It's the Road Safety Education Program for class 1, the SAAQ's new mandatory training to obtain a heavy articulated vehicle driver's licence.
Since December 15, 2025.
Anyone seeking a class 1 licence for the first time. Current class 1 holders are not affected.
No, this requirement applies only to new candidates.
Transitional measures exist. If you held a valid class 1 learner's licence as of December 14, 2025, you can generally complete your process under the former rules, with a deadline that varies depending on your base licence (up to 2027 or 2029). Contact us to confirm your exact situation.
Both lead to a class 1 licence. The PESR is offered by private providers like our school, on a shorter, more flexible basis (125h). The DEP is a longer school program offered through the education network.
125 hours total: 75 hours of theory and 50 hours of practice.
It's an adapted training for holders of a class 2 or 3 licence for 24 months or more, which exempts certain skills already demonstrated — so a shorter training.
Not yet. The 24-month criterion is decisive. Use our quiz to find out exactly where you stand.
Notably: holding a class 5 licence for at least 24 months, no suspension or revocation in the last 2 years, and meeting medical and vision requirements. ⚠️ The exact thresholds (e.g. demerit points) must be confirmed case by case — contact us for a free review.
The SAAQ requires a medical exam report (including a vision test) before authorizing the licence. We guide you through this step.
It depends on the number of points and your history. Good to know: points are officially recorded to your file at the time of payment or a guilty plea for an offence. We offer a free review of your file before you make any decision.
The SAAQ offers a driving experience recognition service for foreign-trained workers. Our team (speaking French, English and Arabic) can support you through this process. → See our dedicated Newcomers page for the full process.
Yes. A class 1 licence covers categories 2 and 3.
F corresponds to air brakes (generally paired with automatic transmission), M to manual transmission. We offer training on both types.
Yes, the theory component can be taken entirely online, at a competitive price.
Online (live Zoom), in person, or a synchronized hybrid format that lets you stay with the same group throughout the training.
At an accelerated pace (up to 20h/week of theory, 6-8h/week of practice), the full training can be completed in 3 to 4 months.
Yes, in PDF format, at no charge, so you can study at home at your own pace.
The full program is offered at $7,000, with two options: an in-house payment plan of up to 6 equal installments, or a personal loan via Desjardins.
Up to 48 business hours. Your training can start immediately, without waiting for the response.
A tax credit representing 8 % of the training cost may apply, under a measure announced in Quebec's 2025-2026 budget, for training offered by institutions recognized by Revenu Québec. ⚠️ Check with an accountant or Revenu Québec to confirm your exact eligibility — we are not tax advisors.
Yes, contact us to arrange the transfer.
Yes, our team offers support in French, English and Arabic.
⚠️ Figure to refresh before launch (see README.md). Demand is strong: more than 1,200 class 1 driver positions are currently listed on major job boards in Quebec, and trucking remains one of the sectors most affected by the labour shortage in Canada.