Quebec SAAQ Knowledge-Test Pass Rates: Are Some Locations Easier? (2026)

The SAAQ does not publish official, real-time pass rates for its knowledge or road tests. However, data from driving schools and provincial trends indicate clear success patterns and failure points.

What Is the First-Time Pass Rate for the Quebec SAAQ Learner's Permit Test?

First-time pass rates for the SAAQ knowledge test are not officially published but are estimated at 55% to 65% based on driving school data. A significant performance gap exists between different applicant groups.

Knowledge Test Success Factors

• ? Course Graduates vs. Foreign Licence Holders: Applicants who complete the mandatory 24-hour Road Safety Education Program (PESR) generally have a higher first-time pass rate than those exchanging a foreign licence.
• Three Independent Sections: The test is divided into Code, Signs, and Specialization (Behaviours). You must pass all three. Many fail the scenario-based Specialization section despite acing Signs.
• Strict Retest Policy: If you fail, a mandatory 28-day waiting period before retaking is required before you can retake the test. Each retest costs $13.50.

Example: An applicant in Laval scores 100% on Signs but fails the Hazard Perception questions in the Specialization section. They must wait four weeks and pay again to retake only the failed section.

SAAQ Knowledge-Test Pass Rates by Service Centre

No. SAAQ does not publish an official centre-by-centre table showing Montréal, Laval, Québec City, or rural centres as easier. The same Class 5 test structure and passing standard apply regardless of where you take the knowledge test.

Does Taking the SAAQ Knowledge Test at a Different Location Make It Easier?

SAAQ does not identify an officially easier road-test centre. Test conditions can differ by location, but evaluation standards apply across centres. For choosing a road-test location, see the road-test and licence guide.

What Actually Affects Your Chances of Passing the Quebec Knowledge Test?

SAAQ does not publish individual examiner pass rates. Road-test scoring belongs to the dedicated road-test guide.

Do SAAQ Knowledge-Test Passing Standards Differ by Applicant Type?

SAAQ does not publish a simple centre-by-centre or applicant-group table that proves one road-test location is easier. Keep this page focused on knowledge-test pass-rate claims; see the road-test guide for road-test details.