Knowledge Test DMV NH

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of: - 0.05 percent. - 0.08 percent. - 0.02 percent. - 0.1 percent.

0.08

Passing is not allowed within ____ of a railroad crossing. - 500 feet - 100 feet - 200 feet - 300 feet

100 feet

you may not park within ______ of a fire hydrant - 40 feet - 30 feet - 15 feet - 25 feet

15 feet

You may not park within _____ of a crosswalk. - 10 feet - 20 feet - 30 feet - 40 feet

20 feet

On a highway, drivers should signal ____ before a turn. - 500 feet - 300 feet - 100 feet - 50 feet

500 feet

A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that: - A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection. - A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear. - A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow. - A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

Which of the following must you obey over the other three? - a steady red light - a police officer - a stop sign - a flashing red light

A police officer

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to: - Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening. - Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic. - Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway. - Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

An inattentive driver is a driver who: - Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving. - Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving. - Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle. - All of the above.

All of the above

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following? - CD player - Radio - Cell phone - All of the above

All of the above

How can you help prevent rear-end collisions? - Avoid sudden stops. - Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic. - Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes. - All of the above

All of the above

If involved in an accident, a driver should: - Stop their vehicle at or near the scene. - Not stand or walk in traffic lanes. - Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles. - All of the above

All of the above

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash: - Stop. - Call the police. - Determine if anyone is injured. - All of the above

All of the above

If you experience a tire blowout: - Take your foot off the gas. - Do not immediately use your brakes. - Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road. - All of the above.

All of the above

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you? - It slows your reaction time. - It gives you a feeling of false confidence. - It impairs your thinking ability. - All of the above.

All of the above

Which of the following statements is true? - A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving. - You should slow down when driving in rain and fog. - Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather. - All of the above.

All of the above

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol? - The amount of food in the stomach - The body weight of an individual - How much time passes between drinks - All three choices

All three choices

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must: - Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane. - Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle. - Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane. - Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? - Drink coffee. - Exercise. - Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol. - Take a cold shower.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parking position on the side of the road, you should: - Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach - Speed up - Slam on your brakes - Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door

Assume the driver will open the car door as you approach

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should: - Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass. - Cut them off to slow them down. - Retaliate by tailgating them. - Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should: - Pass the vehicle on the right. - Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings. - Expect them to drive above the speed limit. - Decrease your following distance.

Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards? - Black letters or symbols on a white background - Black letters or symbols on a yellow background - White letters or symbols on a blue background - White letters or symbols on a green background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to: - Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater. - Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off. - Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass. - Ignore them.

Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be: - Near the center of the street. - Close to the left side of the street. - Close to the right side of the street. - Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

Close to the right side of the street

A good rule to remember for passing is: - Pass on the right whenever possible. - Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed. - Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better. - Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory. - Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can - Alcohol does not - Even the smallest amount of alcohol can - Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

This sign means: - Pedestrians ahead. - End of construction zone. - School crossing ahead. - Flagger ahead.

Flagger ahead

You must stop at an intersection when you see a: - Flashing red light. - Steady yellow light. - Yellow arrow. - Flashing yellow light.

Flashing red light

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol: - Decreases blood alcohol concentration. - Cancels the effect of the alcohol. - Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration. - Increases blood alcohol concentration

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow: - Is used only on one-way streets. - Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow. - Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light. - Points the way to an airport.

Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Driving significantly under the speed limit is: - Illegal. - Smart. - Safe. - Optional.

Illegal

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel: - To keep the front wheels straight - In the direction you want to go - In the opposite direction of the skid - In any direction, it doesn't matter

In the direction you want the vehicle to go

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be: - In the right lane of the street - In the center of the street - In the left lane of the street - In the lane with the least traffic

In the left lane of the street

This sign shows one type of: - Right turn. - Intersection. - Lane change. - Road curve.

Intersection

This road sign means: - Keep right. - Keep left. - Pass with caution. - No passing.

Keep right

This sign means: - Lane ends. - No right turn. - Slippery when wet. - Two-way traffic.

Lane ends

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: - Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass - Lanes are moving in the opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so - Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass - Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: - Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. - Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. - Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. - Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving? - Keep your windshield clean. - Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark. - Carry a flashlight in your vehicle. - Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? - Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other. - Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder. - Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it. - Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

Pennant-shaped signs indicate: - School zones. - No passing zones. - Speed limits. - Railroad crossings.

No passing zones.

This sign means: - No U-turn. - No left turn. - No right turn. - No turning.

No right turn

You may pass another vehicle: - In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming. - By using the shoulder of the highway. - If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead. - None of the above.

None of the above

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must: - Slow down and proceed with caution. - Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. - Cross the tracks at your own risk. - Find an alternative route across tracks.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should: - Moved the injured away from the scene immediately. - Always leave the injured where they are. - Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid. - Stay away from the injured

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Your body gets rid of approximately: - Three alcoholic drinks an hour. - One alcoholic drink an hour. - Two alcoholic drinks an hour. - None of the above.

One per hour

This sign means: - One-way traffic. - Two-way left turn. - Two-way traffic. - Minimum speed limit.

One way traffic

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean: - Railroad crossing ahead. - Pedestrian crossing ahead. - Passing is not permitted from either direction. - Passing is permitted from either direction.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must: - Slow down until it passes you. - Drive with your flashers on. - Pull over to the side of the road and stop. - Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - Red, yellow, green. - Red, green, yellow. - Green, red, yellow. - Green, yellow, red.

Red, yellow, green.

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the: - Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic. - Presence of a stop sign. - Use of your turn signals. - Cars behind you

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic

This sign means: - Roundabout ahead. - Lane ends, merge left. - Turn around. - Curve ahead.

Roundabout ahead

Pentagonal signs indicate: - No passing zones. - School zones. - Speed limits. - Railroad crossings

School zones.

You should honk your horn when you: - Are traveling through an intersection. - Are passing a bicyclist. - See a child who is about to run into the street. - Are parallel parking.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Roads freeze quickly when they are: - Flat. - Curvy. - In the sun. - Shaded.

Shaded

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver: - Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly. - Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses. - Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine. - Should call a friend to vent while driving.

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

A speed restriction sign: - May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions. - Has a triangular shape. - Is blue with black lettering. - Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

This sign means: - Side road. - Low clearance. - Merging traffic. - Prepare to stop.

Side road

This sign means : - Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. - Look both ways as you cross the intersection. - Always come to a full stop at the intersection. - Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Slow down and be fully prepared to stop if necessary

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should: - Slow down and proceed with care. - Continue normally through the intersection. - Stop and proceed when a green light appears. - Stop and proceed when the way is clear

Slow down and proceed with care

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should: - Always stop before entering the intersection. - Yield just to the traffic on the right. - Yield just to the traffic on the left. - Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

Slow down and yield to right of way traffic

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: - The road to the right is for one-way traffic only - That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right - Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle - There is a crossroad to your right

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it: - Slows down your reactions. - Makes you feel less confident. - Begins to metabolize itself more quickly. - Decreases the number of driving errors.

Slows down your reactions.

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should: - Sound your horn. - Wave your arms. - Use your emergency lights. - Flash your headlights.

Sound your horn.

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should: - Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. - Get as close as possible to the car in front of you. - Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. - Sound your horn to make the cars move up

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

When you see this sign, you must: - Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic. - Slow down without coming to a complete stop. - Stop completely and wait for a green light. - Slow down and check for traffic.

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by: - Turning on your car radio. - Slowing down. - Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. - Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive

Stopping at regular intervals for rest

When driving on slick roads, you should: - Take turns more slowly than usual. - Change lanes quickly. - Accelerate quickly. - Brake hard

Take turns more slowly than usual.

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs: - The driver on the right has the right-of-way. - The driver on the left has the right-of-way. - One driver may continue driving without stopping. - One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

This sign means: - There is a detour ahead. - You must stop for flaggers. - The road ahead is closed to traffic. - The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

The highway is undergoing maitenance

To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from: - The middle of the intersection. - The right lane. - The left lane. - Any lane.

The left lane

This road sign means: - The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated. - Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated. - Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated. - Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated

When you see this sign, it means: - There is an object on the roadway. - Traffic is coming from the right. - The road is curving sharply to the left. - There is a merge point ahead.

The road os curving sharply to the left

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that: - There is an intersection just ahead. - You are approaching a construction area. - You will be required to turn left just ahead. - The road will get narrower.

The road will get narrower.

This sign tells you that: - No turns are allowed on this road. - The road narrows ahead. - There are a series of curves ahead. - The road may be slippery when wet.

There are a series of curves ahead

This sign means: - Continue at your current speed. - You must stop ahead. - Speeding is not allowed. - There is a traffic signal ahead.

There is a traffic signal ahead

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look? - At the wheels of the approaching vehicle. - Toward the right side of the road. - Toward the left side of the road. - Straight down the middle of the road.

Toward the right side of the road.

When parking on a hill or incline with a curb: - Turn your front wheels sharply towards the curb - Turn your front wheels slightly to the right - Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb - Keep your front wheels straight

Turn front wheels sharply away from the curb

If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should: - Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane. - Turn into the lane marked with an arrow. - Turn into the middle lane. - Turn into any lane.

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

If you need to drive in foggy weather: - Turn on your low beam headlights. - Turn on your hazard lights. - It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit. - Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour

Turn on your low beam headlights.

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street: - Turn your wheels to the right. - Turn your wheels to the left. - Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead. - Leave your transmission in neutral.

Turn your wheels to the right

You may drink alcoholic beverages on the highway: - as long as you aren't driving - If you are riding in the back seat - If you are riding in the back seat of a pick-up truck - Under no circumstances

Under no circumstances

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should: - Use the next intersection - Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear - Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear - Take the right-of-way since you have a green light

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

This sign means: - Watch for bicycles. - Bicycles not allowed. - Bicycle repair shop ahead. - Bicycles have the right-of-way.

Watch for bicycles

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children: - Do not proceed until the children wave to you. - Watch for children walking along the side of the road. - Accelerate quickly. - Turn on your emergency flashers.

Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

You must yield to other drivers: - When entering a street from a garage or alley. - When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an - unmarked intersection at the same time. - When your traffic signal is a green arrow. - All of the above.

When entering a street from a garage or alley

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other: - It is always safe to proceed after one train passes. - You must always stop before crossing the tracks. - When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding. - Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.

This road sign means: - When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. - The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves. - Traffic increases ahead. - Steep grade ahead

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed

Lanes moving in the same direction of traffic are divided by _______ lines - Yellow - White - Red - Black

White

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for: - Loud noises. - Excess air pollution. - Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle. - Falling vehicle parts

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must: - Honk to let them know you're there. - Move to the left lane. - Yield. - Speed up to pass

Yield

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road? - Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. - Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers. - Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. - Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that: - You are on a two-way road. - You are on a one-way road. - The road is under repair. - You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines

You are on a two way road

How can you verify that you are stopped behind a vehicle at a safe distance? - You can read its license plate. - You can see the ground under the vehicle's rear wheels. - You can read its bumper stickers. - You can count the number of passengers in the vehicle.

You can see the ground under the vehicle's rear wheels.

From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? - You may make left turns. - You may make U-turns. - You may pass slow-moving traffic. - All of the above.

You may make left turns

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means: - You may only drive straight ahead - You may only drive in the direction of the green arrow - You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction - Vehicles moving in any direction must stop

You may only drive in the direction of the arrow

This green arrow on a lane use control signal means: - You may use this lane. - No traffic is allowed in this lane. - You have the right-of-way. - You must merge into this lane.

You may use this lane

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive? - Your seat belt - The steering wheel - Your rearview mirror - Your seat

Your seat

A red flashing light has the same meaning as: - Solidred light - Stop sign - Yield sign - Caution sign

a stop sign