SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Parking and Stopping Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the Quebec Highway Safety Code, what is the minimum distance you must leave between your parked vehicle and a fire hydrant?

Accepted Answer

3 metres

Answer

1.5 metres

Answer

5 metres

Answer

7 metres

Question 2

You are looking for a parking spot on a city street. Which of the following is a legal and appropriate place to park?

Accepted Answer

More than 5 metres from an intersection.

Answer

On a bridge, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Answer

4 metres from a pedestrian crosswalk.

Answer

In front of a private driveway, but only for a few minutes.

Question 3

When parking your vehicle downhill on a street with a curb, what is the correct procedure after setting the parking brake?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels towards the curb (to the right).

Answer

Keep the front wheels perfectly straight.

Answer

Turn the front wheels away from the curb (to the left).

Answer

It does not matter which way the wheels are turned.

Question 4

You see a sign with a red circle and a white 'P' inside, with a red diagonal line through the 'P'. What does this sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

Parking is prohibited.

Answer

Parking is permitted for a limited time.

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Paid parking is required.

Answer

Parking is reserved for permit holders.

Question 5

While driving, you need to briefly pull over to answer a phone call. In which of the following locations are you permitted to 'stop' your vehicle, but not 'park' it?

Accepted Answer

In a designated loading zone, while remaining in the vehicle.

Answer

In a tunnel.

Answer

On a sidewalk.

Answer

In a lane reserved for buses.

Question 6

What is the maximum legal distance your vehicle's wheels can be from the curb when parallel parking in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

30 cm

Answer

15 cm

Answer

50 cm

Answer

45 cm