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Question 1 of 40Licensing and insurance (New Hampshire)

A New Hampshire Youth Operator is 17 and got the license two months ago. No adult aged 25 or older is in the car. According to the manual, how many non-family passengers under 25 may ride?

1. AA. None at all
2. BB. Two at most
3. CC. Three at most
4. DD. One at most

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Question 2 of 40Road signs

A stop sign has a small plaque below it that says "ALL WAY". What does this mean?

1. AA. Traffic from every direction must stop
2. BB. Only you must stop; others may keep going
3. CC. You may turn any way you like
4. DD. The stop sign is only for trucks

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Question 3 of 40Sharing the road

When may a cyclist ride in the middle of a traffic lane?

1. AA. Never; cyclists must stay at the edge
2. BB. Only on highways and freeways
3. CC. When the lane is too narrow to share safely
4. DD. Only at night with lights on

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Question 4 of 40Parking and stopping (New Hampshire)

Across the street from a New Hampshire fire station driveway, you may not park within how many feet of it?

1. AA. 40 feet
2. BB. 75 feet
3. CC. 150 feet
4. DD. 300 feet

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Question 5 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

After passing a car, when should you move back into its lane?

1. AA. When you can see its headlights in your mirror
2. BB. Right after you pull even with its front
3. CC. Before you pass its front bumper fully
4. DD. When its driver honks or waves at you

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Question 6 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

You are passing a car and an oncoming car appears sooner than you thought. What is the best thing to do?

1. AA. Drop back behind the car you were passing
2. BB. Speed up and finish the pass anyway
3. CC. Drive onto the left shoulder to let it by
4. DD. Honk and stay where you are beside it

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Question 7 of 40Sharing the road

A large truck ahead is signaling a right turn and has swung left. What should you do?

1. AA. Pass it quickly on the right side
2. BB. Honk and squeeze by on the left
3. CC. Stay back and do not pass on the right
4. DD. Pull up close behind it and wait

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Question 8 of 40Road signs

Signs that are wider than they are tall, in green, usually:

1. AA. Tell you a rule you must obey
2. BB. Give directions and distances
3. CC. Warn of road work
4. DD. Mark a school zone

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Question 9 of 40Road signs

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. You may not pass other vehicles here
2. BB. You may pass only on the right side here
3. CC. Trucks may not use this road
4. DD. You may not stop on this stretch

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Question 10 of 40Sharing the road

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

1. AA. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
2. BB. Turn in front of the cyclist
3. CC. Honk, then make your turn
4. DD. Speed up so you turn first

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Question 11 of 40Road signs

What does this sign warn you about?

1. AA. People may be crossing the road ahead
2. BB. A school bus stop is just ahead on the right
3. CC. Cars are not allowed in a park ahead
4. DD. The sidewalk ahead is closed

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Question 12 of 40Parking and stopping

You must leave your car on the roadside at night. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn on your hazard or parking lights
2. BB. Leave the high beams on so you are seen
3. CC. Leave the lights inside the car on
4. DD. Turn off all lights to save the battery

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Question 13 of 40Road signs

You are on a one-way street and see this sign. What does it mean?

1. AA. The road ahead is one-way the other way
2. BB. Two lanes merge into one lane ahead
3. CC. Traffic will soon come toward you on this road
4. DD. You may now pass on either side of the car ahead

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Question 14 of 40Road signs

A sign shaped like a long sideways triangle (a pennant) warns of:

1. AA. A no-passing zone
2. BB. A yield sign ahead
3. CC. A road that narrows
4. DD. A sharp curve to the left

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Question 15 of 40Right of way

A person starts to cross against a "DON'T WALK" signal in front of you. What should you do?

1. AA. Yield and let them cross
2. BB. Keep going, since they are in the wrong
3. CC. Honk and drive around them
4. DD. Speed up so they step back

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Question 16 of 40Signals and pavement markings

What does a steady yellow light mean?

1. AA. The light is about to turn red
2. BB. Speed up to beat the red light
3. CC. Go ahead, the way is clear
4. DD. Pedestrians may now cross

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Question 17 of 40Safe driving and hazards

A deer suddenly jumps onto the road in front of you. What is usually safest?

1. AA. Swerve hard into the next lane
2. BB. Speed up to get past it before it moves
3. CC. Brake firmly and stay in your lane
4. DD. Swerve onto the shoulder to miss it

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Question 18 of 40Right of way

You are pulling out of a driveway onto a street. Who must you yield to?

1. AA. Only cars coming from the left side
2. BB. No one, as long as you signal first
3. CC. All traffic and people walking
4. DD. Only large trucks and buses

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Question 19 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

What should you do after a turn if your signal is still on?

1. AA. Leave it on until the next turn
2. BB. Turn it off
3. CC. Turn on your hazards
4. DD. Honk once

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Question 20 of 40Speed and following distance

If you double your speed, how much more energy does a crash carry?

1. AA. About the same energy
2. BB. About twice as much
3. CC. About four times as much
4. DD. About half as much

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Question 21 of 40Parking and stopping

In general, may you park on a bridge or in a tunnel?

1. AA. No, unless signs say you may
2. BB. Yes, any time you need to
3. CC. Yes, at night when traffic is light
4. DD. Yes, if you leave your hazards on

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Question 22 of 40Road signs (New Hampshire)

On New Hampshire road signs, what does the color purple stand for?

1. AA. Hospital zones
2. BB. Snowmobile crossings
3. CC. Truck routes
4. DD. E-ZPass

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Question 23 of 40Emergencies and equipment (New Hampshire)

If your car breaks down in New Hampshire, how far in front of and behind it should you place flares or reflectors?

1. AA. 40 feet
2. BB. 120 feet
3. CC. 200 feet
4. DD. 400 feet

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Question 24 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What is a likely result of driving while your license is suspended?

1. AA. Your license is given back early
2. BB. A small fine like a parking ticket
3. CC. More fines and a longer suspension or jail
4. DD. No penalty as long as you drive safely

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Question 25 of 40Emergencies and equipment (New Hampshire)

New Hampshire's law requiring drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicles is known by what name?

1. AA. Megan's Law
2. BB. Amber's Law
3. CC. Daniel's Law
4. DD. Jessica's Law

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Question 26 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kinds of tests are covered by implied consent laws?

1. AA. Only breath tests at the roadside
2. BB. Only eye and balance tests
3. CC. Only tests done at a hospital
4. DD. Breath, blood, or urine tests

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Question 27 of 40Safe driving and hazards

Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

1. AA. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight
2. BB. Brake hard until the car stops
3. CC. Speed up to push through the water
4. DD. Turn the wheel sharply to the side

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Question 28 of 40Right of way

You are joining a highway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since you are merging
2. BB. Traffic already on the highway
3. CC. Whoever is going faster
4. DD. The car in the right lane

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Question 29 of 40Licensing and insurance (New Hampshire)

After moving to New Hampshire, how long does a new resident have to get a New Hampshire driver's license?

1. AA. Up to 14 days
2. BB. Up to 30 days
3. CC. Up to 120 days
4. DD. Up to 60 days

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Question 30 of 40Road signs (New Hampshire)

According to the New Hampshire manual, where does a three-digit Interstate route with an odd first number lead?

1. AA. Into a city
2. BB. Around a city
3. CC. Along a state border
4. DD. To an airport

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Question 31 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

Where is a U-turn most likely to be unsafe or not allowed?

1. AA. On a quiet street with a clear view both ways
2. BB. At a light that has a U-turn arrow
3. CC. Near a curve or hill where others cannot see you
4. DD. On a wide road with no traffic in sight

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Question 32 of 40Parking and stopping (New Hampshire)

A train is coming to a New Hampshire railroad crossing. What is the closest you may stop to the nearest rail?

1. AA. 5 feet
2. BB. 10 feet
3. CC. 12 feet
4. DD. 15 feet

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Question 33 of 40Safe driving and hazards

What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?

1. AA. You may drive too slowly
2. BB. Your car may overheat
3. CC. You may use more fuel
4. DD. You may take more risks

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Question 34 of 40Right of way

Your light turns green, but people are still in the crosswalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait until they have crossed
2. BB. Drive slowly around them
3. CC. Honk so they move faster
4. DD. Go, since your light is green

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Question 35 of 40Right of way

A person is crossing the middle of a block, not at a crosswalk. What is true?

1. AA. You may keep going, since they are in the wrong
2. BB. They should yield, but you must still avoid them
3. CC. They have the right-of-way like any crosswalk
4. DD. You must honk and keep going at speed

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Question 36 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

In general, how should you use a center two-way left-turn lane?

1. AA. Drive in it for long stretches to save time
2. BB. Enter it only just before your left turn
3. CC. Use it to pass slow cars ahead of you
4. DD. Use it to wait when traffic is jammed

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Question 37 of 40Parking and stopping (New Hampshire)

In New Hampshire, how close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?

1. AA. No closer than 20 feet
2. BB. No closer than 6 feet
3. CC. No closer than 10 feet
4. DD. No closer than 35 feet

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Question 38 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

When joining a highway, what should you look for?

1. AA. The car with the loudest horn
2. BB. A place to stop and wait on the ramp
3. CC. A gap in traffic to merge into
4. DD. An empty left lane

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Question 39 of 40Safe driving and hazards

When is a road often most slippery during rain?

1. AA. After it has rained for hours
2. BB. At night, when the air is cold
3. CC. Right after the rain stops
4. DD. In the first few minutes of rain

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Question 40 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties (New Hampshire)

After a first DUI conviction in New Hampshire, how long may the driver lose their driving privileges?

1. AA. 3 to 6 months
2. BB. 6 to 10 years
3. CC. 9 months to 2 years
4. DD. 10 to 30 days

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Driver License Knowledge Test (first driver license, no learner's permit in New Hampshire) (the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles): 40 questions, 32 to pass — the commonly reported format; the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish the count. Official pass mark: 80%. Our practice tests are untimed.

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