SAAQ Study Guide 2026
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📋 SAAQ Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SAAQ Topics to Study (15)
✍️ Sample SAAQ Questions & Answers
1. When are headlights required to be turned on while driving in Quebec?
In Quebec, headlights are legally required to be turned on from half an hour before sunset until half an hour after sunrise. Additionally, they must be used at any time when visibility is poor due to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, or smoke, or when visibility is less than 150 meters. This ensures the vehicle is visible to other road users, enhancing safety.
2. You are looking for a parking spot on a city street. Which of the following is a legal and appropriate place to park?
The Quebec Highway Safety Code requires drivers to park at least 5 metres away from an intersection or a pedestrian crosswalk. It is illegal to stop or park on a bridge or in front of a private driveway.
3. A white diamond painted on a lane on the roadway surface typically designates:
A painted white diamond on a lane marks it as a reserved or restricted lane for specific vehicle types such as buses, HOV, or cyclists.
4. What does a solid double yellow centre line mean in Quebec?
A solid double yellow line means passing is strictly prohibited for traffic in both directions.
5. 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?
A sign featuring a 'P' inside a red circle with a line through it universally means 'No Parking'. This indicates an area where parking a vehicle is not allowed.
6. What does a sign with an arrow curved to the right indicate?
A curved arrow pointing right warns drivers that the road ahead curves to the right and they should adjust their speed accordingly.