Study Guide

Right turn on a red light on the Island of Montreal is:

Right on red is forbidden everywhere on Montreal Island — a QC regional rule.

Right turn on red outside the Island of Montreal (in the rest of Quebec):

Outside Montreal, right on red is allowed after a full stop, unless signed otherwise.

In Quebec, winter tires are mandatory on passenger vehicles from:

Quebec is the only Canadian province mandating winter tires (Dec 1 to Mar 15).

In Quebec, a zero blood alcohol rule applies to drivers:

Zero BAC applies to all under 22 and all learner/probationary licence holders in QC.

A blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg per 100 mL (0.08) or higher:

0.08+ is a Criminal Code offence with licence loss, fines, possible jail.

Using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Quebec is:

Hand-held cell phone forbidden at the wheel; hands-free only.

Cell phone use (even hands-free) for learner or probationary drivers is:

Learner/probationary drivers: zero cell phones, even hands-free.

The Quebec safety corridor law (couloir de sécurité) requires drivers approaching stopped emergency/tow vehicles to:

Safety corridor: slow down and move over for stopped emergency/tow/maintenance vehicles.

At a stop sign in Quebec, a driver must:

Full stop (wheels stationary) required at every stop sign, before the line.

Unless posted otherwise, the default urban speed limit in Quebec is:

Default urban speed in QC is 50 km/h unless posted otherwise.

A red octagonal sign means:

Stop completely before the line, yield, then proceed when clear.

A downward-pointing triangle with a red border means:

Slow and give priority to traffic and pedestrians.

A red circle with a white horizontal bar means:

Do not enter — no vehicles past this point.

A school zone speed sign is typically in effect:

School zone limit applies during posted hours on school days.

A yellow diamond sign with black symbol is:

Warning signs warn of a hazard ahead; yellow diamond with black symbol.

An orange diamond sign means:

Orange diamonds mark temporary work zones; slow down and obey directions.

Yellow pavement lines separate:

Yellow lines always separate opposing direction traffic.

White pavement lines separate:

White lines separate traffic in the same direction.

A rectangular sign with a single white arrow indicates:

One-way traffic in the direction of the arrow only.

A white rectangular sign 'MAXIMUM 50' posts:

The posted maximum applies in good conditions.

A 'No Parking' sign permits:

No parking allows brief loading stops; no stopping is stricter.

In Quebec, parking is prohibited within how many metres of a fire hydrant?

No parking within 5 m of a fire hydrant in Quebec.

A sign marking a bus stop means:

No parking in the bus stop zone — space reserved for transit vehicles.

In Quebec, parking is prohibited within how many metres of a level railway crossing?

No parking within 15 m of a railway level crossing.

When parking on a hill, use:

Hill park: parking brake + turn wheels correctly.

When parking parallel to a Quebec curb, distance from curb:

Parallel park: 30 cm max from curb.

Accessible parking spots require:

Accessible parking: valid permit required.

Parking distance from a fire hydrant in Quebec:

Fire hydrant: 5 m minimum.

Parking distance from an intersection in Quebec:

Intersection: 5 m minimum.

Parking at a marked bus stop:

Bus stop: no parking.

When an emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights approaches:

Pull over right and stop for emergency vehicles — not in an intersection.

With anti-lock brakes (ABS) during emergency braking:

ABS: firm, steady pressure — do not pump.

If your service brakes fail while driving:

Brake failure: pump, then gentle parking brake + lower gear.

If your accelerator sticks while driving:

Stuck accelerator: neutral → brake → pull over → ignition off.

If a tire blows out while driving:

Tire blowout: grip wheel, off gas, coast to slow, pull over.

If your engine catches fire while driving:

Engine fire: pull over, kill engine, exit, 911.

If your vehicle enters water and begins to sink:

Submerged: unbuckle, open window fast, exit before fully under.

If a large animal suddenly crosses your path:

Wildlife: brake hard but stay in lane; don't swerve.

A passenger shows signs of a serious medical emergency:

Medical emergency: pull over safely and call 911.

If you approach a flooded section of road:

Flood: turn around — 15 cm can cause loss of control.