SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Sharing the Road Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving behind a large truck that is signaling to turn right at an upcoming intersection. The truck suddenly swings into the left portion of its lane. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay well behind the truck and do not attempt to pass it on the right.

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Assume the truck driver has cancelled their turn and attempt to pass on the right.

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Honk your horn to alert the driver that they are drifting out of their lane.

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Quickly accelerate to pass the truck on the left before it completes the turn.

Question 2

According to the Quebec Highway Safety Code, which of the following is a mandatory rule for a motorcyclist operating on a public road?

Accepted Answer

They must remain seated on their seat and continuously hold the handlebars.

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They must wear a helmet only on highways with speed limits over 70 km/h.

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They are permitted to ride between lanes of traffic to bypass congestion.

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Passengers are only allowed if they are over 16 years of age.

Question 3

When approaching a multi-lane roundabout, what is the correct procedure for a driver intending to take the first exit to the right?

Accepted Answer

Enter from the rightmost lane, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and maintain your right signal.

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Enter from the leftmost lane and signal right just before the exit.

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Stop completely before entering, even if the way is clear, and then proceed.

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Enter any lane and cut across traffic to your exit.

Question 4

A pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk, clearly indicating their intention to cross the street. You are the driver of an approaching vehicle. What is your legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

Stop your vehicle to allow the pedestrian to cross safely.

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Slow down and be prepared to stop if they step onto the road.

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Honk to let them know it is not safe to cross yet.

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Proceed with caution, as pedestrians only have the right-of-way once they are in the crosswalk.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about sharing the road with city buses in Quebec is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to stop at least 5 metres behind a city bus when it stops.

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You are permitted to pass a city bus on the right if it is stopped to let passengers off.

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City buses must yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles when pulling out from a stop.

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You can follow a bus into a reserved lane if you are planning to turn right at the next street.

Question 6

You are driving on a rural road with no sidewalk. You see a pedestrian walking on the shoulder on your side of the road, with their back to your vehicle. What does the Highway Safety Code advise?

Accepted Answer

While pedestrians should generally walk facing traffic, they are permitted to walk with traffic if it is safer (e.g., wider shoulder, better lighting).

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Pedestrians are required to walk facing traffic, so this person is violating the code.

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The pedestrian is walking correctly; you should slow down and give them as much space as possible.

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You should honk briefly to force the pedestrian to move off the shoulder.