SAAQ Parking and Stopping 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Quebec, how close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 6 metres
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
You must not park within 5 metres of a fire hydrant in Quebec.
Question 2: When stopped at a red light, you may not park because:
- Red lights are only a temporary stop
- Parking requires a green signal
- A temporary stop at a signal is not considered parking (Correct answer)
- You must always keep moving at intersections
Correct answer: A temporary stop at a signal is not considered parking
Stopping at a red light is a required traffic stop, not parking, so parking rules do not apply to this situation.
Question 3: You want to park on a street with a 'No Parking 7am–9am' sign. It is currently 9:05 am. What should you do?
- Park, since the restriction has ended (Correct answer)
- Wait until 10am to be safe
- Park only if there are other cars already parked
- Do not park until noon
Correct answer: Park, since the restriction has ended
Once the restricted hours shown on the sign have passed, parking is permitted unless another sign indicates otherwise.
Question 4: Which of the following is a lawful reason to stop in a no-parking zone?
- Dropping off a passenger quickly (Correct answer)
- Waiting for a friend inside a store
- Leaving your car while you shop
- Taking a short nap between destinations
Correct answer: Dropping off a passenger quickly
A brief stop to load or unload passengers is generally permitted even in a no-parking zone.
Question 5: When parking on a hill that slopes downward to the right, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Toward the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb (left)
- It does not matter on a downhill slope
Correct answer: Toward the curb (right)
On a downhill slope next to a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if brakes fail.
Question 6: What does a yellow painted curb generally indicate in Quebec?
- Parking for disabled persons only
- Short-term loading or no-stopping zone (Correct answer)
- Free 30-minute parking
- Overnight parking permitted
Correct answer: Short-term loading or no-stopping zone
A yellow curb typically marks a loading zone or no-stopping area where parking is prohibited.
Question 7: How far from an intersection must you park to avoid obstructing visibility?
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
In Quebec, parking within 5 metres of an intersection is prohibited to maintain clear sightlines for all drivers.
SAAQ Parking and Stopping 2
In Quebec, how close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?