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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 your power steering suddenly fails while driving, you should:

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Correct Answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly with both hands and ease off the gas

Loss of power assist makes the wheel heavier but the steering still works mechanically. Both hands keep control; easing off the gas allows speed to drop without sudden braking that could destabilize the vehicle. Stop on a flat shoulder once safely slowed.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Brake hard immediatelyBraking hard can put the car into a skid.
  • C.Pump the brakes rapidlyPumping applies to failing service brakes, not to the steering.
  • D.Pull the parking brakeThe handbrake at speed causes a skid.

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