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Of course there are! When you go in to apply for your licence, you are required to bring two pieces of ID. The first one must be from Directeur de l'etat civil du Quebec, such as a passport (Canadian or foreign), a Canadian citizenship card with photo, a birth certificate, etc.. The second piece of identification may be a provincial health insurance card. Don't forget to bring a consent form from a parent or guardian if you are a minor.

Applying for a licence in Quebec is about a 4 years process. There are steps put into place that allow you to easily transition into becoming a responsible licensed driver. You will…

1. Sign up for a driving course and pass the written test at the end of your Phase 1 program. You will receive a learner licence at this time.
2. After 10 months, take and pass your SAAQ written test. Hold your learner licence for at least 12 months. (Certain restrictions apply with this licence such as no driving without fully licensed driver with at least 2 years of experience in the front seat with you at all times, no alcohol and/or drugs in your system while driving, etc.)
3. Take and pass your road test (including parallel parking and a few other things).
4. Hold your probationary licence at least 24 months before you're eligible for a full Class 5 licence.

Yes. Since this is your first step, there are restrictions put in place designed to keep you safe and help you ease into the responsibilities of driving.

• You must maintain a 0% BAC level.
• The front seat next to you must always be occupied by a supervising fully licence driver at all times.
• You cannot drive between midnight and 5 am.

The knowledge test consists of three parts:

• 16 questions on rules and regulations
• 16 questions on road signs and traffic signals
• 32 questions on driving behaviours

The driver’s handbook and practice tests found here, on Tests.ca, are the best sources when preparing for the written test. You can trust that all of the questions will come directly from the handbook.

Questions will cover different areas. Sample questions may be similar to:

• When a red X is over a driving lane, you ____.
• What documents may a police officer ask you to show?
• When another vehicle wants to pass, you ________?
• You should________before moving from a parked position.

Have you held your learner licence for at least 12 months?

• Do you have a 0% BAC level on record?
• Have you gotten a lot of behind the wheel training and practice within the past 12 months?

If you answered YES to these questions, then you are ready to proceed in getting your probationary licence.

Once you have thoroughly read the handbook, go ahead and prepare to take the test. You must schedule an appointment and come to a SAAQ service location with documents that prove your full legal name, date of birth and original signature. You will also need to bring an $11.60 knowledge test fee plus $71.72 for you learner licence.

A learner licence is the first licence you receive in Quebec licensing system. It is issued after you have completed your Road Safety Education program and passed the knowledge and vision tests. With this licence, you can only drive in the car with a fully licensed driver who has held their licence at least 2 years.

A probationary licence is issued after you have held your learner licence for at least 12 months and passed your road test. There are still some restrictions with this licence, such as zero BAC limit. You are not permitted to be an accompanying driver for learners, but you can drive alone with this licence.

A full licence is received after you have held your probationary licence for minimum 24 months with no violations. This licence has no restrictions.

Here’s a word of advice…practice EVERYTHING pertaining to the rules of the road. Sharpening those driving skills are the key to passing the road test. Here are some specific skills you should be practicing. Your practice should not be limited to this though. A good driving mentor should be able to properly guide you on additional skills.

• Practice signaling, entering and leaving turns in the proper lane.
• Practice driving through intersections at the proper speed.
• Become acquainted with different types of intersections and how to react in situations involving pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Practice speed and space control.
• Become familiar with how to react at various road signs.

You can expect to demonstrate the following

• Proper following distance between vehicles
• Parallel parking
• Proper Lane changing
• Frequent and exaggerated blind spot checks
• Defensive driving techniques
• Navigating through an intersection
• 3 point turn arounds
• And more…..

Road tests last about 30 minutes.

Here are some tips that will help you look great in front of the examiner.

• Give exaggerated head movements in order to show that you are aware of the traffic around you.
• Try to drive the exact speed limit. It’s ok to drive a little under just don’t go over. Also make sure that your speed is practical for the situation.
• Use, use, use those turn signals.
• Drive slowly through parking lots.
• Follow the rules of merging and exiting from a highway.

We know you want to do your best to not make any mistakes that would cause you to fail your road test. Here are errors that applicants seem to make often:

• Recklessly changing lanes by not observing blind spots
• Making “rolling” stops instead of complete stops at stop signs
• Turning into the wrong lane
• Disrupting traffic by going too slow
• Merging onto a highway more slowly than the speed of the highway traffic
• Riding with distractions in the car
• Speeding
• Lack of vehicle control

Don’t worry about being confused on what to do during your driving exam. Before the test begins, the driver examiner will explain to you everything you will be required to do. You will be asked 2 questions before the test begins:

• Do you require glasses or corrective lenses for driving?
• Do you suffer, or have you ever been advised by a physician that you suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes requiring insulin to control, epilepsy, seizure disorder, loss of consciousness or awareness, or any other medical condition or physical disability that may affect your safe operation of a motor vehicle?

Your vehicle will be checked in order to see if it properly functions. You will then proceed in showing the examiner how well you do the following:

• Use your signal and brake lights
• Use your accelerator and brakes
• Adjust safety devices
• Back up
• Observe other cars
• Overtake and pass other vehicles
• Obey all traffic signs and laws

Be prepared to have information such as:

• Your licence number
• Car description (Odometer number, VIN Number, year, make and model)
• Your address
• Number of kilometers you travel on average

Take note that every province has its own licensing body for agents and brokers. If you need to verify whether an insurance agent or broker is licensed to sell in your province, contact your province’s licensing body for more information.

Everyone’s eager to know ways to keep car insurance costs down. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, you can keep your cost low by:

• Increasing your deductible
• Buying a car with a lower-cost insurer rating
• Installing an approved theft deterrent system
• Dropping collision or comprehensive coverage for an older vehicle
• Speak with an agent to figure out other wise ways to reduce auto insurance costs in Quebec.

If you move to Quebec, you may simply exchange your valid driver’s licence for an equivalent Quebec licence if you meet the following criteria:

• You hold a driver’s licence from a reciprocating jurisdiction such as the United States, any Canadian provinces or territories, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Isle of Man, Japan, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan.
• You have had the licence for at least one year.
• You are able to present acceptable original identification for proof of legal name, date of birth and signature.
• You are willing to surrender your current licence.
• Pay a licensing fee.
• If you come from a country not listed above, you must pass the proficiency tests to obtain your Quebec licence.