SAAQ Henri-Bourassa Test Centre Guide

SAAQ Henri-Bourassa Test Centre — Road Test Guide

Taking your SAAQ road test at the Henri-Bourassa centre in Montreal? This guide covers the centre address, what happens during the test, the most common mistakes at this location, and how to prepare so you pass first time.

Centre Information

  • Address: 855 Henri-Bourassa O, Montreal, QC H3L 1P3
  • Service: SAAQ road tests — Class 5 passenger vehicle licence
  • Area: North-Central Montreal

What Happens on Test Day

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled test. Bring your valid learner’s licence and test confirmation. The examiner will inspect the vehicle first — it must meet all SAAQ safety standards. You can bring your own car or rent a SAAQ-approved vehicle through Driving Montreal.

The Henri-Bourassa road test covers busy urban streets, including Henri-Bourassa Boulevard itself. The examiner evaluates:

  • Urban driving — navigating pedestrians, cyclists, and parked vehicles
  • Traffic light intersections and protected left turns
  • Safe lane changes on multi-lane urban roads
  • Speed management in school zones and residential streets
  • Parallel parking and reversing
  • Highway Safety Code compliance throughout

Common Mistakes at the Henri-Bourassa SAAQ Centre

  • Incomplete stops at busy intersections — examiners at this centre watch stop sign compliance closely
  • Missing blind spot checks before lane changes on the boulevard
  • Speeding up on yellow lights — always prepare to stop
  • Hesitation on left turns — clear the intersection decisively once it is safe

How to Prepare for Your Henri-Bourassa Road Test

Practising on the actual test routes before your exam is the most effective preparation. Driving Montreal offers:

Serving Newcomers and International Students

The Henri-Bourassa centre is one of the most used SAAQ locations in Montreal, especially by newcomers and international students converting foreign licences. Driving Montreal provides bilingual support (English and French) and specializes in helping candidates from outside Quebec understand exactly what SAAQ examiners expect.