SAAQ Parking and Stopping 2

Question 1

In Quebec, how close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?

Accepted Answer

5 metres

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

A temporary stop at a signal is not considered parking

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Park, since the restriction has ended

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Dropping off a passenger quickly

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb (right)

Answer

On a downhill slope next to a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if brakes fail.

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