SAAQ Sharing the Road 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum speed allowed in a school zone in Quebec during active hours?
- 30 km/h (Correct answer)
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 60 km/h
Correct answer: 30 km/h
The speed limit in school zones in Quebec is reduced to 30 km/h during school hours to protect children.
Question 2: You approach an intersection and a pedestrian has just stepped off the curb into the crosswalk. You should:
- Proceed quickly to clear the crosswalk before they reach your lane
- Sound your horn to warn them you are passing
- Stop and yield until the pedestrian has completely crossed (Correct answer)
- Slow down and pass behind them if they are walking away from you
Correct answer: Stop and yield until the pedestrian has completely crossed
Once a pedestrian has stepped into a crosswalk, you must stop and yield until they have fully crossed the road.
Question 3: When sharing the road with horse-drawn vehicles, which action is most appropriate?
- Pass quickly to minimize the time beside the animal
- Honk briefly to signal your presence before passing
- Slow down, pass wide, and avoid sudden noises (Correct answer)
- Maintain normal speed since animals are trained for traffic
Correct answer: Slow down, pass wide, and avoid sudden noises
Animals can be startled by vehicles; slowing down and passing with extra clearance reduces the risk of an accident.
Question 4: A driver wants to turn right at a red light. A cyclist is approaching in the bike lane from behind. The driver should:
- Turn quickly before the cyclist arrives
- Yield to the cyclist before turning right (Correct answer)
- Honk to alert the cyclist to slow down
- Straddle the bike lane to block the cyclist
Correct answer: Yield to the cyclist before turning right
Cyclists in a bike lane have the right of way; a turning driver must wait and yield before crossing the bike lane.
Question 5: What does a flashing green pedestrian signal mean for drivers?
- Proceed normally as no pedestrians are crossing
- Pedestrians have activated the walk signal and may begin crossing (Correct answer)
- The signal is about to turn yellow so accelerate
- Pedestrians must wait for the next cycle
Correct answer: Pedestrians have activated the walk signal and may begin crossing
A flashing green pedestrian signal indicates that a pedestrian has pressed the button and the crossing phase is about to activate.
Question 6: Which of the following road users creates the largest blind spot challenge for transport truck drivers?
- Motorcyclists directly beside the cab
- Pedestrians at intersections
- Cyclists directly behind the trailer (Correct answer)
- SUVs following at a normal distance
Correct answer: Cyclists directly behind the trailer
Cyclists directly behind a trailer fall into the rear blind spot and cannot be seen by the truck driver in any mirror.
Question 7: When can a driver legally park in a bicycle lane?
- When making a quick delivery under 5 minutes
- When the lane is marked with a broken white line
- Never, unless a sign explicitly permits it (Correct answer)
- During off-peak hours only
Correct answer: Never, unless a sign explicitly permits it
Parking in a bike lane is prohibited unless a sign specifically indicates that stopping or parking is allowed.
SAAQ Sharing the Road 3
What is the maximum speed allowed in a school zone in Quebec during active hours?