SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Vehicle and Driver Obligations Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, during which period are winter tires mandatory for most passenger vehicles?

Accepted Answer

From December 1 to March 15

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From November 1 to April 1

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From October 15 to April 15

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From December 15 to March 1

Question 2

You are involved in a collision where there are no injuries, and both drivers are cooperative. What is the most appropriate and legally recognized first step to take on-site?

Accepted Answer

Carefully fill out a Joint Report of Automobile Accident form with the other driver.

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Insist on calling the police to file an official report before doing anything else.

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Immediately call your insurance company from the scene and let them handle all communication.

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Exchange names and phone numbers only, and agree to settle the damages privately.

Question 3

A driver is pulled over by a police officer. In the front passenger seat is a 15-year-old who is not wearing a seatbelt. Which of the following statements correctly identifies who is legally responsible for this infraction?

Accepted Answer

The driver is solely responsible and will receive the ticket and demerit points.

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The 15-year-old passenger is solely responsible and will receive the ticket.

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Both the driver and the passenger will receive a ticket.

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible, regardless of who was driving.

Question 4

When operating a motor vehicle in Quebec, which of the following documents must a driver be able to produce for a peace officer upon request?

Accepted Answer

Driver's licence, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of insurance.

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Driver's licence and the vehicle's bill of sale.

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Driver's licence and a valid passport or other photo ID.

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Vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle's owner's manual.

Question 5

You are driving on a city street and realize you need to turn around. You are approaching the crest of a hill where your visibility of oncoming traffic is limited. According to the Highway Safety Code, what is the correct action to take?

Accepted Answer

Continue driving until you find a location with clear visibility of at least 150 meters in both directions before turning around.

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Perform a quick U-turn as long as no other vehicles are immediately visible.

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Stop and perform a three-point turn, as it is safer than a U-turn.

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Activate your four-way flashers to warn other drivers before making the U-turn.

Question 6

In addition to the period between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise, in which of the following situations is a driver in Quebec required to have their vehicle's headlights turned on?

Accepted Answer

Whenever visibility is less than 150 meters due to weather conditions like rain, snow, or fog.

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At all times when driving on a highway with a speed limit over 80 km/h.

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Only when the windshield wipers are in continuous use for more than two minutes.

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Only when driving in a designated construction zone, regardless of the time of day.