New Hampshire DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

How often must motor vehicles registered in New Hampshire be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Once a year, during the registered owner's birth month.

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Once every two years.

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Annually by July 1st.

Question 2

To be prepared for what lies ahead on the roadway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continually scan the entire roadway and roadsides.

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Stare straight ahead at all times.

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Drive with your left foot lightly resting on the brake.

Question 3

You must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles when:

Accepted Answer

You see flashing red or blue lights or hear a siren.

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Only when other vehicles yield,

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Under no circumstances.

Question 4

The holder of a New Hampshire Youth Operator license under the age of 18 is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle between which hours?

Accepted Answer

1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

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12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 5:00 a.m.

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11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Question 5

New Hampshire law requires headlights to be turned on from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, and whenever visibility is less than:

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet.

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500 feet.

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150 feet.

Question 6

When driving in fog you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

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Parking lights.

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High beam headlights.

Question 7

When should you increase your following distance?

Accepted Answer

When behind a large vehicle that blocks your view or in bad weather.

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Only when exiting an expressway.

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Only when following a motorcycle.

Question 8

If you're stopped in line at a stop sign and there is no cross traffic after vehicles ahead have passed, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.

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Proceed without stopping because the way is clear.

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Slowly roll past the stop sign.

Question 9

Many crashes are caused by drivers who:

Accepted Answer

Travel too fast for the conditions.

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Constantly check their mirrors.

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Yield the right-of-way.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

Which statement best defines defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Defensive driving means identifying dangerous situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

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Defensive driving means defending yourself by getting ahead of bad drivers in traffic.

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Defensive driving means following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.

Question 12

Who is required by law to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

Anyone under the age of 18.

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All occupants, including the driver, regardless of age.

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Only the driver and front seat passengers.

Question 13

Which of the following has authority over the others and must be obeyed first?

Accepted Answer

A police officer

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A steady red light

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A stop sign

Question 14

During the first 6 months after receiving a Youth Operator license, the driver under 18 cannot operate a vehicle with more than how many passengers under age 25 who are not family members?

Accepted Answer

Only one passenger under age 25.

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No passengers under age 25.

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Up to three passengers under age 25.

Question 15

Alcoholic beverages can affect you by:

Accepted Answer

Slowing your reaction time.

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Giving you increased, accurate confidence.

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Improving thinking ability.

Question 16

A flashing red traffic signal requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield, and go only when safe.

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Slow down at the light.

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Merge to the right immediately.

Question 17

What do work zone (orange) signs indicate?

Accepted Answer

Less-than-ideal driving conditions and that construction or maintenance is present.

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That it is summer and roads are busier.

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You must immediately stop and back up.

Question 18

When approaching a railroad crossing that has no gates or flashing lights, you should:

Accepted Answer

Prepare to yield to any train that may be approaching.

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Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

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Always stop before crossing no matter what.

Question 19

On a divided multilane highway when you hear or see an emergency vehicle, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, move to provide a clear path, and stop.

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Disregard the signal if other lanes are available.

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Stop as quickly as possible wherever you are.

Question 20

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without signals?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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Always come to a complete stop.

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Assume there will always be signals.

Question 1 of 20

How often must motor vehicles registered in New Hampshire be inspected?