Quebec Class 5 Knowledge Test: Where You Take It and How It Works

You take the official Quebec Class 5 (Learner) licence knowledge test in person at a Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec (SAAQ) service centre or an authorized Licensing Agent. The test is taken on a computer terminal at these locations. You cannot take the final SAAQ knowledge test online from home.

Where Do You Take the Quebec Class 5 Knowledge Test - SAAQ Centre or Driving School?

The SAAQ operates over 140 service outlets across Quebec. You must book an appointment through the SAAQclic online platform. Use the Find a Service Outlet tool to verify which locations offer 'Knowledge tests'.

• SAAQ Service Centres: Government-run hubs for all licensing services, including complex files like foreign license exchanges. Examples include the Henri-Bourassa centre in Montreal or the Wilfrid-Hamel centre in Quebec City.
• Licensing Agents (Mandataires): Authorized private partners like CAA-Quebec centres or local Chambers of Commerce that can administer the knowledge test. These may have more flexible hours in regions like Gatineau or Sherbrooke.

Common Location Confusion: Many applicants mistakenly go to their driving school for the final SAAQ test. Driving schools only administer the prerequisite Module 5 exam. The official knowledge test is only at SAAQ outlets.

Common Location Confusion: Some third-party websites list 'SAAQ kiosks' in grocery stores for permit printing. Quebec does not use these kiosks for testing; all exams and documents are issued directly by SAAQ staff.

Common Location Confusion: Applicants sometimes confuse the SAAQ service centre with the 'DriveTest' centres found in Ontario. In Quebec, all driver testing is conducted exclusively by the SAAQ or its authorized agents.

Can You Take the Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test Online From Home in 2026?

The Class 5 knowledge test is taken on a secure computer workstation at the SAAQ location. The test consists of 64 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections. You must score at least 75% in each section to pass.

For Quebec permit process details, see the Quebec permit guide.

• Test Format: You will use a mouse or touchscreen. An audio feature with headphones is available to have questions read aloud in French or English.
• ? No Online Testing: The SAAQ does not offer a remote, at-home option for the final knowledge test. All exams are supervised in-person to verify identity and ensure integrity.
• Online Booking Required: You must book your test slot online via SAAQclic. Walk-in appointments for knowledge tests are generally not accepted.
• Prerequisite School Exam: The Module 5 exam from your driving school, which is required to apply for the learner's licence, can often be taken online via platforms like Zoom, proctored by the school.

What Should You Bring to a Quebec SAAQ Knowledge-Test Appointment?

For the standard Class 5 knowledge-test appointment, present your learner's licence or a piece of photo identification and pay the $13.50 test fee.

The exam uses the standard three-section format. For detailed passing-score math, use the permit-test guide; for failed-section retakes, use the retake guide.

Cheating has a separate waiting period: 90 days for a first cheating offence and 180 days for a subsequent cheating offence. Prohibited devices include phones, smart watches and smart glasses.

How to Avoid Problems at Your Knowledge-Test Appointment

Confirm that your chosen outlet offers knowledge tests and follow your SAAQclic booking details. For broader appointment logistics, see the appointment guide.