Motorcycle License Quebec Knowledge Test
Bulah Landaker
Our Quebec motorcycle practice test is set up with exactly the same multiple choice format as the real Quebec motorcycle test, with four potential answers to each question. It covers many different aspects of motorcycle driving and motorcycle operating knowledge that you as a new rider absolutely need to know. Make sure you fully understand the question as well as all of the potential answers before providing a response, because sometimes a couple of answers can seem quite similar, but only one is correct.
There are basically 3 classes of motorcycle license Quebec makes available: Class 6A = any motorcycle, Class 6B = motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 400 cc or less, and Class 6C = motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 125 cc or less. After the knowledge test, new riders have to take a course, and pass 2 road tests. This process is part of Quebec's Graduated Driver Licence system operated by the Socit de l'assurance automobile du Qubec or SAAQ as it has come to be known. SAAQ is a Quebec crown corporation responsible for licensing drivers and vehicles in Quebec and also providing insurance. Some even refer to the Quebec motorcycle test as the SAAQ motorcycle test, or SAAQ motorcycle learners test.
Additional info about preparing for the Class 6 learners license Quebec requires of new riders, including documents needed, eligibility, restrictions, costs etc. etc. can be found here: Quebec motorcycle license. Discover more about the various different kinds of Quebec drivers licenses available, here Quebec drivers licenses, and if you want to find out more about driver licenses available in other parts of Canada, you can do that here: Canadian Driving Licenses.
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To prepare even better, consider taking a few rounds with free Quebec motorcycle practice tests. These simulate the real deal and tell you when to pump the brakes on certain topics or throttle up on others.
You must pass a 25-question, multiple-choice knowledge exam (80% or better) based on the material in the motorcycle manual. If you fail the exam, you must wait at least one day before retaking the exam.
You will not be permitted to take a skills exam unless the motorcycle you furnish for the skills exam is properly equipped, registered, inspected (if required), insured, and in good mechanical condition. If you fail the skills exam, a one-week practice period is required before another skills exam may be taken.
Any motorcycle used for the skills exam portion of the exam must be legally transported to the exam site. For example, you can have another licensed motorcycle operator ride the bike to the exam location for you. In this instance, that operator would be required to show a valid license to the examiner. You may ride the bike to the exam location if you have a motorcycle learner permit. You may also transport the bike in another registered vehicle, such as a trailer, truck, or van.
Motorcycle: any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and shall include autocycles but exclude motor-driven cycles, golf carts, track driven vehicles, tractors, and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Motor-Driven Cycle (moped): any vehicle equipped with two or three wheels, a power source providing up to a maximum of two brake horsepower, and having a maximum piston or rotor displacement of 50 cubic centimeters if a combustion engine is used, which will propel the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour on a level road surface, and which is equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only, not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged. Motor-driven cycles are subject to the purchase and use tax imposed under 32 V.S.A. chapter 219 rather than to a general sales tax. Neither an electric personal assistive mobility device nor a motor-assisted bicycle is a motor-driven cycle.
Fully enclosed autocycle: an autocycle equipped with a windshield and that has full top and side enclosures capable of supporting the vehicle's weight and protecting the occupants when the vehicle is resting on the enclosures.
If you already have your motorcycle licence but feel like you need to go over a few things, you can take the SAAQ motorcycle safety quiz to test your knowledge. Many driving schools also offer advanced rider training.
You have to pay each year, in April, to renew your motorcycle registration. The amount covers your SAAQ insurance, the registration fee, and a processing fee. The total amount can be anywhere from $298 to $2,022.01 depending on the cylinder size and the frequency of accidents for your type of bike.
Wearing an armored jacket made of anti-abrasive material like Kevlar or Cordura, or leather, is also strongly recommended. Pants with the same features can also help keep you safe. And well-constructed gloves will help keep your hands warm on rides. To protect your feet and ankles properly, motorcycle boots are still the best option. If you want to wear something else, avoid steel-toe boots.
If you ride your bike from April through to October, there are gadgets like heated gloves and handles for cold days and cooling shirts you can wear under your jacket on hot summer days. If you plan to go on motorcycle trips, there are plenty of options for adding saddlebags to your bike so you can pack your things.
Remember to change your oil at least once a year, before putting it away for the winter, and make sure the drive chain is properly lubricated. Check the air pressure in your tires regularly, especially at the beginning of the season.
While we recommend you take some time getting to know the rules and regulations around driving in any province you plan to drive in, we have some Canada-specific information that is really important for anyone considering driving while in Canada:
The rules around car insurance vary between the provinces and territories, so be sure to check those before driving anywhere. Even within the same province or territory, different insurers can have different rules about how insurance policies operate.
You must surrender your existing license to receive an Alberta driving license in Canada. To receive a full Class 5 license, you must provide proof that you have more than two years of driving experience.
If your license is not from one of the countries listed above, you must pass a knowledge test to receive a Class 7 license, and then sit a road test to get a Class 5 license. If you do not have two years of driving experience, you will receive a Class 5-GDL license, and then sit a road test once two years of experience has been accumulated in order to receive a full Class 5 license.
Holders of licenses from these countries will need to bring identification (including permanent resident card, or work/study permit). They will need to surrender their existing license, and answer some basic questions about road safety in order to get a B.C. driving license.
If you have less than two years of driving experience, you will receive a G1 licence, which carries additional restrictions, including maintaining a zero blood alcohol level, and not driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
Carsharing is an increasingly popular transit option among newcomers to Toronto. To learn more and begin putting your new Canadian driving licence to good use, visit our options for carsharing in Toronto page.
Holders of non-Quebec licences can drive on their existing licence for the first six months after arrival. New residents must then obtain a Quebec driver licence in Canada issued by the province of Quebec.
Holders of licences from countries not listed above will still need to provide the above documents. The first step to getting a driver licence in Canada issued by Quebec will be to sit the knowledge test, and then sit a road test. Road test appointments can be scheduled by calling 418 643-5213 in Qubec City, 514 873-5803 in Montreal, and 1-888-667-8687 elsewhere.
New residents in Saskatchewan can use their out-of-province licence to legally drive for the first 90 days after arrival. From then on, you must use a valid driver licence in Canada issued by Saskatchewan.
Visitors and temporary residents in Saskatchewan are not usually eligible for a local licence, but there are some exceptions for temporary workers who require an upgraded licence, and certain visitors, such as Super Visa holders and multi-year visitors. International students may drive on their home country licence for the duration of their studies.
In Canada, driver's licences are issued by the government of the province or territory in which the driver is residing. Thus, specific regulations relating to driver's licences vary province to province, though overall they are quite similar. All provinces have provisions allowing non-residents to use licences issued by other provinces and territories, out-of-country licences, and International Driving Permits. Many provinces also allow non-residents to use regular licences issued by other nations and countries. Canadian driver's licences are also valid in many other countries due to various international agreements and treaties.
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators provides a standard for the design of driving permits and identification cards issued by AAMVA member jurisdictions, which include Canadian territories and provinces. The newest card design standard released is the 2020 AAMVA DL/ID Card Design Standard (CDS).[1] The AAMVA standard generally follows part 1 and part 2 of ISO/IEC 18013-1 (ISO compliant driving licence). The ISO standard in turn specifies requirements for a card that is aligned with the UN Conventions on Road Traffic, namely the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.[1]
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