Tractors (Class 8)
ChangeTo obtain a Class 8 tractor driver's licence, you must pass the SAAQ knowledge test.
A Class 8 licence allows its holder to drive only a tractorA tractor used for farm-related purposes..
If you hold a driver's licence or a probationary licence of another class (except 6D), you may drive a tractor.
To obtain a Class 8 licence, you must:
Before starting the process and registering for a driving course, you must check whether you can obtain a Québec driver’s licence, based on your status in Canada.
You cannot obtain a Québec driver’s licence if you are in any of the following situations:
Exceptions:
You may, however, obtain a Québec driver’s licence if you are in any of the following situations:
We recommend that you study the following publications:
Paper copies can also be purchased at Québec bookstores.
We also recommend:
The passing mark is 75%.
You will take a test that covers:
To make an appointment for a knowledge test, please contact our call centre at 1-800-361-7620.
Once your file has been created and you have been given an identification number, you can log in to SAAQclic to change, cancel or check a knowledge test appointment.
You must follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Go to the service outlet where you scheduled an appointment to take the test.
Step 2 – Prove your identity:
At least one of the two documents must be:
The other document may be:
At least one of the two documents must be:
The other document may be:
Step 3 – If you are under age 18, present the Consent of a Person Having Parental Authority (PDF, 123.4 ko) form, duly completed and signed by your father, mother or legal guardian
Step 4 – Pass the knowledge test and the vision test
Step 5 – Pay the applicable fees for:
At our service outlets, we accept payment:
Payment by credit card is not accepted.
The only material you are allowed to use during the test is a dictionary that does not contain any illustrations, and the material provided by the SAAQ. Any other documents and all electronic devices are prohibited during the test (“cheat sheets,” notes, cell phones, smart watches, etc.). Having any prohibited material or electronic devices with you at the test, regardless of whether or not you actually use them, or trying in any way to contact someone or obtain outside assistance, will be considered cheating. Anyone found cheating will automatically fail the test and will have to wait at least 56 days before being allowed to take the test again. If it’s not the first time that person has been caught cheating, that person will have to wait at least 90 days.
You must wait at least 28 days before you will be allowed to retake the test. You will have to reschedule another appointment.
Last update: January 31, 2022