Quebec Road Signs Guide — SAAQ Knowledge Test

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 solid red light means:

Red light requires a full stop before the line.

A solid green light means:

Green permits proceed but requires yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.

A flashing red traffic light is treated as:

Flashing red = full stop, then proceed when safe.

A 'No Stopping' sign means:

No Stopping is the strictest tier; only for signals or officers.

A yellow diamond sign showing a circular arrow pattern means:

Roundabout ahead — reduce speed and prepare to yield to circulating traffic.

A yellow diamond showing a small stop-sign symbol means:

Stop sign ahead, often hidden by hill or curve; slow gradually to stop fully at the sign.

When a school bus extends its red 'stop' arm, traffic in both directions must:

Stop arm extended = all traffic must stop, both directions, until bus moves.

A flashing amber (yellow) arrow at a traffic signal means:

Flashing amber arrow = permitted turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

A 'Wrong Way' sign on a freeway ramp indicates:

Wrong way sign — stop immediately and turn around to avoid head-on collision.

At a railway crossing with flashing red lights (with or without gates), you must stop at least:

Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail — train overhang requires this clearance.

A warning sign showing a lower number below an next speed limit:

Speed will be reduced ahead — begin slowing before the new limit.

A school crossing guard holding a red stop paddle:

School crossing guard's stop paddle has force of law; all traffic must stop.

A white rectangular sign showing 'MAXIMUM 50' with black numbers is:

Posted maximum is legal limit in good conditions; slow further in bad weather.

A solid white line across a lane at an intersection marks:

Stop line = where to stop at sign/signal; stop behind it.

Regulatory signs in Quebec (white rectangles with black text, or red circles with slashes):

Regulatory signs carry legal force; disobedience is a ticketable offence.

A white X-shaped sign marked 'Railway Crossing' means:

Crossbuck = railway crossing; trains always have right-of-way.

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.

A yellow sign with a walking figure warns of:

Pedestrian crossing ahead — slow and yield.

A yellow diamond sign showing a bridge shape indicates:

Narrow bridge — slow and watch for oncoming traffic at close quarters.

A warning sign showing two arrows merging into a wider road means:

Added lane sign: a new lane joins ahead; you do not need to merge.

A yellow diamond sign showing a rock falling from a cliff warns of:

Rocks may fall onto the road from cliffs — watch the surface and avoid sudden steering.

A 'Loose Gravel' warning sign tells you to:

Loose gravel reduces grip and can be thrown up by wheels; slow to protect traction and other vehicles.

A 'Soft Shoulder' warning sign warns that:

Soft shoulder means the roadside may not support a vehicle's weight — stay on pavement.

A warning sign showing a windsock or wind lines means:

Strong crosswinds ahead — grip steering firmly and slow, especially for high-profile vehicles.

A yellow diamond sign showing a deer silhouette warns of:

Deer/wildlife may cross the road — slow, watch shoulders, especially dawn and dusk.

A fluorescent yellow-green sign showing two children identifies:

School area sign — fluorescent yellow-green identifies reduced speed school zones.

A zebra-striped (parallel white stripes) crosswalk marks:

Zebra stripes mark a pedestrian crossing; drivers must yield to pedestrians using it.

Chevron arrow signs (black arrows on yellow) mark:

Chevrons mark the inside of a curve; closely-spaced chevrons mean a sharper curve.

A 'Winding Road' sign (series of curves) tells drivers:

Winding road warns of multiple curves; slow, brake before each curve, stay in lane.

A 'Slippery When Wet' warning sign means:

Slippery when wet — slow down and drive gently in rain or frost.

A yellow diamond combining a curve symbol with a posted speed (e.g., '50 km/h') is:

Advisory speed for curve — engineering recommendation, not a ticketable limit.

A 'Hidden Intersection' warning sign alerts drivers to:

Hidden intersection — obscured by terrain or vegetation; slow and scan extra.

A 'Dip' warning sign alerts drivers to:

Dip warns of significant drop in road; reduce speed to maintain control.

A 'Bump' or 'Rough Road' warning sign tells drivers to:

Bump/rough road — slow and grip wheel firmly.

A 'Divided Highway Begins' sign warns that:

Divided highway begins — traffic will be separated by a median; stay right.

A 'Divided Highway Ends' sign warns that:

Divided highway ends — two-way traffic resumes; watch for oncoming.

A green-and-white sign with a bicycle symbol indicates:

Bike route — designated for cycling connectivity; expect more cyclists.

A yellow diamond warning sign with a snowmobile symbol means:

Snowmobile crossing ahead; watch for them especially in winter.

An orange diamond sign means:

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

A diamond-shaped sign with an orange background means:

Orange diamond = temporary construction zone — obey signs and slow.

A green arrow at a traffic signal means:

Green arrow = protected turn; opposing traffic is stopped.

A yellow diamond with three coloured circles (red, yellow, green) means:

Traffic signal ahead; begin scanning for the signal and its current colour.

Default highway (autoroute) speed in Quebec:

Autoroute maximum is 100 km/h.

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 diamond symbol on a green sign marks:

HOV lane — minimum occupants required as posted.

Lane-use arrow signs indicate:

Lane-use arrows force the allowed movement from that lane.

A 'Pavement ends' yellow sign means:

Paved surface ends — gravel or earth ahead; reduce speed and increase following distance.

A red circle with a truck symbol and a diagonal slash means:

Trucks prohibited — commercial vehicles may not use this road or lane.

Arrows painted on the pavement and on signs over a lane indicate:

Lane-use arrows force the allowed movement from that lane; ignoring them causes side-swipes.

A yellow diamond sign with two opposing arrows means:

Two-way traffic ahead — watch for oncoming vehicles.

A white diamond symbol on a green background marks:

HOV lane — restricted to vehicles with minimum posted occupants.

A rectangular sign with a single white arrow on a black background means:

One-way — travel only in direction of arrow; wrong-way causes head-on crashes.

A red circle with a white horizontal bar means:

Do not enter — no vehicles past this point.

A white rectangular sign 'MAXIMUM 50' posts:

The posted maximum applies in good conditions.

A 'Low clearance 3.7 m' sign indicates:

Maximum vehicle height allowed under the structure.

A 'Dead End' sign warns that:

Dead-end road terminates without loop or exit; plan a turn-around before reaching the end.

A sign with black-and-yellow diagonal stripes mounted on or near the road means:

Object markers warn of fixed hazards like bridge piers, guardrail ends, or utility poles near the road.

A black-and-white checkerboard sign marks:

Checkerboard sign marks the end of a travelled roadway — slow and plan the turn.

A fluorescent yellow-green sign showing children playing identifies:

Playground zone — children playing may run onto the road; reduce speed.

A low clearance sign showing '3.8 m' above an overpass:

Low clearance shows maximum vehicle height; truck/RV drivers must confirm their loaded height.

In a posted Community Safety Zone, the penalty for a speeding offence is:

Fines are doubled in Community Safety Zones — near schools, playgrounds, hospitals.

A 'Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station' sign applies to:

Commercial vehicle inspection — trucks/buses stop for weight, equipment, and documentation checks.