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New Hampshire DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick New Hampshire practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Section 6: Rules of the Road (3), Section 3: Dangerous Driving (3), and Section 5: Basic Driving (3). The first question asks: "What does a three-digit interstate number with an odd first number mean?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

What does a three-digit interstate number with an odd first number mean?

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What this test covers

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

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: What does a three-digit interstate number with an odd first number mean?

    • A. A route to another state
    • B. A route into a city
    • C. A route through or around a city
    • D. A north-south route

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

  2. Question 2: Who is issued a Youth Operator license?

    • A. Only drivers under 18
    • B. Drivers aged 16 to 20
    • C. Drivers who failed their first road test
    • D. Drivers aged 15½ to 17

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

  3. Question 3: About what share of fatal traffic crashes each year involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?

    • A. About 10%
    • B. About 75%
    • C. About 40%
    • D. About 20%

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

  4. Question 4: What does a red arrow mean for drivers?

    • A. Turn after a full stop, as long as the way is clear of other traffic
    • B. Don't enter the intersection unless another signal allows it
    • C. Slow down and turn with care
    • D. The arrow's lane is closed for repairs

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: What must you do in a staffed cash toll lane?

    • A. Back up if you have no cash
    • B. Come to a complete stop
    • C. Slow down but don't stop
    • D. Get out to pay at the window

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

  7. Question 7: What is the best way to avoid losing traction from hydroplaning?

    • A. Brake hard over puddles
    • B. Use cruise control
    • C. Drive faster to push through water
    • D. Slow down in the rain

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

  8. Question 8: What does the manual say about driving in work zones?

    • A. Reduce speed, be ready to stop, and don't tailgate
    • B. Keep your usual speed if no workers are visible
    • C. Pass slow cars to clear the zone faster
    • D. Follow the car ahead closely to keep traffic moving

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

  9. Question 9: When should you not use your horn?

    • A. When a driver backing up may not see you
    • B. Near a horse or a blind pedestrian
    • C. When a pedestrian steps toward your lane
    • D. When a driver starts to turn into your lane

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

  10. Question 10: Which of these does the manual suggest for dealing with strong emotions before driving?

    • A. Turn the music up loud
    • B. Take time to calm down, or have someone else drive
    • C. Argue it out with your passenger
    • D. Drive faster so you get home and out of the car sooner

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

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: How should the inside mirror be adjusted?

    • A. So it shows the right side of the car
    • B. So you can see your own face
    • C. So it frames the rear window
    • D. So it points at the back seat floor

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

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