Printable NH Permit Practice Test

1. This sign shows a left turn arrow crossed by a red slash. What may a New Hampshire driver not do here?

1. Go straight
2. Turn left
3. Turn right
4. Change lanes

2. What does the New Hampshire manual say about the consequences of collecting demerit points?

1. They are identical for every driver
2. Points can never lead to a loss of driving privileges
3. They may vary depending on the driver's age
4. Only commercial drivers receive demerit points

3. After passing a vehicle in New Hampshire, when is it safe to signal and return to your lane?

1. As soon as your front bumper is ahead of the other vehicle
2. When the complete front of the passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror
3. After counting three seconds
4. When the other driver flashes headlights

4. About how far does the New Hampshire manual say it can take to stop at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?

1. About 50 feet
2. About 300 feet
3. About 100 feet
4. About 158 feet

5. Where does the New Hampshire manual say a three-point turn should be used?

1. Only when the road is too narrow for a U-turn, and only on a two-lane roadway
2. At any intersection without a signal
3. On any multi-lane road with light traffic
4. On divided highways

6. This yellow winding arrow sign appears on a New Hampshire road. Which listed warning sign is it?

1. Curvy Road Ahead
2. Right Curve
3. Sharp Curve Ahead
4. Side Road Ahead

7. Where is this white X-shaped crossbuck sign placed according to the New Hampshire manual?

1. Well before the crossing as advance warning
2. At the railroad crossing itself, to indicate where the crossing is
3. At the end of a no passing zone
4. Only at crossings with gates

8. When does New Hampshire consider a load carried on a vehicle to be secure?

1. When it is covered with a tarp
2. When it stays below the height of the cab
3. When a red flag is tied to it
4. When nothing can slide, shift, fall or sift onto the roadway, or become airborne

9. Under RSA 265:79-c, which activity with a hand-held device is prohibited while driving in New Hampshire?

1. Listening to the radio
2. Talking to a passenger
3. Inputting information into a GPS or navigation device
4. Adjusting the climate controls

10. A New Hampshire road has a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line, and the broken line is on your side. May you pass?

1. No, the solid line applies to both directions
2. Yes, when it is safe, because the line on your side is broken
3. Only if the vehicle ahead signals you around
4. Only at night

11. What does the New Hampshire manual describe as the best way to avoid traction loss from hydroplaning?

1. Slow down in the rain or when the road has pooled water
2. Drive in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead at full speed
3. Brake firmly as soon as the road is wet
4. Use cruise control to hold a steady speed

12. How many hours of classroom instruction does New Hampshire driver education require?

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

13. How does the New Hampshire manual say a backup camera should be used?

1. Together with mirrors and head checks, never as the primary tool for backing
2. As the only tool needed when backing slowly
3. Instead of turning your head
4. Only at night

14. When entering a multi-lane highway in New Hampshire, what is the acceleration lane for?

1. Stopping to wait for a large gap
2. Reaching the speed of other vehicles before pulling onto the roadway
3. Reading the exit signs
4. Passing slower traffic on the right

15. When entering a multi-lane roundabout in New Hampshire, to which traffic must you yield?

1. Traffic in both lanes of the roundabout
2. Only traffic in the outside lane
3. No one, entering traffic has priority
4. Only traffic in the inside lane

16. Which device use is generally permitted for New Hampshire drivers age 18 or older?

1. Using a Bluetooth or other hands-free device to send or receive information
2. Holding a phone to the ear on a rural road
3. Typing an address into a phone while stopped in traffic
4. Reading a text at a red light

17. Which sign shape does the New Hampshire manual say is used for traffic regulations or directions to drivers?

1. A diamond
2. A pentagon
3. A rectangle
4. A circle

18. A flagger in a New Hampshire work zone signals you to stop. What does the manual say?

1. Drivers must follow the flagger's instructions
2. Stop only if the signal is a red flag
3. Wait for a police officer to confirm
4. Proceed slowly if no workers are visible

19. How many questions are on the New Hampshire automated knowledge test, and how long do testers have?

1. 40 questions in 40 minutes
2. 25 questions in 30 minutes
3. 50 questions in 60 minutes
4. 40 questions with no time limit

20. Your brakes stop working while driving in New Hampshire. How does the manual say to use the parking brake?

1. Apply it slowly to avoid locking the rear wheels and be ready to release it if the vehicle skids
2. Do not use it while moving
3. Yank it as hard as possible
4. Apply it only after turning off the engine

21. In the New Hampshire manual, which group of signs includes this DO NOT ENTER sign?

1. Warning signs
2. Guide signs
3. Prohibition signs
4. Route number signs

22. Your headlights suddenly go out at night on a New Hampshire road. What does the manual say to try?

1. The high beam switch repeatedly
2. Driving on the shoulder until a lit area
3. Following the tail lights of the car ahead
4. The turn signals or emergency flashers, then pull off the road as quickly and safely as possible

23. A pedestrian is crossing at a New Hampshire intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines. Must the driver yield?

1. No, only marked crosswalks create a duty to yield
2. Only if the pedestrian is in a school zone
3. Yes, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections even without crosswalk lines
4. Only when a signal shows WALK

24. What is the minimum speed on a New Hampshire interstate highway in good conditions?

1. 35 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 55 mph
4. There is no minimum

25. What visual acuity must a New Hampshire applicant with sight in only one eye have?

1. 20/40
2. 20/20
3. 20/70
4. 20/30

26. What must the licensed driver who brings an applicant to a New Hampshire road test do during the test?

1. Ride in the back seat during the test
2. Remain at the test site until the road test has been completed
3. Leave and return within one hour
4. Wait in the DMV lobby only if the applicant is under 18

27. A police vehicle with lights on pulls in behind you in New Hampshire at night. Besides stopping and staying in the vehicle, what does the manual tell you to turn on?

1. The high beams
2. The hazard flashers and the interior lights
3. The radio
4. The windshield wipers

28. A train is approaching a New Hampshire crossing. How far from the nearest rail must a driver stop?

1. At least 100 feet from the nearest rail
2. At least 5 feet from the nearest rail
3. Behind the stop line, or not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail
4. Anywhere behind the crossbuck

29. What does a steady red arrow mean for New Hampshire drivers and for pedestrians facing it?

1. Drivers may turn after stopping, and pedestrians may cross
2. Only pedestrians may proceed
3. Drivers may not enter unless other indications shown at the same time permit it, and pedestrians facing it shall not enter the roadway
4. The arrow direction is closed to trucks only

30. Which sign shape gives advance warning of a railroad crossing in New Hampshire?

1. A rectangle
2. An octagon
3. A pentagon
4. A circle

31. What colors are New Hampshire guide signs, and what do they help drivers find?

1. Green, brown, or blue; they direct drivers to cities, points of interest, hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels
2. Orange; they mark detours
3. Yellow; they warn of hazards
4. Red and white; they list prohibited actions

32. A police officer at a New Hampshire intersection is directing traffic against the traffic light. Who must you obey?

1. The traffic light, because it is the legal control
2. The police officer, who overrules any traffic light or sign
3. Whichever allows you to proceed
4. The sign, but not the light

33. At a New Hampshire intersection with no white stop line but a marked crosswalk, where must a driver stop?

1. In the crosswalk where cross traffic is visible
2. Before entering the intersection, past the crosswalk
3. Before the crosswalk
4. Beside the stop sign post

34. A New Hampshire traffic signal is flashing yellow. What should the driver be prepared for?

1. Come to a complete stop and wait for green
2. Stop, then go as at a stop sign
3. Proceed at normal speed because cross traffic must stop
4. Slow down, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop for any traffic entering the intersection

35. During which hours may a New Hampshire Youth Operator under 18 not drive?

1. Between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
2. Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
3. Between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
4. Between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

36. When must a New Hampshire accident report be filed with the DMV, and within how many days?

1. Within 10 days for any crash
2. Within 30 days only if someone is injured
3. Only when police request it
4. Within 15 days if there is a fatality, injuries, or combined property damage over $1,000

37. Why does the New Hampshire manual say to avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods?

1. Your vehicle may be in their blind spot, and it reduces the space needed to avoid a collision
2. It uses more fuel
3. It is illegal on multi-lane roads
4. It blocks their view of signs

38. For how long may a first offense DUI conviction cost a New Hampshire driver their driving privileges?

1. 30 to 90 days
2. 5 years
3. Exactly 1 year
4. 9 months to 2 years

39. Why does the New Hampshire manual say to use low beams in fog, rain, or snow?

1. Light from the high beams may cause glare and make it harder to see ahead
2. Low beams are brighter in bad weather
3. High beams drain the battery faster
4. It is only a courtesy to other drivers

40. When exiting a parallel parking space in New Hampshire, when should the driver move forward into the traffic lane?

1. As soon as the front bumper clears the vehicle ahead
2. When the door post of the vehicle clears the rear bumper of the vehicle parked ahead
3. Immediately after signaling
4. After backing into the vehicle behind