SAAQ Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2 â Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a solid double yellow centre line mean in Quebec?
- Passing is allowed only from the left lane
- Passing is prohibited in both directions (Correct answer)
- The road has four lanes of traffic
- Overtaking cyclists is permitted
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in both directions
A solid double yellow line means passing is strictly prohibited for traffic in both directions.
Question 2: A white rectangular sign with 'CĂDER LE PASSAGE' in Quebec means:
- Stop completely and wait for a green light
- Yield the right of way to other traffic (Correct answer)
- One-way traffic ahead
- No left turn permitted
Correct answer: Yield the right of way to other traffic
'CĂDER LE PASSAGE' means yield, requiring drivers to give right of way to other vehicles or pedestrians before proceeding.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light require a driver to do?
- Proceed through the intersection with caution
- Slow down and yield
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Wait for the light to turn green
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated like a stop sign â come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate to drivers?
- Come to a full stop
- The intersection is closed
- Proceed with caution at reduced speed (Correct answer)
- Yield completely to all pedestrians
Correct answer: Proceed with caution at reduced speed
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 5: On a multilane highway in Quebec, what does a green arrow pointing down above a lane mean?
- The lane is closed ahead
- Drivers must exit the highway from this lane
- The lane is open and available for use (Correct answer)
- The speed limit is increased in this lane
Correct answer: The lane is open and available for use
A green arrow pointing down above a lane indicates the lane is open and drivers may use it.
Question 6: A white diamond painted on a lane on the roadway surface typically designates:
- A high-speed express lane
- A reserved lane such as for buses, carpools, or cyclists (Correct answer)
- A passing zone for overtaking
- A lane reserved for emergency vehicles only
Correct answer: A reserved lane such as for buses, carpools, or cyclists
A painted white diamond on a lane marks it as a reserved or restricted lane for specific vehicle types such as buses, HOV, or cyclists.
Question 7: What is the meaning of a pedestrian signal showing a solid orange hand?
- Pedestrians may begin crossing the street
- Pedestrians must not start crossing but those already crossing may finish (Correct answer)
- Drivers must stop immediately for pedestrians
- Pedestrians should speed up to cross before traffic moves
Correct answer: Pedestrians must not start crossing but those already crossing may finish
A solid orange hand means pedestrians who haven't started should not cross, but those already in the crosswalk should complete their crossing.
SAAQ Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2
What does a solid double yellow centre line mean in Quebec?