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Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by SAAQ for the Class 5 licence. 30 questions, 75% to pass, 60-minute timer.

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Emergency Situations

If both headlights suddenly fail at night, the safest action is to:

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Correct Answer: B. Activate hazard lights, slow to a safe speed, and pull off the road

Driving without headlights at night is illegal and extremely dangerous. Hazard lights make you visible to other traffic; reducing speed and pulling off the roadway as soon as safely possible removes the hazard. Tailgating another vehicle removes your stopping distance and is reckless.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Continue driving with high beams offDriving on without headlights is unlawful and dangerous.
  • C.Tailgate the car ahead to use its headlightsTailgating is prohibited and lights nothing in your own lane.
  • D.Turn on the dome light and continueThe dome light illuminates the cabin, not the road.

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