Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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Parking
Before leaving a parked vehicle unattended on a public road in Quebec you must:
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Correct Answer: B. Stop the engine, remove the key, and lock the vehicle
Leaving the engine running invites theft and idling fines. Quebec's Code de la sécurité routière, like other provinces, requires the engine off, key removed, and vehicle locked when the driver steps away. The parking brake alone is not sufficient.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Leave the engine running for a quick returnLeaving the engine running is precisely the offence in question.
- C.Engage the parking brake onlyThe handbrake deals with rolling, not with theft.
- D.Open a window for ventilationAn open window is no substitute for locking it.