Exchange of a Foreign Driver's License – Quebec Driver's License

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Online training quiz for exchanging a foreign driver’s license for a Quebec driver’s license

Do you want to have your driver's license recognized?

Do you have a driver's license from another country, a foreign license?

Would you like to exchange your driver's license?

Are you a new resident of Quebec?

We offer an online course in the form of multiple-choice questions to help you pass your written driving test and make it easier to get your driver’s license.

Do you want to pass your written exam?

Want to brush up on your road safety knowledge?

This online course is for you!

Our goal: your Quebec driver's license!

Exchanging a driver’s license from another country for a Quebec driver’s license

Was your foreign driver’s license issued in one of the following locations? If so, there are administrative agreements between Quebec and these jurisdictions to facilitate the exchange of driver’s licenses.

Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, England, Wales, and Scotland, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Holland, the Netherlands Antilles, Saint Martin, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, and Saint Eustatius, the Republic of Korea, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

Please note that your driver’s license is valid for thefirst 6 months after you settle in Quebec ifyou drive a car, motorcycle, or moped.

However, you must make sure that your foreign driver’s license is valid and that it authorizes you to drive that type of vehicle.

In addition, you will be required to pass a written exam and a driving test to obtain your Quebec driver’s license after your first six months in Quebec.

Please note that you will not be able to drive a truck, emergency vehicle, bus, minibus, or taxi during your first six months in Quebec or in the months that follow. Here are the steps you need to take to drive these vehicles:

You must obtain a Quebec driver’s license in the appropriate class. To do so, you must meet the requirements for each license class and complete the graduated driver licensing process. Before doing so, you must obtain your Quebec Class 5 (passenger vehicle) license.

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE

Please go to the designated SAAQ service location with the original documents requested when you made your appointment, namely:

• your foreign driver's license
• proof of Canadian citizenship or the right to reside in Canada
• proof of residence in Quebec
• proof that you were residing in the country that issued your license if you obtained it less than 3 years ago
• a translation of your driver’s license, if it is written in a language other than French or English—an international driver’s license does not constitute an official translation.

Good luck with your written exam!

Learn more about driving and road safety in Quebec:

1. An improperly adjusted headrest can cause serious, even fatal, injuries in the event of a collision.
2. In the event of an accident, wearing a seat belt increases the chances of survival by 50%.
3. According to a study conducted in the United States, the combined use of seat belts and airbags reduces the risk of serious head injuries in a collision by 75% and the risk of serious chest injuries by 66%.
4. The Highway Safety Code does not require drivers to wear a seat belt while reversing.
5. Overtaking multiple times while zigzagging is a traffic violation that results in demerit points and a fine.
6. Accelerating when another vehicle is passing you is a traffic violation that results in demerit points and a fine.
7. Driving too fast in bad weather or road conditions, or following too closely behind another vehicle, are violations that result in demerit points and a fine.
8. Most accidents involving pedestrians occur between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in areas where the speed limit is 50 km/h or less.
9. Passing a cyclist without leaving enough space is a traffic violation that results in demerit points and a fine.
10. Drivers must dim their headlights when following or passing another vehicle starting at a distance of 150 meters.
11. Fog lights must be mounted at the front of the vehicle, below the regular headlights, as low as possible. In addition, they must be adjusted so as not to blind other drivers.
12. In some cases, using cruise control can be dangerous.
    For example:
    • On steep uphill or downhill sections;
    • On snowy or icy roads;
    • On gravel or any other slippery surface;
    • On winding roads or roads with heavy traffic.
    • You should also avoid using the cruise control when it is impossible to maintain a steady speed.

13. The windshield washer nozzles can freeze while the vehicle is parked. To prevent slush from turning to ice, activate the nozzles once or twice before turning off the ignition.
14. Every year, more than 7,000 traffic accidents are caused by deer, moose, caribou, and black bears.
15. A driver involved in an accident who fails to assist the injured is committing an offense and may be fined.
16. 31% of drivers who feel drowsy do not recognize the early signs of fatigue or ignore them.
17. Alcohol consumption is linked to approximately 30% of deaths, 18% of serious injuries, and 5% of minor injuries.
18. A survey by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) found that 94% of parents use a proper car seat for their child, but only 49% install it correctly.