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New Hampshire DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free New Hampshire practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual. The sections it covers most are Section 3: Dangerous Driving (3), Section 1: Driving in New Hampshire (2), and Section 5: Basic Driving (4). To start, you'll answer this: "A police officer investigated your crash. Do you still have to file your own report with the DMV?" Explanations follow every answer.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
New Hampshire Driver's Manual

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

A police officer investigated your crash. Do you still have to file your own report with the DMV?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the New Hampshire Driver's Manual.

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  1. Question 1: A police officer investigated your crash. Do you still have to file your own report with the DMV?

    • A. No, the police report satisfies the requirement
    • B. Yes, but only if you were at fault
    • C. Yes, within 15 days, whether or not police were there
    • D. Yes, within 48 hours

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 9: Accidents and Financial Responsibility

  2. Question 2: Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in New Hampshire?

    • A. Every rider and every passenger, of any age
    • B. Only the passenger
    • C. Riders and passengers under 18
    • D. Only riders on highways

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 4: Before Driving

  3. Question 3: Which of these is a place you may never park, even without a sign?

    • A. Beside a curb on a wide residential street
    • B. In your own driveway
    • C. On any bridge
    • D. In a marked space in a parking lot

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving and Parking

  4. Question 4: On the highway, what minimum signaling distance does the manual give before changing lanes or exiting?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 200 feet
    • D. 1,000 feet

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 5: Basic Driving

  5. Question 5: After 18 hours awake, a driver typically performs like someone with what BAC?

    • A. 0.08%
    • B. 0.05%
    • C. 0.02%
    • D. 0.10%

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 3: Dangerous Driving

  6. Question 6: Where should you place flares or reflectors when your car breaks down?

    • A. 200 feet in front of and behind the vehicle
    • B. On the roof of the vehicle
    • C. 50 feet behind the vehicle only, and none in front
    • D. Right next to the vehicle

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 10: Driving Emergencies

  7. Question 7: While braking hard with ABS, the pedal vibrates and you hear clicking. What does it mean?

    • A. The brakes are failing
    • B. A wheel has come loose
    • C. It's normal; keep pressing
    • D. You should release the pedal

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 10: Driving Emergencies

  8. Question 8: When may you resume normal speed after a work zone?

    • A. When the cones end
    • B. As soon as the last worker is behind you
    • C. Right after the flagger
    • D. When you see the "End Road Work" sign

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 11: Sharing the Road

  9. Question 9: At a crossing with more than one track, when may you cross?

    • A. When the gate begins to rise
    • B. When you have a clear view of the tracks in both directions
    • C. As soon as the first train has passed the crossing completely
    • D. After you count to ten

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  10. Question 10: How often does the manual recommend checking tire pressure?

    • A. Once a month
    • B. Only at the yearly inspection
    • C. Every time you buy gas
    • D. Once a year

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 4: Before Driving

  11. Question 11: What do you receive right after passing all the tests?

    • A. A 30-day learner's permit
    • B. Your permanent plastic license on the spot
    • C. A 60-day paper temporary license
    • D. A letter to pick up the license in a year

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 1: Driving in New Hampshire

  12. Question 12: What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?

    • A. Stop completely, then go when it's safe, yielding as needed
    • B. Slow down and go ahead with caution
    • C. Go straight through without stopping, as long as no one else is coming
    • D. Wait there until the light turns green

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  13. Question 13: Under the Youth Operator Under 20 law, how long is the suspension for a first offense?

    • A. One to four years
    • B. 45 to 90 days
    • C. 90 to 180 days
    • D. 20 to 40 days

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 2: Driver's License and Non-Driver ID Information

  14. Question 14: What does a yellow arrow mean in New Hampshire?

    • A. Turn only after a full stop
    • B. Stop and wait there until the arrow turns green again before turning
    • C. The turn is now closed
    • D. Slow down and proceed in the arrow's direction with caution

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  15. Question 15: At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where do you stop?

    • A. Wherever you can see best
    • B. Only if other cars are coming
    • C. Before entering the intersection
    • D. In the middle of the intersection

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  16. Question 16: You're getting tired on the highway. How long a nap does the manual suggest at a rest area?

    • A. 5 minutes
    • B. 15 to 20 minutes
    • C. No nap; coffee is enough
    • D. 1 to 2 hours

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 3: Dangerous Driving

  17. Question 17: What minimum following distance should you try to keep behind the vehicle ahead?

    • A. Four seconds
    • B. Three seconds
    • C. Two seconds
    • D. One car length

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 8: Driving Safely

  18. Question 18: About how far does it take to brake to a stop from 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?

    • A. About 50 feet
    • B. About 158 feet
    • C. About 335 feet
    • D. About 500 feet

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 5: Basic Driving

  19. Question 19: Before making a U-turn, what should you check first?

    • A. That the road has at least four lanes
    • B. That your hazard lights are on
    • C. That no sign prohibits U-turns
    • D. That a police officer is present

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving and Parking

  20. Question 20: What is the minimum speed on an interstate highway, unless conditions make it unsafe?

    • A. 40 mph
    • B. 45 mph
    • C. 55 mph
    • D. 35 mph

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 5: Basic Driving

  21. Question 21: What visual acuity do you need in both eyes to pass the New Hampshire vision test?

    • A. 20/70
    • B. 20/30
    • C. 20/20
    • D. 20/40

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 1: Driving in New Hampshire

  22. Question 22: A driver is holding a phone near their ear while moving. What does the law presume?

    • A. That the driver is on a call
    • B. That the phone is switched off
    • C. Nothing, unless the officer hears talking
    • D. That the driver is using a GPS app

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 3: Dangerous Driving

  23. Question 23: Using the manual's formula, what is the smallest clearance to give a bicyclist when passing at 50 mph?

    • A. 3 feet
    • B. 4 feet
    • C. 8 feet
    • D. 5 feet

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 11: Sharing the Road

  24. Question 24: Before changing lanes, how do you check the blind spots?

    • A. By signaling for five seconds
    • B. With head checks
    • C. With the side mirrors only
    • D. With the inside mirror only

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 5: Basic Driving

  25. Question 25: On the opposite side of the street, what is the closest you may park to a fire station driveway?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 20 feet
    • D. 75 feet

    Source:New Hampshire Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving and Parking

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