New Hampshire Car Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a rural residence district is:

25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
55 mph.

Explanation

Q.2.

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Explanation

Q.3.

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
Drive in the right lane only.
Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

Explanation

Q.4.

You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

10 feet
20 feet
30 feet
40 feet

Explanation

Q.5.

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Continue to drive in a normal manner.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Speed up to get out of its way.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

Explanation

Q.6.

On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.
Drive more quickly.
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

Explanation

Q.7.

This sign means:

Pedestrians only.
Intersection ahead.
Hiking trails ahead.
School crossing ahead.

Explanation

Q.8.

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.

Explanation

Q.9.

This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

Explanation

Q.10.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.11.

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine
Marijuana
Cold remedies
All of these choices

Explanation

Q.12.

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You are moving faster than the bicycle.
The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

Explanation

Q.13.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic
Proceed with caution.
Pedestrian crossing
Come to a full stop.

Explanation

Q.14.

Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.
Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
Have quicker reaction times.

Explanation

Q.15.

This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
School crossing ahead.
Do not drive in this lane.
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

Explanation

Q.16.

This road sign means:

Divided highway begins.
A steep grade is ahead.
The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
Two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are about to merge.

Explanation

Q.17.

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.

Explanation

Q.18.

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Explanation

Q.19.

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Explanation

Q.20.

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

Explanation

Q.21.

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Explanation

Q.22.

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
Calling a taxi.
Doing any of the above.

Explanation

Q.23.

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
Keep driving in your lane.
Pull to the right curb and stop.
Stop exactly where you are.

Explanation

Q.24.

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Explanation

Q.25.

This sign means:

Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.
The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.
The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.
The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

Explanation

Q.26.

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
Treat the light like a stop sign.

Explanation

Q.27.

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.28.

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

Explanation

Q.29.

Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.
Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.
Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.
Has no effect on your general driving ability.

Explanation

Q.30.

This road sign means:

Increase your speed.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Intersection ahead.
Four-way stop ahead.

Explanation

Q.31.

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

Explanation

Q.32.

On a highway, drivers should signal ____ before a turn.

500 feet
300 feet
100 feet
50 feet

Explanation

Q.33.

This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.
Road curve.

Explanation

Q.34.

This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.
Busy sidewalk.

Explanation

Q.35.

You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

Explanation

Q.36.

You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.
Only during daylight hours.
When it is safe to change lanes.
Only when passing a motorcycle.

Explanation

Q.37.

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.
You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.
You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.
All of the above

Explanation

Q.38.

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.

Explanation

Q.39.

This sign means:

School ahead.
School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Construction workers on or near the roadway.

Explanation

Q.40.

This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.

Explanation

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