How to Get Your Motorcycle Licence in Quebec (Class 6A)
Quebec has the most structured motorcycle licensing path in Canada: a riding course with a recognized school is mandatory, and you move from a Class 6R learner's licence to the Class 6A. The SAAQ's knowledge test has the lowest pass mark in the country — but a 14-day wait if you fail.
Practice the knowledge test free →- Licence: Class 6A
- Authority: SAAQ
- Test: 50 questions
- Pass: 75%
The Quebec path at a glance
Mandatory riding course → Class 6R learner → Class 6A; failed tests wait 14 days to retake. The knowledge test is the gate to everything else — pass it and the riding stages open up.
Step by step
- Study the official rider handbook. SAAQ's official motorcycle guide is the source for every test question. Pair it with free practice tests in the Quebec format so the question style holds no surprises.
- Pass the knowledge test at a SAAQ service centre (available in French — most riders take it in French). The knowledge test typically runs around 50 multiple-choice questions with a 75% pass mark — confirm the current format with SAAQ. Every road sign on the test is illustrated in our Canadian road signs guide.
- Ride as a learner. Expect conditions while you build experience — see the restrictions below — and use the stage deliberately: quiet roads, good weather, real practice.
- Complete the mandatory course — in Quebec you can't skip it. The school takes you through closed-course and on-road training that the SAAQ requires before the Class 6A.
- Pass the road test and ride. Rider training is worth it everywhere (and often earns an insurance discount) — it teaches what a written test can't.
Learner restrictions
- Mandatory riding course with a recognized school
- Class 6R learner conditions apply
- Failed tests carry a 14-day wait before a retake
Fees, learner conditions, and test formats change over time. This guide describes the process as of 2026 — always confirm current requirements with SAAQ. Expect a modest fee for the knowledge test and separate fees for road tests.
Étudiez en français? La page test moto SAAQ présente la pratique en français.
How to pass the knowledge test on the first try
Practice by topic until every chapter sits consistently above the pass mark, then run full-length mock exams. The free Quebec practice test mirrors your real format — 50 questions, 75% to pass, illustrated road signs — and tracks which chapters still need work.
Start practicing free →Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Quebec motorcycle knowledge test?
The knowledge test typically runs around 50 multiple-choice questions with a 75% pass mark — confirm the current format with SAAQ.
Is the riding course mandatory in Quebec?
Yes — Quebec is the one province where motorcycle training with a recognized school is required, not just recommended. Budget for it as part of your licence cost.
What is the licensing path in Quebec?
Mandatory riding course → Class 6R learner → Class 6A; failed tests wait 14 days to retake. The knowledge test is the first step.
Is this Quebec practice test free?
Yes — every practice question, chapter, and mock exam on this site is free, with no account and no download.
Guides for other provinces
Unofficial guide — not affiliated with SAAQ or any licensing authority. Rules, fees, and formats change; always verify current requirements with SAAQ.