SAAQ Traffic Signs and Road Markings 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is a regulatory sign used in Quebec to indicate a mandatory action or prohibition?
- Diamond
- Circle or rectangle (Correct answer)
- Triangle
- Pentagon
Correct answer: Circle or rectangle
Regulatory signs in Quebec are typically circular or rectangular in shape and indicate rules drivers must obey.
Question 2: A red octagonal sign with the word 'ARRÊT' means:
- Slow down and yield
- Stop completely before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Merge with traffic ahead
- No entry for vehicles
Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding
ARRÊT is the French word for STOP, and this sign requires drivers to come to a complete stop before the stop line.
Question 3: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black exclamation mark (!) indicate?
- School zone ahead
- General hazard or danger ahead (Correct answer)
- Construction zone speed limit
- Pedestrian crossing nearby
Correct answer: General hazard or danger ahead
A yellow diamond with an exclamation mark is a general warning sign alerting drivers to a hazard or unusual condition ahead.
Question 4: A solid white line running along the right edge of the road indicates:
- The centerline separating opposing traffic
- The boundary of the travelled lane on the right side (Correct answer)
- A bike lane that cannot be crossed
- A turning lane boundary
Correct answer: The boundary of the travelled lane on the right side
A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the roadway, helping drivers stay within the travelled portion of the road.
Question 5: What does a round sign with a red border and a horizontal bar mean in Quebec?
- Stop ahead
- No entry or prohibited passage (Correct answer)
- Speed limit zone
- No parking at any time
Correct answer: No entry or prohibited passage
A round red-bordered sign with a horizontal bar means entry is prohibited — drivers must not enter that road or lane.
Question 6: Yellow broken (dashed) centre lines on a two-lane road indicate:
- Passing is prohibited in both directions
- Passing is permitted when safe, in both directions (Correct answer)
- The road is divided with a median
- A dedicated turning lane exists
Correct answer: Passing is permitted when safe, in both directions
Yellow broken centre lines mean passing is allowed from either direction when it is safe to do so.
Question 7: A blue rectangular sign on a Quebec highway most likely indicates:
- Warning about a sharp curve
- Services or information such as gas stations or rest areas (Correct answer)
- Mandatory speed reduction zone
- School or hospital zone
Correct answer: Services or information such as gas stations or rest areas
Blue rectangular signs are informational and typically indicate nearby services, facilities, or points of interest for motorists.
SAAQ Traffic Signs and Road Markings 1
What shape is a regulatory sign used in Quebec to indicate a mandatory action or prohibition?