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A comprehensive review of essential road rules and regulations for drivers in new hampshire. It covers a wide range of topics, including traffic laws, safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and emergency procedures. Questions and answers, offering a valuable resource for drivers preparing for their final exam or seeking to refresh their knowledge of nh driving regulations.
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What are the parts of the highway transportation system? - ✔ ✔ People, vehicles, and roadways
The major parts of the HTS are the people who use the system, the vehicles used, and... - ✔ ✔ The roadways used by people
Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists in the HTS are all called - ✔ ✔ Roadway users
Critical judgment and continuous monitoring are examples of what kind of skills needed for the driving task? - ✔ ✔ Mental
when you see a warning sign indicating a sharp curve, what is the best thing to do? - ✔ ✔ slow down before entering the the curve
Who legally needs to wear a motorcycle helmet in NH? - ✔ ✔ anyone under the age of 18
what does a yellow line on the left edge of a street or roadway mean - ✔ ✔ it is a 1 way street
what is breaking time - ✔ ✔ the time it takes for the brakes and friction between the road and tires to stop the vehicle
If you double your speed, how greater will your stopping time be - ✔ ✔ 4
What do you do when you are taking a left turn at an intersection with a green light, but not an arrow - ✔ ✔ wait before the light, not under it, for traffic going straight to pass as you are yielding to them
How far back do you have to stay from a fire truck responding to an alarm - ✔ ✔ 500 ft
What is the hand signal for a right hand turn - ✔ ✔ the left arm pointed out and up
what does the yellow diamond shaped sign with traffic light on it mean
What does a blue sign with an H on it mean - ✔ ✔ Hospital
If you purchase a vehicle as a private sale, how do you apply for a title - ✔ ✔ Through the town or city clerks office
If you are parking uphill with a curb on your right how should you turn the wheels of the car - ✔ ✔ to the left
what is the penalty for knowingly being in possession of a controlled drug - ✔ ✔ loss of license for 60 days to 2 years
Under Administrative License Suspension, what is the penalty if you are found to have a BAC level at or above the legal limit - ✔ ✔ 6 month license
If your vehicle breaks down what should you do - ✔ ✔ All of the above 1.) Pull off the road as far as possible, while still visible, 2.) Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (If not wet out,) 3.) and Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle.
What do you need to do if you encounter an emergency vehicle blocking any part of a roadway - ✔ ✔ vacate or leave any lane that is partially or fully blocked
If you are in the right lane and it is ending, what should you do - ✔ ✔ Signal your intent to move, check your mirrors, do a shoulder check and go when clear
what is a shoulder check - ✔ ✔ When you turn your head to look by the back passenger windows for a vehicle you cannot see in your mirrors
Why shouldn't you pull in front of a large truck and hit your brakes suddenly - ✔ ✔ Trucks require much more stopping distance than cars
The primary responsibility of all drivers is - ✔ ✔ To obey all traffic laws
Driving is a social task because - ✔ ✔ Drivers must interact with each other
The greatest problem most beginning drivers face is there - ✔ ✔ Inability to make decisions
Which IPDE step do you use when you apply the break to stop - ✔ ✔ Execute
What system is a method for managing the space around your vehicle - ✔ ✔ Zone control system
Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes - ✔ ✔ Driver behavior
Two examples of HTS risks - ✔ ✔ Traffic tie ups and collisions
The best term used to describe a vehicle hitting another object - ✔ ✔ Collision
What should you do when you approach a yield sign at an intersection - ✔ ✔ Slow or stop and give the right-of-way to traffic
What must you do at a four way stop - ✔ ✔ Stop and wait for your turn to move
When you see a speed limit sign what should you do - ✔ ✔ You should drive no faster than the posted speed limit
What are posted minimum speed limits - ✔ ✔ The slowest to drive under normal conditions
What is a sign shaped like a diamond - ✔ ✔ A warning sign
A sign with the yellow background - ✔ ✔ A warning sign
The message on a rectangular sign may be - ✔ ✔ Pass with care
A school zone sign - ✔ ✔ Yellow with five sides
Where should you expect a pentagonal sign - ✔ ✔ Near a school crossing
Construction zone is indicated by - ✔ ✔ An orange sign
Guide signs - ✔ ✔ Provide information
What should you do before you make a right turn on red - ✔ ✔ Make sure there are no pedestrians in any crosswalks
What should you do if your vehicle is first in line when the light turns green - ✔ ✔ Check traffic to the left, the right, and ahead
The speed limit in a urban residence - ✔ ✔ 30 mph
Do not follow fire apparatus responding to an alarm closer than how many feet? - ✔ ✔ 500
Speed limit in a rural district - ✔ ✔ 35 mph
On a two way two lane road do not pass within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing? - ✔ ✔ 100
A motor driven cycle has a engine that produces no more than - ✔ ✔ 5 hp
No fire is in safe operating. Conditions if they have less than how much tire tread? - ✔ ✔ 2/32 in
Do not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection - ✔ ✔ 20
New residents are allowed how many days to register their vehicle in New Hampshire - ✔ ✔ 60
Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a stop sign - ✔ ✔ 30
Bicyclists are not allowed to ride more than... Abreast - ✔ ✔ 2
Slowest legal speed limit on a high way in ideal conditions - ✔ ✔ 45 mph
The youngest age you may practice driving in NH - ✔ ✔ 15 1/
You must where a seat belt/helmet (in a motorcycle) until - ✔ ✔ 18 years old
Stopping distance is how many times greater when you double your speed? - ✔ ✔ 4x
Youth operators may not operate a vehicle within the hours of... Until the age of - ✔ ✔ 1 am and 4 am, 18
For the first 6 months a person may not have more than how many peers in the car? - ✔ ✔ 1
A fully loaded tractor trailer truck needs.... The stopping distance than a regular car - ✔ ✔ 4x
Your chances of collision are how many times greater when alcohol is a factor? - ✔ ✔ 7
The speed limit in a school zone is... Below the posted speed...minutes before and after school opens and closes. - ✔ ✔ 10, 45
Warning signs are place___-___Ft before the object they are warning you about? - ✔ ✔ 250-
You must dim your headlights within ___ ft of approaching another vehicle - ✔ ✔ 150
Passing is not allowed within - ft of a hill? - ✔ ✔ 700-
A driver has ___ times greater chances of collision if they take their eyes off the road for 2 seconds - ✔ ✔ 2
You must go ___ mph faster than the vehicle ahead to pass safely? - ✔ ✔ 10
The horn of your vehicle bust be heard from ___ feet away. - ✔ ✔ 200
and checking the pedestrian signal and oncoming traffic is clear and it is safe to make the turn
When does a privately owned vehicle need to be inspected? - ✔ ✔ annually, during the owners birth month
What do you do when approaching a slow moving vehicle that is displaying a special triangular sign? - ✔ ✔ Be certain that you can pass the vehicle safely before doing so
If a traffic light has a red light, but a green arrow in the direction you are turning, what should you do? - ✔ ✔ follow the green arrow and make the turn
what should you do if being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and/or flashing lights - ✔ ✔ pull over to the right hand side of the road and stop
In NH, what blood alcohol level is considered evidence of illegal intoxication - ✔ ✔ .08%
What should you do when you go into a decreased speed zone - ✔ ✔ When your vehicle is at the reduced speed sign, you should release your foot off of the accelerator to help your car slowly prepare for the new speed sign
what is the title of a vehicle - ✔ ✔ legal document showing ownership of a vehicle
how long does the average driver take to put his/her foot on the brake pedal after seeing danger - ✔ ✔ 3/4 of a second
what kind of sign is a diamond shape - ✔ ✔ a general warning sign
which lane should you turn into when turning at an intersection - ✔ ✔ the lane that is closest to you
What is hydroplaning? - ✔ ✔ When your tires ride up on a thin film of water instead of the road surface
which of the following will reduce the effects of alcohol - ✔ ✔ time
In order for your vehicle to pass inspection, the horn must be loud enough to be heard from what distance - ✔ ✔ 200 feet
what does a yield sign mean - ✔ ✔ all of the above, you must slow down and be ready to stop if needed, you may go through without completely stopping if it is safe to do so, you yield the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians
If the yellow line is solid on the left side and dashed on the right side, which statement is correct? - ✔ ✔ the vehicles on the right may pass
what does the yellow pennant shaped sign have written on it - ✔ ✔ No passing zone
In general, who has the right of way at a 4-way stop sign - ✔ ✔ the vehicle that arrives and stops there first
What kind of sign is a pentagon shape - ✔ ✔ school zone or school crossing zone
when should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you - ✔ ✔ All of the above situations, when you are following a motorcycle, when the road is slippery, when you are following behind a large truck
when should you drive with your headlights on - ✔ ✔ All of the above situations, when driving on narrow mountain roads, when you are having a hard time seeing, when it is rainy, foggy or snowing out
If you you refuse to submit to any sobriety tests after being arrested, what is the penalty - ✔ ✔ 180 day license suspension
what is the minimum speed you can travel on a interstate highway, in safe weather conditions - ✔ ✔ 45
What is a no-zone - ✔ ✔ All of the above, the blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you.
What distance are you required to signal your intent to turn - ✔ ✔ At least 100 feet in advance
Which of the following is true of skids - ✔ ✔ All are true of skids, you should stay off the breaks, skidding happens when the tires loose grip off the road, skidding happens on dry or wet roads
If you are driving slower than other vehicles, which lane should you be traveling in - ✔ ✔ the right lane
When a train is coming, what is the distance that you are required to stop? - ✔ ✔ between 15 feet and 50 feet of the rail
what type of road marker is red, white and blue - ✔ ✔ An interstate route sign
if you are involved in any crash involving death, bodily injury of combined property damage of over _______________ you must file an official accident report - ✔ ✔ 1000$
If you have to file an accident report form, which is correct - ✔ ✔ to the DMV in concord within 15 days
You may not pass another vehicle within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing - ✔ ✔ 100 feet
Which direction should you steer if you have a blowout - ✔ ✔ straight
what is distance required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights - ✔ ✔ 25 feet
When driving in fog, you should use your - ✔ ✔ Low beams
What does an out of state person have to do to be issued a NH license - ✔ ✔ Turn on their out of state license
How long does a new resident to NH have to register their vehicle - ✔ ✔ 60 days
when does a registration expire for a privately owned vehicle in NH - ✔ ✔ Annually during the owners birth month
what are you required to have in your possession when you are driving in NH - ✔ ✔ A valid drivers license and registration
What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning - ✔ ✔ slow down by releasing the accelerator
As the driver of a vehicle, you are responsible to make sure that all of the passengers under __________ years of age are secured in seat belts or child safety seats - ✔ ✔ 18 years of age
Basic speed law - ✔ ✔ You must drive no faster than road or weather conditions allow
Advisory speed limit - ✔ ✔ Yellow rectangular sign
What is engine coolant made up of - ✔ ✔ Water and anti-freeze
What does the brake system warning light tell you? - ✔ ✔ The braking system is not working properly
The last thing you do as a check inside the car - ✔ ✔ Lock all doors
If there is an airbag in your vehicle steering wheel, keep your hands at the... - ✔ ✔ 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions
What should you do before entering traffic from the curb? - ✔ ✔ Check traffic ahead, in both review mirror's, and over your left shoulder
Which lane should you be in to begin a left turn from a 2 Way St.? - ✔ ✔ The lane closest to the Center line
Before turning right, your last check for traffic should be... - ✔ ✔ To the left
What is the safest turnabout maneuver - ✔ ✔ Backing into a driveway or an alley on the right
The three point turn about... - ✔ ✔ Should seldom be used because it is the most dangerous
The IPDE process is an organized system of - ✔ ✔ Seeing, thinking, and responding
The area you can see around you - ✔ ✔ Field of vision
How many zones are there in the zone control system - ✔ ✔ 6
In order to obtain a drivers permit or license the applicant must pass a - ✔ ✔ Visual acuity test
Central vision - ✔ ✔ The straight ahead, cone shaped area of your field of vision
A depressant - ✔ ✔ Slows down the central nervous system
Amphetamines - ✔ ✔ Stimulant
BAC - ✔ ✔ 0.08% above 21, 0.02% under 21
A first offense DWI results in - ✔ ✔ Loss of license for 270 days
A law that makes it illegal for persons under the age of 21 to drive with any amount of alcohol in the blood is - ✔ ✔ Zero tolerance law
The breath test machine most commonly used for determining BAC is - ✔ ✔ An Intoxilyzer machine
Nystagmus - ✔ ✔ The involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side
An orange triangular shaped sign - ✔ ✔ Slow moving vehicle
Gawking - ✔ ✔ Staring
How much more distance doesn't vehicle need to stop when the speed is tripled? - ✔ ✔ 9 times
Hydroplaning is caused by combination of - ✔ ✔ Standing water, speed, and tire conditions
Computer control device that prevents your wheels from locking - ✔ ✔ Antilock braking system
Do not use cruise control - ✔ ✔ When driving on icy or slippery roads
Use your signal within how many feet before turning - ✔ ✔ 100
A moped has a motor not over cc's or hp and is not capable of going over mph. - ✔ ✔ 50, 3, 30
You must not pass within how many feet of a bridge or tunnel? - ✔ ✔ 100
The person would drive site in only one Eye must read to get a drivers license - ✔ ✔ 20/
You must not pass wishing how many feet of an intersection of railroad crossing? - ✔ ✔ 100
What is the name of the rule that helps you determine a reasonable distance between vehicles - ✔ ✔ 4 second rule
What does a red arrow facing right on a traffic light mean - ✔ ✔ All of the above are true, You have to come to a complete stop, you can turn right if it is safe to do so, you follow all of right on red rules
What do you do if you are making a right at the red light - ✔ ✔ All of the above are true, stop before the stop line or cross walk, check for a
sign that prohibits right turns on red, check that the pedestrian signal has a steady don't walk signal
When can you make a left turn on red? - ✔ ✔ never
How far back do you need to be behind another stopped vehicle - ✔ ✔ Far enough away to see the pavement underneath the other cars tires