Practice test 1 of 10 — New Hampshire knowledge test

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1. Question 1: D. One at most

   In the first six months they may not drive "With more than one passenger less than 25 years of age" who is not family, so one at most.

   Handbook: Section 2: Driver's License and Non-Driver ID Information — License Restrictions

2. Question 2: A. Traffic from every direction must stop

   An all-way plaque means traffic from every direction must stop at the intersection.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

3. Question 3: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely

   Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

4. Question 4: B. 75 feet

   Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway "or within 75 feet on the opposite side of the street".

   Handbook: Section 7: General Driving and Parking — Parking

5. Question 5: A. When you can see its headlights in your mirror

   Move back when you can see the car's headlights in your mirror, so you do not cut it off.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

6. Question 6: A. Drop back behind the car you were passing

   If you cannot finish the pass safely, slow down and drop back into your lane behind the car you were passing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

7. Question 7: C. Stay back and do not pass on the right

   Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Stay back and never try to pass on the right.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

8. Question 8: B. Give directions and distances

   Green horizontal signs are guide signs. They show directions, distances and exits.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

9. Question 9: A. You may not pass other vehicles here

   This sign means do not pass. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn

    Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

11. Question 11: A. People may be crossing the road ahead

    This pedestrian crossing sign warns that people may be crossing. Slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

12. Question 12: A. Turn on your hazard or parking lights

    At night, turn on your hazard or parking lights so other drivers can see your car.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Stopping on highways

13. Question 13: C. Traffic will soon come toward you on this road

    The two-way traffic sign warns that oncoming traffic will soon use the same road as you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

14. Question 14: A. A no-passing zone

    The pennant shape is used only to mark the start of a no-passing zone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

15. Question 15: A. Yield and let them cross

    Even when a pedestrian is crossing against the signal, you must yield to avoid hitting them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

16. Question 16: A. The light is about to turn red

    A steady yellow light warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

17. Question 17: C. Brake firmly and stay in your lane

    Brake firmly and stay in your lane. Swerving can send you into other traffic or off the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Animals

18. Question 18: C. All traffic and people walking

    When entering a street from a driveway or alley, yield to all traffic on the street and to people on the sidewalk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Entering a roadway

19. Question 19: B. Turn it off

    If your signal does not turn off by itself after a turn, turn it off so you do not confuse others.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

20. Question 20: C. About four times as much

    Crash energy grows with the square of speed, so at double the speed a crash carries about four times as much energy.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

21. Question 21: A. No, unless signs say you may

    In general, parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is not allowed unless signs say you may.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

22. Question 22: D. E-ZPass

    In the manual's list of standard sign colors, purple means E-ZPass: "Purple EZPass".

    Handbook: Section 6: Rules of the Road — Traffic Signs

23. Question 23: C. 200 feet

    Place "emergency flares or reflectors 200 feet in front of and behind" the vehicle.

    Handbook: Section 10: Driving Emergencies — Vehicle Malfunctions

24. Question 24: C. More fines and a longer suspension or jail

    Driving while suspended usually leads to more fines, a longer suspension, and possibly jail.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

25. Question 25: D. Jessica's Law

    The duty to clear snow and ice is "Jessica's Law", passed after ice from a truck killed a driver.

    Handbook: Section 4: Before Driving — Snow and Ice Removal

26. Question 26: D. Breath, blood, or urine tests

    Implied consent laws generally cover breath, blood and urine tests for alcohol or drugs.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Testing and implied consent

27. Question 27: A. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight

    If you hydroplane, ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight until the tires grip again. Do not brake hard.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

28. Question 28: B. Traffic already on the highway

    When joining a highway, yield to traffic already on it and merge into a safe gap.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Entering a roadway

29. Question 29: D. Up to 60 days

    New residents "have up to 60 days to obtain a driver's license" after moving into the state.

    Handbook: Section 1: Driving in New Hampshire — New Residents to NH

30. Question 30: A. Into a city

    The manual says three "numbered routes with an odd first number are routes into a city."

    Handbook: Section 6: Rules of the Road — Route Number Signs

31. Question 31: C. Near a curve or hill where others cannot see you

    Do not make a U-turn near a curve or hill, where drivers cannot see you in time to stop.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

32. Question 32: D. 15 feet

    Stop behind the stop line or "not less than 15 feet, nor more than 50 feet" from the nearest rail.

    Handbook: Section 6: Rules of the Road — Railroad Crossing Warning Signs

33. Question 33: D. You may take more risks

    Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

34. Question 34: A. Wait until they have crossed

    People who are still in the crosswalk when your light turns green have the right-of-way. Wait for them to cross.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

35. Question 35: B. They should yield, but you must still avoid them

    Pedestrians outside a crosswalk should yield to cars, but drivers must still take care not to hit anyone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

36. Question 36: B. Enter it only just before your left turn

    Enter a two-way left-turn lane just before you turn left and never use it to pass; how far you may drive in it varies by state.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

37. Question 37: A. No closer than 20 feet

    Even where it is not marked, it is illegal to park "Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection".

    Handbook: Section 7: General Driving and Parking — Parking

38. Question 38: C. A gap in traffic to merge into

    Look for a safe gap in traffic, signal, and match your speed to merge into it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

39. Question 39: D. In the first few minutes of rain

    In the first few minutes of rain, water mixes with oil on the road and makes it very slippery until more rain washes it away.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

40. Question 40: C. 9 months to 2 years

    A first offense may bring a loss of privileges "for a period of 9 months to 2 years".

    Handbook: Section 3: Dangerous Driving — Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving