New Hampshire Driver's Education Practice Exam

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• Orange signs indicate what type of information?
• At an intersection with a crosswalk and a red traffic light, and there is no stop line, where should you stop?
• What is the center left-turn lane used for?
• On a five-lane highway, if you are in the far left lane and must exit to the far right, how many lane changes are required to reach the rightmost lane?
• What is considered the safest following distance rule?
• What deadly odorless gas is emitted from a vehicle’s exhaust?
• After passing another vehicle and returning to the right lane, you should have traveled far enough to see what?
• How much space should you give a cyclist when passing?
• Which option lists all the factors that determine alcohol intoxication?
• What is the most important factor in maintaining control of your vehicle?
• If you attempt to start an engine that is already running, what is the likely result?
• A flashing red light at an intersection means
• What should you do if you drift onto the shoulder?
• If you hydroplane, what should you do?
• When are roads the slickest?
• What should you do when you see a vehicle with hazard lights on that is parked stationary on the roadway?
• What happens if you accumulate too many demerit points?
• Which statement about the following distance in poor conditions is true?
• What is the safe following distance rule in good conditions?
• This type of insurance will cover costs if a tree limb falls on your car as it is parked in your driveway
• In a weather-related scenario, which statement correctly reflects the bridge ice phenomenon?
• When you reach a stop sign, what steps should you take before entering the intersection?
• True or false: It is legal to be in an intersection once your light has turned red.
• Direction or guidance is indicated by which color?
• Yielding in traffic means
• What does BAC stand for?
• What is the purpose of the Move Over law?
• If a red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your lane, you should
• Which color combination is used for Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signs?
• The minimum tread depth for a tire to avoid being bald is what?
• Which of the following is true about a 17-year-old driver's first offense resulting in license suspension lasting 20 days?
• To decrease your chances of hydroplaning, you shouldn't have this on when it's raining?
• Which term describes the measure used to assess alcohol impairment in drivers?
• Which type of insurance covers damage from a tree limb falling on a parked car?
• What is a critical safety step to take when parking on a slope?
• A sign with a red circle and diagonal slash indicates
• When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights or gates, what should you do?
• What is a common nighttime driving hazard?
• Broken white lines on a highway are used to
• What is the main purpose of right-of-way rules?
• Why do bridges freeze before roads in cold weather?
• By how much does driving drunk increase the chance of a collision?
• Which insurance covers damage from a tree limb falling on a parked car?
• What is appropriate use of the horn?
• In an intersection with a red light, turning left and oncoming traffic has no signal, which vehicle should proceed first?
• A red circle with a diagonal slash on a sign indicates
• Under 18, with a learner's or junior license, you may not drive between which hours?
• Your traffic light changes yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?
• Where is a vehicle’s energy stored?
• What is the BAC limit for a driver under 21 to be convicted of a DWI?
• When should headlights be used?
• How should you respond to loss of steering control or a skid?
• You are 17 years old and you have had your first driving violation that resulted in a suspended license for how many days?
• If you try to start an engine that is already running, what will happen?
• Car A is waiting at a red light to turn left; as the light turns green, oncoming car B approaches with no signal. Which vehicle should go first?
• On a two-lane road with no oncoming traffic, if an animal darts out, what should you do first?
• Which statement correctly identifies which vehicle has the higher center of gravity?
• Which vehicle will hit the barrier with the greatest force of impact when a tractor-trailer, SUV, and sports car all travel at the same speed and start from the same distance from the barrier?
• If a motorcycle tailgates you while there is a truck ahead, what should you do?
• Engine coolant is made up of what?
• When a pedestrian is crossing at a crosswalk, what action must you take?
• What is the risk multiplier of driving drunk compared with sober driving?
• Which BAC level is illegal for drivers under 21?
• Which action is appropriate to reduce risk in a potential side impact scenario?
• What is the minimum legal distance to park from a fire hydrant?
• What are typical penalties for a first DUI offense in NH?
• What best describes the 3- to 4-second rule for following distance?
• At 55 mph, a fully loaded tractor-trailer requires how many times more stopping distance than a car?
• How many feet before a turn should you activate your turn signal?
• What is the meaning of solid white lines on a road?
• If your accelerator gets stuck in light traffic, what action does the material suggest you take?
• To avoid a side impact collision, which action is recommended?
• Which of the following is NOT a determinant of force of impact?
• A solid and broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is
• You are driving a front wheel drive vehicle on a slick road and your car starts to slide to the left, this procedure will correct the skid?
• What is the typical speed in a residential area unless posted otherwise?
• What does NH law require regarding seat belts and child restraints?
• How many feet should you park away from a tunnel, an intersection, or a railroad crossing?
• What does a no-passing zone indicate?
• In interactions with pedestrians who have guide dogs or white canes, what should drivers do?
• A pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. Who has the right of way?
• On a wet road, hydroplaning occurs when tires lose traction; what action should you take?
• What is the recommended approach when passing a cyclist?
• If a traffic signal is not functioning, what general rule should drivers follow?
• Which statement correctly describes the under-21 BAC rule?
• What is the minimum distance you should park from an intersection?
• If you plan to turn left at an intersection with a stop line, but there are bushes in your field of view, what should you do?
• What is the term for the involuntary jerking of the eyes caused by drinking?
• Which force is described as making your vehicle go straight on a curve?
• Under what conditions may you pass another vehicle on the right?
• You must be at least how many feet away from a stop sign, traffic signal, or yield sign?
• After passing another vehicle, you should return to your lane when you can clearly see the other vehicle in which mirror?
• Bridges freeze before roads because
• Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the roadway due to water between the tire and the road.
• During the first six months after getting your license, how many non-family members may you have in the car?
• A pedestrian is ahead on the same side of the road, and a truck is approaching on the opposite side. Who passes the pedestrian first?
• A red and white triangle sign means what?
• If you refuse a field sobriety test, what is a possible consequence under the implied consent law?
• What action must you take when a school bus stops with its red lights flashing?
• A fully loaded tractor trailer going 55 mph needs how many times more stopping distance than a car?
• Under what conditions may you pass on the right?
• If another vehicle has its hazard lights on, what should you do?
• Which statement explains why bridges ice before roads?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of a first DUI offense penalty in New Hampshire?
• Two-second rule clarification: In poor conditions, you should
• When should you use turn signals?
• Which law requires driving no faster than the speed limit under any condition?
• While driving with a truck ahead, you notice a motorcycle tailgating you. What should you do to maintain safety?
• If you miss your exit on the highway, what should you do?
• Which sequence correctly describes actions to take when brakes fail?
• What emotion do drivers experience often?
• When are high-beam headlights appropriate?
• How should you check for motorcycles in your blind spot?
• In a crash with a drunk driver and a sober passenger, who is more likely to survive?
• What are key considerations when sharing the road with large trucks?
• How should you respond if a traffic signal is not functioning?
• Passing is not allowed within how many feet of a hill?
• If a car enters your lane and you must avoid a head-on collision, which direction should you steer?
• What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
• What is the correct headlight usage when driving at night with other vehicles nearby?
• Where should children ride in a vehicle when required by law?
• The zone control system requires managing how many zones around your car?
• A tire is considered bald if it has less than how much tread?
• You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
• What is the last thing you should do before leaving the curb or changing lanes?
• Expanded version: What does implied consent mean?
• In a scenario with three vehicles at the same speed and the same distance from a barrier, which vehicle experiences the greatest force of impact?
• Between a sports car and a van, which has a higher center of gravity?
• How are fines affected in highway construction zones?
• If you are driving drunk how many times greater is your chance of getting in a collision
• How should you interact with bicyclists on the road?
• When parking downhill with a curb, which direction should you turn the wheels?
• How can you defuse a tailgating situation safely?
• Which color is used for regulation signs?
• Which statement about route signs is true?
• Which skill is commonly impaired first in an intoxicated driver, leading to poor decision making?
• Which statement about nighttime hazards is true?
• When parking downhill without a curb, which direction should you turn the wheels?
• When parking uphill without a curb, which direction should you turn the wheels?
• Yellow signs are used to convey which type of information?
• Green signs indicate what?
• When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should you turn the wheels?
• Red signs indicate which of the following?
• Which statement correctly describes following distance?
• To increase night visibility when there are no oncoming cars, which option is correct?
• Which option best lists all the factors that determine alcohol intoxication?
• If your vehicle is starting to go out of control, what should you do first?
• How should you respond to a yield sign?
• Interstate highway signs use which shape?
• What action can increase your visibility at night when there are no on-coming cars approaching or when you are behind another vehicle?
• Broken white lines on a highway are used to separate
• Blue signs indicate which category?
• White and black signs indicate which type of signs?
• Which component recharges the vehicle’s battery while the engine is running?
• Which law allows the police to require you to take a sobriety test and can lead to license suspension if you refuse?
• What color combination is used for both Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signs?
• Construction zones are indicated by which color?
• What does the two-second rule help you judge?
• Which statement explains why bridges may ice up before roads?
• What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
• In heavy rain on highways, what is the best driving approach?
• Which color combination is used for Do Not Enter signs and Wrong Way signs?
• On a two-lane highway, if the center line is solid on your side, what does this mean for passing?
• If you miss your highway exit, what is the safest action?
• How does driving under the influence affect your driving?
• During hydroplaning, what happens to the tires?
• What are NH rules about cell phone use while driving?
• Brown signs indicate which category?
• What should you do when a traffic light is yellow and about to turn red?
• What should you do when following a horse-drawn vehicle?
• How should child safety seats be used in a vehicle?
• What does a flashing yellow light require drivers to do?
• Which statement is true about following a horse-drawn vehicle on the road?
• When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind, what should you do?
• Which color is used for recreation and scenic guidance signs?
• A red and orange triangle sign means what?
• What does a solid double yellow line indicate?
• If a traffic officer signals you to proceed even though you see a red light, what should you do?
• When are high-beam headlights appropriate?
• Which color sign provides information about motorist services?
• When an emergency vehicle approaches, what is the proper action?
• Most warning signs are
• How should you treat pedestrians with guide dogs or white canes?
• How many non-family passengers are allowed in the vehicle during the first six months after obtaining a license?
• In the event of a potential side impact, which of the following actions is most aligned with safety?
• In a front-wheel-drive car on a slick road that begins to slide, which action will help you recover control?
• At an intersection with a blinking yellow light for a left-turning vehicle and a blinking red light for the other vehicle, which vehicle has the right of way?
• Regulatory signs are typically which colors?
• What steps should you take if your brakes fail?
• What is the legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older to be convicted of a DWI?
• If you approach an intersection with a stop sign or a red light and a traffic cop is signaling you to proceed, what should you do?
• What happens if you refuse a chemical test in New Hampshire?
• Which three factors determine the force of impact in a collision?
• When turning right on red, what must you do?
• Route signs vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, and may be combined with information about a city's streets. How do route signs vary?
• Which insurance policy would cover falling debris damage to a parked car?
• How should you navigate a roundabout?
• Which signs indicate regulatory requirements and what colors are typically used?
• How much greater is the chance of crashing if the driver takes their eyes off the road for two seconds?
• What is implied consent concept?
• What is the purpose of a points-based driver license system?
• Interstate highways are identified on signs with what kind of shape?
• The zone control system states you must manage how many zones around your car?
• During a skid, which action helps you regain control?
• What does a flashing yellow light mean?
• Which document shows ownership of the vehicle?