SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Adverse Driving Conditions Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving on a rural highway at night when you encounter dense fog, significantly reducing your visibility.
According to the SAAQ's recommendations for safe driving, which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed, turn on your low-beam headlights, and increase your following distance.

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Continue driving at the same speed but turn on your high-beam headlights to penetrate the fog.

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Pull over to the shoulder, turn off all your lights to save battery, and wait for the fog to clear.

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Turn on your four-way flashers (hazard lights) and maintain your current speed to quickly pass through the foggy area.

Question 2

During a heavy rainstorm, your vehicle begins to hydroplane. What is the first and most important action you should take to regain control?

Accepted Answer

Ease your foot off the accelerator and steer straight.

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Slam on the brakes immediately to slow the vehicle down.

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Quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid.

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Accelerate slightly to push the tires through the water.

Question 3

According to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, which of the following statements about driving in winter is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Winter tires are mandatory on all vehicles registered in Quebec from December 1st to March 15th.

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If you are respecting the posted speed limit, you cannot be ticketed for driving too fast for the conditions.

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You only need to clear snow and ice from the driver's side of the windshield before driving.

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Four-wheel drive vehicles are exempt from the mandatory winter tire law.

Question 4

When driving in slippery conditions, such as on an icy or snow-covered road, what is the recommended following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle in front of you?

Accepted Answer

At least double the normal following distance.

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The standard two-second rule.

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A distance of one car length for every 20 km/h.

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The same distance as on a dry road, as long as you have winter tires.

Question 5

Before starting your vehicle on a winter morning after a snowfall, the Highway Safety Code requires you to clear snow and ice from which parts of your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The entire vehicle, including the roof, hood, lights, and licence plate.

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Only the front and rear windshields.

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The windshield, side windows, and mirrors.

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At least the driver's side window and a patch on the front windshield.

Question 6

You are driving on a highway with a posted speed limit of 100 km/h during a period of freezing rain, making the road surface extremely slippery. What does the Highway Safety Code require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Engage your cruise control to maintain a steady speed and prevent skidding.

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Maintain a speed of at least 60 km/h, the minimum posted speed for highways.

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Reduce your speed significantly below the posted limit to a speed that is safe for the conditions.

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Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible to stay in its tracks.