Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Quebec’s "couloir de sécurité" rule when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights requires you to:
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Correct Answer: B. Slow down and move to the farther lane if safe
Quebec’s "safety corridor" law was added to protect first responders, tow operators with amber/red/blue flashing lights, and stranded motorists. You must slow to a safe speed AND move to the lane further from the stopped vehicle if traffic permits.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Maintain speed and stay in your laneHolding your speed is exactly what the law forbids there.
- C.Stop completely until the lights are offA full stop is not required and would endanger the traffic behind.
- D.Honk to alert the respondersThe horn protects nobody and can startle the responders.
