SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Highway Safety Code Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving on a highway with a posted speed limit of 100 km/h.
You approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its flashing lights activated on the right shoulder.
Which of the following actions is required by the Highway Safety Code?

Accepted Answer

Slow down significantly and, if safe to do so, change to a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle.

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Maintain your speed and move to the far left of your lane.

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Stop behind the emergency vehicle until it moves.

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Honk your horn to signal your approach and pass quickly.

Question 2

Under what circumstances is a driver in Quebec permitted to use a hand-held cell phone while operating a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances, as it is strictly prohibited to hold a portable electronic device while driving.

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When stopped at a red light or in heavy traffic.

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When using the phone's GPS navigation feature.

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Only when making a 911 emergency call.

Question 3

When passing a cyclist on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h, what is the minimum required distance you must maintain between your vehicle and the cyclist?

Accepted Answer

1.5 metres

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0.5 metres

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1 metre

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A reasonable and safe distance, not specified by law.

Question 4

A driver is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving for the first time. Which of the following penalties will they face?

Accepted Answer

A fine between $300 and $600 and 5 demerit points.

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A warning and 2 demerit points.

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A fine between $100 and $200 and a 3-day licence suspension.

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A mandatory driving course on the dangers of distracted driving.

Question 5

You approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop sign extended. You are on the opposite side of a highway that is separated by a median. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution, as you are not required to stop because of the median.

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Stop at least 5 metres away from the bus and wait for the lights to stop flashing.

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Slow down to 30 km/h and pass with caution.

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Stop only if there are children crossing the road from the bus.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about passing another vehicle is TRUE according to Quebec's Highway Safety Code?

Accepted Answer

You may cross a solid single or double yellow line to pass a farm tractor.

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You are permitted to exceed the speed limit by 10 km/h while passing.

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Passing on the right is never permitted.

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You must always sound your horn before initiating a pass on a two-lane road.