SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Vehicle and Driver Obligations Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, during which period are winter tires mandatory for most passenger vehicles?
- From November 1 to April 1
- From December 1 to March 15 (Correct answer)
- From October 15 to April 15
- From December 15 to March 1
Correct answer: From December 1 to March 15
The SAAQ mandates the use of winter tires on passenger vehicles registered in Quebec from December 1 to March 15, inclusive, to ensure better traction and safety in winter conditions.
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?
- Insist on calling the police to file an official report before doing anything else.
- Immediately call your insurance company from the scene and let them handle all communication.
- Exchange names and phone numbers only, and agree to settle the damages privately.
- Carefully fill out a Joint Report of Automobile Accident form with the other driver. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Carefully fill out a Joint Report of Automobile Accident form with the other driver.
When there are no injuries in a collision and drivers are cooperative, the recommended and legally sound procedure is for the involved parties to fill out a Joint Report of Automobile Accident. This document simplifies the insurance claim process for both parties and is not an admission of guilt.
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?
- The driver is solely responsible and will receive the ticket and demerit points. (Correct answer)
- The 15-year-old passenger is solely responsible and will receive the ticket.
- Both the driver and the passenger will receive a ticket.
- The owner of the vehicle is responsible, regardless of who was driving.
Correct answer: The driver is solely responsible and will receive the ticket and demerit points.
Under the Highway Safety Code, the driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of 16 are properly buckled up. Therefore, the driver would be ticketed for the 15-year-old passenger not wearing a seatbelt.
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?
- Driver's licence and the vehicle's bill of sale.
- Driver's licence and a valid passport or other photo ID.
- Driver's licence, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of insurance. (Correct answer)
- Vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle's owner's manual.
Correct answer: Driver's licence, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of insurance.
The Highway Safety Code requires every driver to carry their valid driver's licence, the vehicle's registration certificate, and valid proof of liability insurance. Failure to present any of these documents can result in a fine.
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?
- Perform a quick U-turn as long as no other vehicles are immediately visible.
- Stop and perform a three-point turn, as it is safer than a U-turn.
- Continue driving until you find a location with clear visibility of at least 150 meters in both directions before turning around. (Correct answer)
- Activate your four-way flashers to warn other drivers before making the U-turn.
Correct answer: Continue driving until you find a location with clear visibility of at least 150 meters in both directions before turning around.
The Highway Safety Code prohibits making a U-turn on a curve or near the crest of a hill where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another vehicle approaching from either direction within 150 meters. The correct and safe action is to find a location where visibility is clear.
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?
- At all times when driving on a highway with a speed limit over 80 km/h.
- Whenever visibility is less than 150 meters due to weather conditions like rain, snow, or fog. (Correct answer)
- Only when the windshield wipers are in continuous use for more than two minutes.
- Only when driving in a designated construction zone, regardless of the time of day.
Correct answer: Whenever visibility is less than 150 meters due to weather conditions like rain, snow, or fog.
Quebec's Highway Safety Code mandates that headlights must be on not only at night but also at any time of day when atmospheric conditions (such as fog, snow, or rain) reduce visibility to less than 150 meters.
SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Vehicle and Driver Obligations Questions and Answers 1
According to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, during which period are winter tires mandatory for most passenger vehicles?