New Hampshire DMV practice test 1

1. According to the handbook, how much stopping distance does a loaded truck traveling at 55 mph require under ideal conditions?

1. Less than 100 feet
2. A minimum of 335 feet
3. Exactly the same distance as a car
4. Approximately 150 feet

2. How should a driver adjust their speed in a posted school zone?

1. Maintain the usual posted speed limit
2. Reduce speed by 10 miles per hour below the usual posted limit
3. Reduce speed by 5 miles per hour below the usual posted limit
4. Stop completely at the school entrance

3. According to the Youth Operator 'Under 20' Law, what is the minimum suspension period for a first motor vehicle offense?

1. 20 days
2. 45 days
3. 90 days
4. 10 days

4. When driving through an E-ZPass toll lane, what is the correct procedure regarding stopping?

1. Come to a complete stop to ensure the transponder reads correctly.
2. Obey posted speed limits but do not come to a stop.
3. Stop only if there is traffic ahead in the lane.
4. Slow to a crawl and stop briefly to check the signal.

5. How does a blind spot monitor assist a driver when changing lanes?

1. It automatically steers the vehicle into the adjacent lane
2. It helps the driver be more aware of other traffic
3. It replaces the need to check mirrors or look over shoulders
4. It provides a birds-eye view of the parking lot lane markings

6. When exiting a parallel parking space, when should the driver move forward into the appropriate lane of traffic?

1. Immediately after shifting into drive
2. When the front bumper clears the vehicle ahead
3. When the door post of the vehicle clears the rear bumper of the vehicle parked ahead
4. After checking mirrors but before moving the steering wheel

7. How far must a vehicle be parked from a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal?

1. Within 10 feet
2. Within 15 feet
3. Within 30 feet
4. Within 50 feet

8. What additional requirement applies to a youth operator's license reinstatement after a third or subsequent offense?

1. Complete an approved in-person driver attitude program
2. Pay a double reinstatement fee
3. Retake only the written knowledge test
4. Complete 10 hours of online safety training

9. Why is it important to avoid driving alongside a large vehicle for longer than necessary?

1. It increases the chances of a collision if the truck needs to swerve or change lanes
2. It causes excessive wind turbulence that pushes the vehicles together
3. It prevents the truck driver from seeing their own side mirrors
4. It forces the truck to stop more frequently than usual

10. According to the handbook, what should a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled rural intersection?

1. Slow down and be prepared to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic.
2. Maintain current speed and rely on right-of-way rules to proceed quickly.
3. Stop completely regardless of whether other vehicles are present.
4. Accelerate to clear the intersection before oncoming traffic arrives.

11. What is the minimum age for a non-resident driver to drive in New Hampshire if they are accompanied by a licensed adult?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old
3. 15 ½ years old
4. 16 years old

12. If your headlights suddenly go out while driving, what should you do?

1. Continue driving until you reach a well-lit area.
2. Turn off the engine and wait for the lights to reset.
3. Pull off the road as quickly and safely as possible and leave the emergency flashers on.
4. Use the high beams to compensate for the lack of low beams.

13. What is the minimum speed required when driving on an interstate highway, assuming road and weather conditions are safe?

1. 35 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 55 mph
4. 65 mph

14. Which vehicles are legally required to stop before any railroad crossing, even if no train is visible?

1. Buses carrying passengers and trucks carrying flammable or hazardous material
2. All commercial trucks regardless of cargo
3. School buses only when children are present
4. Motorcycles and bicycles

15. What is the required distance between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel for proper seat positioning?

1. There should be 10 inches between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel.
2. There should be 5 inches between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel.
3. The chest should touch the steering wheel for maximum control.
4. There should be 15 inches between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel.

16. What is the recommended action regarding speed when driving through a work zone, even if no specific speed limit signs are present?

1. Maintain the standard highway speed limit.
2. Reduce speed.
3. Increase speed to minimize time spent in the zone.
4. Stop completely before entering the zone.

17. If a driver misses their exit on a divided highway, what is the recommended action to reverse direction?

1. Stop immediately and back up to the exit.
2. Make a U-turn in the median.
3. Drive to the next exit.
4. Reverse direction in the shoulder lane.

18. What is the correct procedure when exiting a perpendicular parking space?

1. Turn the steering wheel sharply before checking mirrors
2. Move straight back until the front bumper clears the adjacent vehicle
3. Accelerate quickly to merge into traffic
4. Shift to drive before checking traffic behind you

19. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure if your vehicle leaves the paved road surface due to an uneven surface drop-off?

1. Steer sharply back onto the pavement immediately.
2. Slow down gradually and turn back onto the pavement when safe.
3. Accelerate quickly to regain traction on the pavement.
4. Apply the brakes hard to stop the vehicle instantly.

20. Why are stop lines placed farther back at intersections according to the handbook?

1. To allow pedestrians more time to cross
2. To give larger vehicles more turning space
3. To prevent cars from blocking the crosswalk
4. To ensure traffic lights are visible from a distance