SAAQ Highway Safety Code Rules 2

Question 1

Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, what is the minimum following distance you must maintain behind a school bus that has stopped with its alternating red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

5 metres

Answer

You must stop at least 5 metres behind a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in Quebec.

Question 2

A driver approaching an intersection where traffic lights are completely out must treat the intersection as:

Accepted Answer

A stop sign intersection

Answer

When traffic lights are non-functional, drivers must treat the intersection as if a stop sign is present at each approach.

Question 3

In Quebec, overtaking and passing a vehicle on the right is permitted when:

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct

Answer

Passing on the right is allowed when the road has multiple lanes going in your direction or when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass on a paved surface.

Question 4

What does a flashing amber traffic light signal at an intersection mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

A flashing amber light means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Question 5

Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, which vehicle must always yield to a bus that is signaling to re-enter traffic from a bus stop?

Accepted Answer

All drivers in the right-hand lane

Answer

Drivers travelling in the lane immediately adjacent to the bus stop must yield to a bus signalling to re-enter traffic.

(SAAQ) Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Practice Test

(SAAQ) Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Practice Test

SAAQ Highway Safety Code Rules 2