SAAQ Driver Licensing & Testing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Québec's graduated licensing system, how long must a new driver hold a learner's licence (Classe 5) before taking the road test?
- 6 months
- 12 months (Correct answer)
- 18 months
- 24 months
Correct answer: 12 months
Learner drivers in Québec must hold their Class 5 learner's licence for a minimum of 12 months before becoming eligible for the road test.
Question 2: Which document issued by the SAAQ serves as proof of your right to drive in Québec?
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Driver's licence (Correct answer)
- Proof of insurance card
- Vehicle inspection sticker
Correct answer: Driver's licence
The driver's licence issued by the SAAQ is the official document that proves you have the right to operate a vehicle on Québec roads.
Question 3: What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for fully licensed drivers (Class 5) in Québec?
- 0.00%
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.08%
In Québec, the legal BAC limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.08%, though administrative sanctions begin at 0.05%.
Question 4: A learner driver in Québec must always be accompanied by a person who has held a valid Class 5 licence for at least how many years?
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
The accompanying driver must have held a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) licence for at least 2 years.
Question 5: Which class of licence in Québec authorizes you to drive a motorcycle?
- Class 4A
- Class 6A (Correct answer)
- Class 3
- Class 5
Correct answer: Class 6A
A Class 6A licence in Québec authorizes the holder to operate a motorcycle.
Question 6: When must a new Québec resident who holds an out-of-province driver's licence obtain a Québec licence?
- Immediately upon arrival
- Within 30 days
- Within 6 months (Correct answer)
- Within 1 year
Correct answer: Within 6 months
New Québec residents have 6 months to exchange their out-of-province licence for a Québec driver's licence.
Question 7: What is the zero-tolerance BAC rule that applies to novice drivers (probationary licence holders) in Québec?
- BAC must be below 0.08%
- BAC must be below 0.05%
- BAC must be exactly 0.00% (Correct answer)
- BAC must be below 0.02%
Correct answer: BAC must be exactly 0.00%
Novice (probationary) drivers in Québec must have a BAC of exactly 0.00% — zero tolerance applies.
SAAQ Driver Licensing & Testing 2
In Québec's graduated licensing system, how long must a new driver hold a learner's licence (Classe 5) before taking the road test?