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* after passing, must move back into right lane after vehicle is visible from inside mirror | * after passing, must move back into right lane after vehicle is visible from inside mirror | ||
* two facing cars must both pass in front when turning left at intersection (??) | * two facing cars must both pass in front when turning left at intersection (??) | ||
* switch to low beams in fog at 150m | * switch to low beams in fog at 150m | ||
* in multi lane intersections, must turn into corresponding lane instead of left or rightmost | |||
* must park 5 meters from a hydrant | * must park 5 meters from a hydrant, pedestrian sidewalk, stop sign | ||
* must stop 5 meters from flashing light school bus | * must stop 5 meters from flashing light school bus | ||
* must park 8 meters from fire hall or police station across the road | |||
* discourage tailgaters by slowing down | * discourage tailgaters by slowing down | ||
* at flashing green light, proceed in any direction | * at flashing green light, proceed in any direction | ||
* buses, minibuses, and all vehicles transporting dangerous materials must stop at railway crossings | * buses, minibuses, and all vehicles transporting dangerous materials must stop at railway crossings | ||
* must stop 5m from level railway crossing | * must stop 5m from level railway crossing when lights flashing | ||
* restricted license available for working hours only if license is taken away | * restricted license available for working hours only if license is taken away | ||
* license revoked & criminal charge for impaired charge | * license revoked & criminal charge for impaired charge | ||
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* while driving around a curve slow down before the curve, maintain speed rounding the curve, accelerate when exiting | * while driving around a curve slow down before the curve, maintain speed rounding the curve, accelerate when exiting | ||
* when allowed to make a right turn at a red light, must stop first | * when allowed to make a right turn at a red light, must stop first | ||
* when making a left turn at a 4-way, must yield to driver moving in the opposite direction in the lane | |||
* must have a full license for 2 years before being an accompanying diver | |||
* learner's permit is suspended after 4 demerit points | |||
* 15 demerit points before losing a license | |||
* green outline means obligation | |||
* rotate tires every 10k km | |||
* speed up wipers when approaching a heavy vehicle in rain | |||
=== Signs === | === Signs === | ||
* white cross on green background - emergency stop | * white cross on green background - emergency stop | ||
* yellow sign with speed limit - recommended speed | |||
== Practice tests == | == Practice tests == | ||
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http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/services-saaqclic/public/en/questionnaire.htm | http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/services-saaqclic/public/en/questionnaire.htm | ||
I passed! | |||
Latest revision as of 22:37, 9 January 2010
http://www.saaq.qc.ca/en/driver_licence/new_driver/index.php
Rules of the road
- must dim headlights at 150m at night
- must slow down for passing cars
- default speed in cities is 50km/h
- default minimum speed of an expressway: 60km/h
- default maximum speed of an expressway: 100km/h
- on gravel roads max is 70km/h
- studded tires can be used between Oct 15 and May 1
- after passing, must move back into right lane after vehicle is visible from inside mirror
- two facing cars must both pass in front when turning left at intersection (??)
- switch to low beams in fog at 150m
- in multi lane intersections, must turn into corresponding lane instead of left or rightmost
- must park 5 meters from a hydrant, pedestrian sidewalk, stop sign
- must stop 5 meters from flashing light school bus
- must park 8 meters from fire hall or police station across the road
- discourage tailgaters by slowing down
- at flashing green light, proceed in any direction
- buses, minibuses, and all vehicles transporting dangerous materials must stop at railway crossings
- must stop 5m from level railway crossing when lights flashing
- restricted license available for working hours only if license is taken away
- license revoked & criminal charge for impaired charge
- at an intersection turning left, tap horn for pedestrian (???)
- demerit points removed two years after conviction or payment
- fee for license varies if the area has a transit system
- braking distance doubles with speed (2x speed, 4x braking)
- avoid glare at night by wearing tinted lenses (???)
- while driving around a curve slow down before the curve, maintain speed rounding the curve, accelerate when exiting
- when allowed to make a right turn at a red light, must stop first
- when making a left turn at a 4-way, must yield to driver moving in the opposite direction in the lane
- must have a full license for 2 years before being an accompanying diver
- learner's permit is suspended after 4 demerit points
- 15 demerit points before losing a license
- green outline means obligation
- rotate tires every 10k km
- speed up wipers when approaching a heavy vehicle in rain
Signs
- white cross on green background - emergency stop
- yellow sign with speed limit - recommended speed
Practice tests
http://www.yd.com/test.aspx?path=stream539
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/services-saaqclic/public/en/questionnaire.htm
I passed!