SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Sharing the Road Questions and Answers 1 — 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?
- Assume the truck driver has cancelled their turn and attempt to pass on the right.
- Honk your horn to alert the driver that they are drifting out of their lane.
- Stay well behind the truck and do not attempt to pass it on the right. (Correct answer)
- Quickly accelerate to pass the truck on the left before it completes the turn.
Correct answer: Stay well behind the truck and do not attempt to pass it on the right.
Heavy vehicles often need to swing wide to the left to make a right turn. You should anticipate this maneuver, stay a safe distance behind, and never try to pass on the right, as you could end up in the truck's large blind spot and be caught in a collision.
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?
- They must wear a helmet only on highways with speed limits over 70 km/h.
- They are permitted to ride between lanes of traffic to bypass congestion.
- They must remain seated on their seat and continuously hold the handlebars. (Correct answer)
- Passengers are only allowed if they are over 16 years of age.
Correct answer: They must remain seated on their seat and continuously hold the handlebars.
Article 477 of the Highway Safety Code explicitly states that the operator of a motorcycle must travel seated on their seat and continuously hold the handlebars. Passing between lanes is forbidden, and approved helmets are mandatory at all times. There are rules for passengers regarding their ability to reach the footrests, not a specific age of 16.
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?
- Enter from the leftmost lane and signal right just before the exit.
- Enter from the rightmost lane, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and maintain your right signal. (Correct answer)
- Stop completely before entering, even if the way is clear, and then proceed.
- Enter any lane and cut across traffic to your exit.
Correct answer: Enter from the rightmost lane, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and maintain your right signal.
When approaching a roundabout, you must slow down, choose the correct lane for your intended exit, and yield to vehicles already circulating. For the first exit, you should approach in the right lane and signal your intention to turn right.
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?
- Slow down and be prepared to stop if they step onto the road.
- Honk to let them know it is not safe to cross yet.
- Stop your vehicle to allow the pedestrian to cross safely. (Correct answer)
- Proceed with caution, as pedestrians only have the right-of-way once they are in the crosswalk.
Correct answer: Stop your vehicle to allow the pedestrian to cross safely.
The Highway Safety Code requires drivers to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who has entered or has clearly signaled their intention to enter a pedestrian crosswalk. You must stop your vehicle to allow them to cross.
Question 5: Which of the following statements about sharing the road with city buses in Quebec is TRUE?
- You are permitted to pass a city bus on the right if it is stopped to let passengers off.
- It is recommended to stop at least 5 metres behind a city bus when it stops. (Correct answer)
- City buses must yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles when pulling out from a stop.
- You can follow a bus into a reserved lane if you are planning to turn right at the next street.
Correct answer: It is recommended to stop at least 5 metres behind a city bus when it stops.
For safety, it is recommended that you stop at least 5 metres from the rear of a bus. You should never pass a bus on the right. Drivers should be prepared to yield to buses pulling back into traffic, and reserved lanes are restricted to authorized vehicles.
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?
- Pedestrians are required to walk facing traffic, so this person is violating the code.
- The pedestrian is walking correctly; you should slow down and give them as much space as possible.
- While pedestrians should generally walk facing traffic, they are permitted to walk with traffic if it is safer (e.g., wider shoulder, better lighting). (Correct answer)
- You should honk briefly to force the pedestrian to move off the shoulder.
Correct 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).
The Highway Safety Code states that if there is no sidewalk, pedestrians should walk on the shoulder or side of the roadway, facing oncoming traffic. However, it provides an exception, allowing them to walk with the flow of traffic if that option is safer, for instance, due to a wider shoulder or better lighting on that side.
SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Sharing the Road Questions and Answers 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?