SAAQ Vehicle and Driver Obligations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Quebec, within how many days must a new resident register their out-of-province vehicle with the SAAQ?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 6 months
Correct answer: 60 days
New Quebec residents have 60 days to register their vehicle with the SAAQ after establishing residency.
Question 2: What must a Quebec driver do if their vehicle fails a mandatory mechanical inspection?
- Pay a fine and continue driving
- Have repairs done and pass a re-inspection before driving (Correct answer)
- Apply for a temporary permit to continue driving indefinitely
- Surrender the vehicle immediately to authorities
Correct answer: Have repairs done and pass a re-inspection before driving
A vehicle that fails inspection must be repaired and pass a re-inspection before it can legally be driven on public roads.
Question 3: Which document must a Quebec driver carry in the vehicle at all times?
- Proof of vehicle purchase
- Vehicle registration certificate (Correct answer)
- Vehicle service history
- Insurance broker contact information
Correct answer: Vehicle registration certificate
The vehicle registration certificate must be kept in the vehicle and presented to police upon request.
Question 4: When a vehicle is sold in Quebec, who is responsible for notifying the SAAQ of the ownership change?
- The buyer only
- The seller only
- Both seller and buyer have separate obligations (Correct answer)
- The car dealership exclusively
Correct answer: Both seller and buyer have separate obligations
Both the seller and buyer have separate legal obligations to notify the SAAQ of the ownership transfer.
Question 5: A Quebec driver's licence is suspended due to accumulating demerit points. What happens to their vehicle insurance?
- Insurance remains valid regardless of licence status
- Insurance automatically cancels upon suspension
- The insurer must be notified; coverage may be affected (Correct answer)
- Insurance transfers to another licensed driver automatically
Correct answer: The insurer must be notified; coverage may be affected
Drivers must notify their insurer of a licence suspension, as this can affect coverage terms or lead to cancellation.
Question 6: In Quebec, what is the maximum speed a vehicle may travel if its speedometer is broken?
- 50 km/h on all roads
- The driver must estimate and obey posted limits
- The vehicle may not be driven until the speedometer is repaired (Correct answer)
- 30 km/h on all roads
Correct answer: The vehicle may not be driven until the speedometer is repaired
A broken speedometer renders the vehicle mechanically defective; it must not be driven until repaired.
Question 7: Under Quebec law, which of the following obligations applies to a driver whose medical condition may affect their ability to drive safely?
- No obligation exists unless the doctor reports them
- They must self-report to the SAAQ voluntarily (Correct answer)
- Only family members are required to report the condition
- They must stop driving only if involved in an accident
Correct answer: They must self-report to the SAAQ voluntarily
Quebec drivers have a legal obligation to self-report to the SAAQ any medical condition that could impair their driving ability.
SAAQ Vehicle and Driver Obligations 2
In Quebec, within how many days must a new resident register their out-of-province vehicle with the SAAQ?