If you accumulate too many demerits during the probationary stage, your licence is:

Question: If you accumulate too many demerits during the probationary stage, your licence is:

Answer options:

• Unaffected ✅ Suspended
• Replaced with a Class 5
• Sent back to learner

Correct answer: Suspended

Explanation: Under Quebec’s Highway Safety Code, probationary licence holders who accumulate four or more demerit points face an automatic licence suspension, typically lasting at least three months. The licence is not unaffected, nor is the driver demoted to a learner's licence or upgraded to a full Class 5 licence, as graduating to a full licence requires completing the 24-month probationary period without suspension. This rule enforces safe driving habits during the high-risk early stages of solo driving. SAAQ exam candidates must know the specific demerit thresholds for different licence classes, as point limits and the resulting suspension penalties are heavily tested.