowed?

A) Yes

B) Yes, provided you respect the maximum speed limit

C) No

9 / 50

Which one of the following statements is true?

A) In Québec, the learner’s licence cannot be revoked.

B) In Québec, you may travel on the road shoulder to allow another vehicle to pass you.

C) In Québec, every person in a passenger vehicle must wear a seat belt

D) In Québec, the learner’s may ware seat belt if instructor was there.

10 / 50

You are on your way to the convenience store with your 5-year-old brother. In the parking lot, you tell him to wait in the car a few minutes while you are in the store. Is this a safe thing to do?

A) Yes, because you will only be gone a very short while.

B) No

C) Yes, provided you remove the ignition key and lock the doors.

11 / 50

In a collision, what does a properly adjusted headrest prevent?

A) A and B both

B) Shoulder injuries.

C) Neck injuries

D) Back injuries.

12 / 50

According to road safety research, what influence does the family environment have on driving behaviour?

A) Slight influence.

B) Great influence

C) No influence

D) there is no connection

13 / 50

Your friend is worried about reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. What would be good advice?

A) Driving style and behaviour play a role.

B) Fuel consumption is a concern especially when fuel prices go up.

C) Greenhouse gas emissions are a national problem, not an individual problem

D) Should be drive in eco mode only

14 / 50

A driver is subjected to aggressive behaviour. Which statement or statements below indicate a good attitude.

The driver should react to provocative words or gestures.
The driver has good reason to lose his or her calm.
The driver should make eye contact with the aggressive driver.

A) 3

B) 1.2

C) None of these statements.

D) 1

15 / 50

Who is permitted to serve as an accompanying rider for a learning driver? Anyone who has held for over two years:

A) a probationary licence.

B) a driver’s licence.

C) any valid licence

16 / 50

You have just bought some beach sandals. You intend to wear them to drive. Is this a good idea?

A) Yes, because they allow good contact with the pedals

B) Yes, because they have thin soles.

C) Yes, because they are light

D) No.

17 / 50

Which of the following options is/are associated with eco-driving?

Trip preparation.
Vehicle preparation.
Budget preparation.

A) 1, 2

B) 2, 3

C) 1, 3

D) 1, 2, 3

18 / 50

The following statements concern seat adjustment and driving position. Which one is true?

A) The driver’s legs must be completely extended.

B) The seat slightly adjusts itself after the vehicle is set in motion

C) The right hip must touch the wheel when the driver’s foot moves from the gas pedal to the brake pedal

D) A driver’s legs are slightly bent at an angle

19 / 50

Which one of the following statements shows that you are a vigilant driver?

A) When I am driving, I alone am responsible for my own safety and that of others

B) Being involved in an accident or not is a question of luck.

C) Respects other road users, particularly vulnerable users

D) It is up to the other roads users not to collide with me.

20 / 50

You are stopped at a red light at 4 a.m. On your left, the driver of a sports car challenges you to a race. Your friend sitting next to you does the same and mentions that, at that late hour, the road is always deserted. What is your best course of action?

A) You get out of the car to tell the other driver that you’re not sure you’re interested

B) You continue on your way as if nothing had happened, when the light turns green

C) Under pressure, you can drive more easily

D) You race, since there is no risk at that time

21 / 50

Which foot is used to apply the brakes?

A) The left foot

B) The right foot

C) If you are left hand then left foot or vice-versa

D) The left foot and right foot together.

22 / 50

Indicate which behaviours violate a regulation among behaviours 1 to 6.

A) 1, 2

B) 3, 5, 6

C) 1, 2, 3

D) 2, 4, 6

23 / 50

If you are driving a vehicle equipped with air bags, must you still wear the seat belt?

A) NO

B) Optional

C) YES

D) Only on highways.

24 / 50

In the situation illustrated, the greatest risk is:

A) in zone 2.

B) in zone 1.

C) in zone 1 and 2

D) in zone 3.

25 / 50

You are driving a vehicle with a standard transmission. Is it appropriate to keep your foot on the clutch while you are driving?

A) YES

B) Only if you are travelling below 25 km/h

C) Only if you are travelling above 25 km/h

D) NO

26 / 50

Your sister just got her Class 5 learner’s licence, and you have had your driver’s licence for a year. Are you allowed to serve as an accompanying rider when she’s practising on the roadway?

A) Yes. With 12 months of driving experience, you can serve as an accompanying rider.

B) No. You must have acquired 24 months of driving experience.

C) Yes, provided you stay very careful and patient

27 / 50

What must driver 1 do?

A) Accelerate because he has the right of way.

B) Come to a full stop because that is what the sign calls for.

C) Adjust the vehicle’s speed to yield the right of way to driver no. 2.

28 / 50

What does a flashing or rotating yellow light on a vehicle indicate?

A) A Royal Canadian Air Force vehicle

B) The vehicle could hinder trafc.

C) A police vehicle is on its way

D) The vehicle might travel much faster than the maximum speed limit.

29 / 50

Your child’s car seat buckle is hard to fasten so you decide to change it for one easier to use. Which of the following statements is true?

A) You must install a different buckle, but one from the same company

B) It is forbidden to alter a child car seat.

C) As long as the car seat has all the necessary parts, there is no problem changing the buckle for one that is easier to use.

D) In order to legally alter it, you must buy the buckle at a store that sells child car seat replacement parts.

30 / 50

You are late for a meeting and an older friend sitting beside you urges to go faster. You should:

A) Respects the rules of the Highway Safety Code

B) drop your friend off in a zone reserved for buses.

C) listen to the advice of the friend asking you to go faster.

D) drive safely without going over the posted speed limit

31 / 50

You are in a bar with your friends. You are not drinking any alcohol, since you drove to the bar. Rounds are frequent and, each time, you must refuse the drink your friends offer you. Yet, they know that you don’t intend to drink. In this situation, are your friends putting negative pressure on you?

A) No, since no one is forcing you to drink.

B) No, because your friends are simply being considerate.

C) Yes.

D) The way your friend is acting could save your life.

32 / 50

You are driving within the speed limit. A vehicle passes you. One of your passengers asks you to accelerate. What is your best course of action?

A) Accelerate to please your passenger and avoid impeding traffic.

B) If they pay more then you will accelerate

C) Get angry.

D) Tell your passenger that driving is your concern.

33 / 50

One of your vehicle’s tires is underinflated. Which of the following statements are true?

The tire may overheat.
The tire may blow and you may lose control.
This may extend the tire’s life a little.
Fuel consumption may increase.

A) 2, 3

B) 1, 2, 3, 4

C) 1, 2, 4

D) 1, 2

34 / 50

It is illegal to back up:

A) on a highway.

B) on a hill.

C) to enter private property.

35 / 50

Courtesy at the wheel is:
1. Observance of the rules of the Highway Safety Code.
2. Politeness and good manners toward all road users.
3. A waste of time.

A) 1

B) 1, 3

C) 2

D) 1, 2

36 / 50

Which of the following is a sign that your brakes are working well?

A) The brake pedal is firm.

B) There is excessive pedal travel

C) The vehicle pulls to one side when you brake

D) You hear the scraping noise of metal-to-metal contact.

37 / 50

Ahead of you, a driver makes a wrong move and cuts you off. What is the best attitude to adopt?

A) You sound your horn several times to show your displeasure.

B) You accelerate to be level with the vehicle so the driver can see you.

C) You swear at the driver and make a provocative hand gesture.

D) You refrain from thinking the driver’s intentions were bad.

38 / 50

In order to avoid stressful situations that may lead to conflicts on the road, what must you do?

1. Avoid driving when you are tired.
2. Avoid driving when you are tense.
3. Listen to something funny or relaxing.

A) 1

B) 2, 3

C) 1, 2, 3

D) 1, 2

39 / 50

If you are convicted of a refusal to submit to a breathalyser test or to provide a blood sample:

A) your driver’s licence will be revoked

B) you will only be authorized to drive during the day.

C) you will only be authorized to drive for work-related purposes

40 / 50

You are driving your dog to the veterinarian’s. How should the dog be installed?

A) Attach your dog with the seat belt of any seat.

B) Have the dog sit in the back seat.

C) Have the dog sit in the front passenger seat.

D) Use a safety device designed to restrain your animal.

41 / 50

Is driving in reverse permitted on a highway?

A) Yes only at day time

B) Yes, if you turn on your hazard lights

C) No.

D) Yes, if you drive safely.

42 / 50

What is the purpose of the high-mounted brake light?

A) Make sure other drivers see you when changing lane.

B) Reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.

C) Reduce breaking distance.

D) Not Mandatory for all vehicles

43 / 50

In the situation illustrated, the greatest risk is:

A) in zone 2.

B) in zone 3.

C) in zone 1.

44 / 50

Indicate which behaviours violate a regulation among behaviours 1 to 6.

A) 1, 3, 6

B) 3, 4, 6

C) 2, 4, 5

D) 1, 2, 5

45 / 50

Driver 1 wants to enter the boulevard on the left. Is the driver allowed to cross the solid lines to get there faster?

A) Yes, if the driver looked carefully before.

B) Yes, if the lane the driver wishes to enter is free.

C) No, the driver cannot cross a solid line.

46 / 50

In the situation illustrated, the greatest risk is:

A) in zone 1 and 3

B) in zone 1.

C) in zone 2.

D) in zone 3.

47 / 50

The following statements concern the parking brake. Which one is true?

A) It must be released just after turning the ignition key

B) It must be released after placing the gearshift lever in the drive position

C) It is better never to use it, this avoids driving with the parking brake engaged

D) It must be released just before turning the ignition key

48 / 50

Indicate which behaviours violate a regulation among behaviours 1 to 6.

A) 6

B) 1, 3, 4, 5

C) 1, 4, 6

D) 1, 2

49 / 50

Indicate which behaviours violate a regulation among behaviours 1 to 6.

A) 1, 4

B) 2, 3, 6

C) 3, 4

D) 3, 5, 6

50 / 50

Which statement is true?

A) Reducing pollution is only for the trucking industry.

B) Regular maintenance is costly and does not lead to real savings.

C) Regular maintenance is not a very useful expenditure for vehicles under warranty

D) Regular vehicle maintenance helps protect the environmen

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