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The person who is going to serve as accompanying rider during a learner's practice sessions will have to devote time and energy over eight or twelve months, depending on the learner's decision about taking a course in a recognized driving school. This guide is intended to help the accompanying rider in carrying out that task.

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The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec enters demerit points on the record of drivers who commit certain offences under the Highway Safety Code. Demerit points are entered on a driver's record following conviction of an offence or, its equivalent, payment of the fine, once the Société has the judgment in its possession or been advised of the fact by the court.

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Highway Safety Code offences lead to the entry of demerit points on the driving record of drivers at fault. A penalty is one of the consequences imposed on driver's licence holders who have reached or exceeded the number of demerit points set for the bracket that applies to them. Consult this document to find out how to get a new driver's licence at the end of a penalty period.

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This publication is a summary of what you need to know about: drivers and their responsibilities, driver’s licences, vehicle registration; traffic rules and regulations, regulations regarding road, vehicles and equipment, road signs and traffic signals in Québec, offences and their consequences, measures and protections in the event of an accident. This guide provides all road users, whether they are pedestrians, cyclists, passengers or drivers of any type of vehicle, with a summary of their responsibilities, rights and obligations in order to share the road cooperatively.

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This document discloses the necessary classes of driver's licence depending on the type of road vehicle.

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Driving a heavy vehicle is a complex and demanding task. Throughout their career, professional drivers face a variety of situations where they must make decisions based on their knowledge and skills. It is essential that they be familiar with traffic and motor transport rules and regulations. This guide provides a host of relevant information on the subject.

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This guide is for learner drivers looking for information about driving an automobile, including proper techniques and safe conduct on the road. The six chapters cover: The basic manoeuvres for controlling a vehicle; A visual scanning method to see everything that is happening on the road; More complex driving techniques for special circumstances, such as in poor weather conditions or when unexpected events occur; Road safety tips; Energy-saving and eco-friendly tips; Evaluation exercises to check your knowledge.

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Insert and brochure informing clients outside Québec about how to obtain a driver’s licence and the importance of being well prepared for the tests.

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If you are not satisfied with this decision, you can ask for a review at the SAAQor challenge the decision before the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. If you believe that you can prove that your are capable of driving safely despite your illness or handicap, you can also request that the SAAQ render a new decision under its discretionary power. This document is available in electronic format only.

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This publication covers different aspects of moped (and motorized scooter of 50 cc and less) operating tasks, with information presented so users can progress at their own speed. Topics range from basic control tasks, observation, positioning on the road, keeping a safe distance, and road traction to crossing intersections. Each section has a list of objectives to be reached in this home study program.

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This publication is for learner drivers looking for information about motorcycle riding techniques. Readers can progressively learn about how to prepare to operate a motorcycle. Rules and safety tips are presented in addition to riding techniques. Risks, unexpected situations and how to deal with them are also covered. Lastly, since riding with others is also part of the fun, tips on how to ride as a group and with passengers are also included.

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Paying traffic fines is a responsibility intertwined with the privileges of driving and operating a motor vehicle. Once the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec is notified by the collecting entity of a fine imposed for an offence under the Highway Safety Code or a municipal traffic or parking bylaw that has not been paid, these privileges are withdrawn until the debt is settled.

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Each information field on licences issued by the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec is numbered. The same numbers are used on all the various types of licences (driver's licence, probationary licence, learner's licence and restricted licence). The definition of the holder's licence classes, conditions and endorsements appear on the back of the licence.

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This document presents the requirements to drive a three-wheeled motorcycle in Québec as of April 1, 2010.

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After completing the first four modules of Phase 1 of your driving course and passing the knowledge test given by your driving school (Module 5), follow the steps below.

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Drivers convicted of excessive speeding offences receive much stiffer penalties. Fines and demerit points for excessive speeding are based on the difference between the speed recorded by a peace officer and the posted speed limit where the offence was committed. This document is only available in an electronic format.

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Many ways to pay for you driver’s licence and registration certificate.

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To be allowed to drive a minibus or a bus equipped to carry no more than 24 passengers, you must hold a Class 4B or higher (1, 2, 3 or 4A) driver's licence. To be allowed to drive a bus used to carry schoolchildren, the driver must hold a certificate of competence.

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To drive a taxi, you must hold both a licence and a permit. Furthermore, you cannot have been found guilty of a criminal offence within the previous 5 years.

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This folder indicates whether you can apply for a review and sets out the steps to follow if your licence or your right to obtain one has been suspended for 30, 60 or 90 days.