New Hampshire DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with lights flashing, you must:

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Slow down and, if safe, move over to give extra room to the stopped emergency vehicle.

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Remain in your lane and keep your current speed.

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Drive to the right side of the road and stop immediately.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an advisory speed sign attached to a curve warning sign?

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To recommend a safe speed for the curve which should be reduced in poor conditions.

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To indicate a minimum legal speed.

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To be ignored in rain or snow.

Question 3

In a vertically arranged traffic signal, what is the correct top-to-bottom order of the lights?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 4

How can you avoid alcohol-related crashes?

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Decide before you start drinking that you will not drive.

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Say No thanks if you are offered a ride by someone who has been drinking.

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Rely on coffee to sober up.

Question 5

You may not legally park your vehicle in which of the following locations?

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On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

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On a hill.

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In a parking lot.

Question 6

If the traffic light changes from green to yellow as you approach an intersection, you should:

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Be prepared to stop safely.

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Brake sharply to stop immediately in the center of the intersection.

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Speed up to beat the red light.

Question 7

When roads may be slippery you should:

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Increase your following distance and reduce speed.

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Use cruise control to maintain speed.

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Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Question 8

Which of the following can impair a person's driving ability?

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A lack of sleep.

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Alcohol.

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Any medication.

Question 9

If you discover a defect that could affect the safe operation of your vehicle, you should:

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Correct the defect as soon as possible.

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Delay fixing it until you can afford repairs.

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Drive at slower speeds until it can be fixed.

Question 10

Where should you keep a space cushion around your vehicle?

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On all sides — front, rear, and sides.

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Only in front of your vehicle.

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Only on the left and right sides.

Question 11

If you encounter an aggressive driver you should:

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Avoid eye contact

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Retaliate by tailgating.

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Cut them off to slow them down.

Question 12

If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do first if there is an open lane to your right?

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Move over to the right.

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Never slow down abruptly.

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If there is not an open lane to your right, gradually slow down to increase following distance and encourage the tailgater to pass when safe.

Question 13

On slippery roads, you should take turns and curves:

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More slowly than you would under normal conditions.

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More quickly to clear the hazard faster.

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At the same speed as usual.

Question 14

If an oncoming driver fails to dim high beams, where should you direct your gaze?

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Toward the right side of the road.

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At the lights of the approaching vehicle.

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Toward the left side of the road.

Question 15

When parallel parking between two cars, what should you do first after signaling and checking traffic?

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Pull up even with the car in front of the space

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Turn your wheels to the right immediately.

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Turn your wheels to the left immediately.

Question 16

How often must motor vehicles be inspected in New Hampshire?

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Once a year during the owner's birth month.

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Once every four years.

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Once every two years.

Question 17

When an emergency vehicle uses sirens or flashing lights, what must drivers do?

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Yield the right-of-way by pulling to the right and stopping, and follow any instructions it gives.

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Stop immediately in your lane and wait for it to pass no matter where you are.

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Ignore it if you are in a hurry.

Question 18

When is it appropriate to sound your horn?

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If you have lost control of your vehicle and need to alert others.

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Whenever you have to stop quickly.

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When passing another car.

Question 19

When making a turn, you must do what to your speed?

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Reduce your speed to maintain control.

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Increase your speed.

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Maintain or vary your speed at will.

Question 20

On slippery roads you should do which of the following?

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Increase your following distance.

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Drive as you would on dry roads.

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Use alternate routes only.

Question 1 of 20

When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with lights flashing, you must: