SAAQ Quebec Road Safety Laws & Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
- Zero tolerance
Correct answer: 0.08%
Quebec follows the Canadian Criminal Code limit of 0.08% BAC for fully licensed drivers. However, new drivers with a learner's or probationary license must maintain zero BAC.
Question 2: What must a driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on a road without a median?
- Stop completely at least 5 meters from the bus regardless of direction of travel (Correct answer)
- Slow down to 20 km/h and proceed with caution
- Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus
- Honk the horn to alert children and continue driving
Correct answer: Stop completely at least 5 meters from the bus regardless of direction of travel
Quebec law requires all vehicles traveling in both directions to come to a complete stop at least 5 meters from a school bus displaying flashing red lights on roads without a physical median.
Question 3: What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone in Quebec unless otherwise posted?
- 30 km/h (Correct answer)
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 20 km/h
Correct answer: 30 km/h
Quebec school zones have a default speed limit of 30 km/h during school hours unless signs indicate a different speed, reflecting the priority of child safety near schools.
Question 4: When approaching an intersection with a flashing green light in Quebec, what does it indicate?
- You have priority to turn left because oncoming traffic has a red light (Correct answer)
- Proceed straight only, no turning allowed
- The traffic light is malfunctioning
- Pedestrians are crossing, stop immediately
Correct answer: You have priority to turn left because oncoming traffic has a red light
In Quebec, a flashing green light (or green arrow with a green light) indicates that oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light, giving you priority for left turns. This is unique to Quebec among North American jurisdictions.
Question 5: What is the penalty for using a handheld electronic device while driving in Quebec?
- A fine and 5 demerit points (Correct answer)
- A verbal warning for the first offense
- A fine with no demerit points
- Immediate license suspension for 30 days
Correct answer: A fine and 5 demerit points
Quebec imposes a monetary fine and 5 demerit points for using a handheld electronic device while driving, reflecting the serious safety risk of distracted driving.
Question 6: What should a driver do first at the scene of an accident with injuries in Quebec?
- Ensure the safety of the scene and call 911 immediately (Correct answer)
- Move all vehicles off the road before making any calls
- Exchange insurance information with the other driver
- Take photographs of vehicle damage for insurance purposes
Correct answer: Ensure the safety of the scene and call 911 immediately
The first priority at any accident scene with injuries is ensuring scene safety (turning on hazard lights, setting up warnings) and calling 911 to dispatch emergency medical services.
SAAQ Quebec Road Safety Laws & Emergency Procedures 1
Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers?