New Hampshire DMV practice test 3

1. Why should drivers avoid sounding their horn close to bicyclists unless necessary?

1. It is illegal to honk near bicycles
2. It may startle bicyclists and cause them to steer into your path
3. Bicyclists are required to wear hearing protection
4. It causes the bicycle to lose traction

2. Why does the handbook advise drivers to use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night?

1. Because workers are always present at night.
2. Because visibility is reduced and hazards exist whether workers are present or not.
3. Because all work zones close at sunset.
4. Because headlights are not required in work zones.

3. What action is required when approaching a down-pointed triangle sign?

1. Come to a full stop behind the stop line.
2. Slow down and give other vehicles the right of way.
3. Prepare to stop only if necessary.
4. Follow the direction of the arrow shown.

4. If a driver must leave a vehicle parked along a rural highway for several hours, what information should be left on the windshield?

1. A note advising the police of the problem, anticipated move time, and contact info.
2. A copy of the vehicle registration and insurance card.
3. A note stating the vehicle is abandoned and will not be moved.
4. Nothing; the vehicle should just be pulled off the paved portion.

5. Which of the following is a correct procedure for passing another vehicle on a multi-lane road?

1. Pass on the shoulder if the main lanes are congested.
2. Continue to pass until the complete front of the passed vehicle is visible in the rearview mirror.
3. Return to the lane immediately after pulling alongside the other vehicle.
4. Avoid checking mirrors to save time during the maneuver.

6. Under what condition may a non-resident driver operate a vehicle in New Hampshire without holding a New Hampshire license?

1. If they hold a valid license from their home state
2. If they have lived in New Hampshire for less than one year
3. If they are under the age of 18
4. If they are employed by a New Hampshire business

7. According to New Hampshire law, when must a motor vehicle display at least 2 lighted lamps on the front?

1. Only when driving on highways or multi-lane roads.
2. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, and whenever rain, snow, or fog interferes with visibility.
3. Only when the driver is unable to see other vehicles at a distance of 500 feet.
4. Whenever the vehicle is moving, regardless of weather conditions or time of day.

8. When approaching an intersection, who must yield the right-of-way to whom according to RSA 265:28?

1. The driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
2. The driver on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
3. The vehicle going straight yields to the vehicle turning left
4. The first vehicle to arrive yields to the second vehicle

9. When checking your following distance using the counting method described, what should you do if you reach the stationary point before counting to 'one-thousand-four'?

1. Increase your speed to match the vehicle ahead
2. Reduce speed and count again at another stationary point
3. Change lanes immediately to gain more space
4. Stop the vehicle completely to reset the count

10. How many hours of additional supervised driving time with a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult are required for a student in New Hampshire?

1. 10 hours
2. 20 hours
3. 30 hours
4. 40 hours

11. What is the recommended action for a driver who is being tailgated by another vehicle unsafely?

1. Increase speed to create more space between vehicles.
2. Find a safe location to pull over and let the vehicle pass.
3. Use the horn continuously to alert the driver behind.
4. Stop immediately in the current lane to force the following vehicle to stop.

12. When an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights approaches, where should a driver stop?

1. In the middle of the intersection to allow visibility
2. Immediately to the right side of the road
3. On the left shoulder to allow faster traffic to pass
4. Behind the emergency vehicle to follow its path

13. According to the handbook, what is the specific meaning of a pentagon-shaped traffic sign?

1. It indicates a school zone and school crossing.
2. It serves as an advance warning of a railroad crossing.
3. It provides direction or guidance to drivers.
4. It warns of general hazards ahead.

14. What information do green, brown, or blue square and rectangular signs provide?

1. They give information on intersecting roads and points of interest.
2. They indicate maximum legal speed limits.
3. They prohibit certain actions with a red slash.
4. They warn of special hazards ahead.

15. What is the recommended action for a driver who is behind a large vehicle and finds their view of the road limited?

1. Maintain the same speed to keep pace with traffic
2. Adjust speed and road position
3. Increase following distance to exactly two seconds
4. Turn off the headlights to reduce glare

16. What does a crossbuck (X) sign indicate to a driver?

1. It indicates where a railroad crossing is.
2. It warns of upcoming curves or intersections.
3. It marks a no-passing zone on the left side.
4. It directs drivers to nearby tourist attractions.

17. What is the primary purpose of a shared center lane as described in the handbook?

1. It is used for passing slower vehicles in the right lane.
2. It is reserved for left turns only from either direction.
3. It allows through traffic to bypass stopped vehicles.
4. It is used for U-turns when the road is too narrow.

18. Why should drivers avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods of time?

1. The vehicle may be in their blind-spot, and it reduces the space needed to avoid a collision.
2. It causes excessive fuel consumption and increases wear on tires.
3. It is considered rude to other drivers on the highway.
4. It prevents the driver from seeing traffic signals ahead.

19. If there is no white stop line but a crosswalk is present, where must a driver stop?

1. Before the crosswalk
2. Inside the intersection
3. On top of the crosswalk lines
4. After checking for pedestrians in the opposite lane

20. What is the correct action when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. Slow down and proceed with caution.
2. Stop in front or rear of the bus at a specified distance.
3. Change lanes to pass the bus.
4. Honk to alert the driver.