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NH Driver's Test
Practice for the New Hampshire DMV test
179
Driving Skills
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07/05/2016
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Term
If you're a resident of NH and want to drive a motor vehicle, you must have a driver's ___
 Definition
license
Term
Presently there are ___ locations throughout NH where driver licenses are issued.
 Definition
16
Term
To take the DMV test, applicants must furnish ____
 Definition
2 positive forms of ID
Term
New residents have ___ days to obtain a license.
 Definition
60
Term
List three instances you do not need a NH driver's license.
 Definition
1. Non-resident who holds a valid license from their resident state.
2. Member of the Armed Forces stationed in NH who holds a valid license from their resident state
3. Full-time student who holds a valid license from their resident state
Term
You must be ___ years old to have a license.
 Definition
16
Term
Persons under ___ years must pass an approved ___ to get a license.
 Definition
18
driver's ed program
Term
And person between 16 and 21 will be issued a ___ license.
 Definition
youth operator
Term
Any individual may practice driving a non-commercial vehicle on NH roads beginning at age ___ and must carry ___ and are accompanied by a licensed adult over ___ years of age.
 Definition
15.5
proof of age
25
Term
An individual under 18 must complete ___ hours of supervised practice driving, as well as ___ hours with their driver's ed program.
 Definition
40
10
Term
List 4 things you need to bring to get your license.
 Definition
1.any/all prior driver's licenses
2. two forms of positive ID
3. a vehicle that is legally registered, inspected, and safe
4. a licensed driver to drive the test vehicle
Term
Turning in all out-of-state licenses you hold before you get your NH license is called ___ concept.
 Definition
one license
Term
To pass the vision test, you must read the ___ line with both eyes and the ___ line if you are blind in one eye.
 Definition
20/40
20/30
Term
The written test is a ___ question multi-choice test.
 Definition
40
Term
The road test will take about ___ minutes.
 Definition
15-20
Term
During the road test, you will be scored on:
 Definition
1. skill in handling the vehicle in traffic
2. working knowledge of traffic signs + rules of the road
3. attitude towards driving and personal and public safety
Term
List the 3 types of CDL class licenses.
 Definition
1. CDL-A
2. CDL-B
3. CDL-C
Term
Class D is an ___ license.
 Definition
operator
Term
Name these license restrictions.
B:
D:
G:
 Definition
B: corrective lenses
D: prosthetic aid
G: limit to daylight only
Term
Your license expires in ___ years on your birthday.
 Definition
5
Term
If you move or have a name change, you must notify the ___ in writing within ___ days.
 Definition
DMV
10
Term
A non-driver ID card is good for ___ years.
 Definition
5
Term
A ___ is a legal paper telling who owns the vehicle.
 Definition
title
Term
If the vehicle is bought from a private person, the ___ will make out the ___ application. If the vehicle is bought from an NH dealer, the ___ makes out the ___ application.
 Definition
town or city clerk
title
dealer
title
Term
I should keep the title in a ___, never in ___.
 Definition
safe place
the vehicle
Term
No title is needed for vehicles under ___ lbs.
 Definition
18000
Term
New residents of NH are given ___ days to register their vehicle.
 Definition
60
Term
All vehicles registered and titled in the name of an individual will expire on ___.
 Definition
the last day of the owner's birth month
Term
Motorcycles, mopeds, and trailers have the same registration requirements as other motor vehicles. They must be processed through the ___ first and then the ___.
 Definition
local city
DMV
Term
If your vehicle is powered through an alternate source of energy, you do not pay fuel tax at the pumps, but instead you ___ at the time of ___.
 Definition
prepay an annual fee
registration
Term
Vehicles must be inspected ___ a year, and the month of inspection shall be ___.
 Definition
once
the owner's birthmonth
Term
There are more than ___ official inspection stations in NH.
 Definition
2500
Term
VIN stands for ___ and it must not be changed, removed, or ___.
 Definition
Vehicle Identification Number
obliterated
Term
Horns must be heard from ___ feet away to pass inspection.
 Definition
200
Term
The vehicle must have a ___ brake and a ___ brake. The ___ brake must be able to stop the vehicle within ___ feet when the vehicle is going 20mph.
 Definition
foot
parking
foot
30
Term
Tires must have ___ of an inch of tread to pass inspection.
 Definition
2/32
Term
List 6 things you should check each day before you drive.
 Definition
1. windshield/windows
2. windshield-wipers
3. leaks
4. tires
5. mirrors
6. gauges
Term
List 5 things you should keep in the car for emergencies.
 Definition
1. spare tire
2. first aid kit
3. flares
4. bumper jack
5. blanket
Term
Motorcycles must be inspected within ___ days of registration.
 Definition
10
Term
All registered trailers with GVW (gross vehicle weight) of more than ___ lbs must be inspected annually during the ___.
 Definition
3001
month of registration renewal
Term
If you wear a seat belt, your chances of survival in a collision are ___ time higher.
 Definition
3-4
Term
List 2 reasons seat belts are important.
 Definition
1. keeps you from being thrown
2. slows your body with the vehicle
Term
List 2 ways seat belts help keep the driver in control of the vehicle.
 Definition
1. keeps them from moving around
2. helps to stay alert
Term
Keep your seat belt across your ___ and ___.
 Definition
waist
shoulder
Term
Anyone under the age of ___ must be properly restrained by a safety belt.
 Definition
18
Term
A child less than ___ years old and less than ___ inches tall should be properly fastened in a child passenger restraint.
 Definition
6
55
Term
A ___ directing traffic overrules any traffic light or sign and must be obeyed.
 Definition
police officer
Term
Meaning of a red sign:
 Definition
stop/ do not do something
Term
Meaning of a yellow/black sign:
 Definition
general warning
Term
Meaning of an orange/black sign:
 Definition
road repair/ construction warning
Term
Meaning of a brown sign:
 Definition
recreation guidance
Term
Meaning of a green sign:
 Definition
direction/ guidance
Term
Meaning of a white sign:
 Definition
regulation
Term
Meaning of a blue sign:
 Definition
driver services
Term
Meaning of a pennant-shaped sign:
 Definition
no passing
Term
Meaning of an octagonal sign:
 Definition
stop
Term
Meaning of a diamond-shaped sign:
 Definition
warning
Term
Meaning of a rectangular sign:
 Definition
regulation
Term
Meaning of a pentagonal sign:
 Definition
school zone
Term
Meaning of a circular sign:
 Definition
advance warning of railroad
Term
Meaning of a crossbuck sign:
 Definition
railroad crossing
Term
What must you do at a stop sign?
 Definition
Come to a complete stop
Term
When can you proceed?
 Definition
After giving the right-of-way
Term
Even number interstate routes travel ___.
 Definition
East/ West
Term
Odd number interstate routes travel ___.
 Definition
North/ South
Term
Three-numbered interstate routes with an odd number first are ___.
 Definition
routes into a city
Term
Three-numbered interstate routes with an even number first are ___.
 Definition
routes around a city
Term
At a red traffic light, you must ___.
 Definition
come to a full stop
Term
When is it a violation of the law to make a right turn on red?
 Definition
When a walk signal is being displayed or when a sign says not to
Term
The purpose of a yellow traffic light is to ___.
 Definition
use caution
Term
You must yield to ___ in the intersection when your traffic light is green.
 Definition
pedestrians and other vehicles
Term
What must you do on a red arrow?
 Definition
do not turn
Term
What must you do at a flashing red light?
 Definition
come to a full stop
Term
Flashing yellow lights mean ___.
 Definition
go with caution
Term
Single white lines in the road mean ___.
 Definition
lanes go in the same direction
Term
Yellow lines in the road mean ___.
 Definition
lanes go in the opposite direction
Term
Broken lines mean ___.
 Definition
passing is allowed
Term
Single solid lines mean ___.
 Definition
passing is not allowed
Term
What are edge markings?
 Definition
The single white line that prevent cars from going too far to the right (off the road)
Term
Why are white arrows painted on some roads?
 Definition
They guide/ show direction
Term
What must drivers do at cross walks?
 Definition
Yield
Term
What is the purpose of right of way rules?
 Definition
To help smooth traffic movement
Term
An oncoming vehicle going ___ has the right of way over a vehicle turning left.
 Definition
straight
Term
The right of way must be given to ___ when they are sounding a ___ or operating ___.
 Definition
emergency vehicles
siren
flashing lights
Term
___ in crosswalks have the right of way over vehicles.
 Definition
Pedestrians
Term
At railroad crossings with stop signs or lights, a driver must stop not closer than ___ feet, nor more than ___ feet from the nearest rail of the track.
 Definition
15
50
Term
Whenever you approach a school bus from any direction, while operating their flashing lights, you must stop at least ___ feet from the bus.
 Definition
25
Term
When is the only time you do not need to do this?
 Definition
When you are on the other side of a divided highway
Term
You must not drive a vehicle with more than ___ persons in the front seat.
 Definition
3
Term
List 3 things you should do before turning into your proper lane.
 Definition
1. signal
2. check mirror
3. check blindspot
Term
You must signal to turn at least ___ feet before you turn and if you are on the highway, you should signal at least ___ feet before you turn.
 Definition
100
500
Term
Turn into the lane that is ___ to the lane from which you came.
 Definition
proper
Term
The hand signal for a right turn is ___.
 Definition
up
Term
The hand signal for a left turn is ___.
 Definition
out
Term
The hand signal for a stop is ___.
 Definition
down
Term
___ are the most common types of accidents.
 Definition
Rear-end crashes
Term
Rear-end crashes can be prevented by choosing the correct ___.
 Definition
following distance
Term
A reasonable distance to follow vehicles depends on the ___ of vehicle along with ___ and ___.
 Definition
speed
weather
traffic
Term
Use the ___ rule to choose a safe following distance.
 Definition
3-second
Term
When stopped behind another vehicle at a stop sign or light on a hill, you should stay back ___ car length.
 Definition
1
Term
If you are being tailgated, 3 things you should do are:
 Definition
1. flash brake lights
2. reduce speed
3. pull over
Term
You must not follow a fire truck going to a fire alarm closer than ___ feet.
 Definition
500
Term
At 55 mph, you will travel over ___ feet in 10 seconds.
 Definition
800
Term
You should remember these 3 things when passing.
 Definition
1. when in doubt, don't pass
2. check lanes
3. check blind spot
Term
You must get back in the right lane before coming within ___ feet of any oncoming vehicles.
 Definition
200
Term
Passing on the right is allowed when:
 Definition
1. other vehicle is turning left
2. you are on a one-way street
Term
On a 2-way, 2-lane road passing is not allowed:
Within ___ feet of a bridge.
Within ___ feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
 Definition
100
100
Term
If there are 3 or more lanes traveling going in one direction, the ___ lane has the smoothest traffic flow.
 Definition
middle
Term
If you become stuck in a blizzard, provide fresh air to prevent ___.
 Definition
CO2 poisoning
Term
When driving in the fog, put your ___ beams on to prevent ___.
 Definition
low
glare
Term
Roads are more dangerous at the ___ of a light rain when ___ and ___ mix to form a ___ on the road.
 Definition
start
water
road oil
greasy film
Term
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___.
 Definition
35 mph
Term
To reduce the risk of hydroplaning, 3 things you should do are:
 Definition
1. reduce speed
2. replace tires
3. keep tires properly inflated
Term
The fatal accident rate for night driving is ___ times greater than for daytime driving.
 Definition
3
Term
Under normal conditions, headlights on high beam illuminate about ___ feet, while headlights on low beam illuminate about ___ feet.
 Definition
350
100
Term
Being drowsy or half asleep is often called ___ when driving.
 Definition
highway hypnosis
Term
Dim your headlights before meeting an oncoming vehicle within ___ feet of that oncoming vehicle and within ___ feet when following another vehicle.
 Definition
150
150
Term
___ force can cause the vehicle to go off the road on a curve.
 Definition
Centripetal (they may say centrifugal, but that is not actually a real force)
Term
Tests have shown that the average driver takes about ___ of a second to put a foot on the brake pedal after seeing the danger.
 Definition
3/4
Term
More drivers are convicted of ___ more than any other offense.
 Definition
speeding
Term
Maximum speed limit for a posted school zone:
 Definition
10 mph below the usual speed
Term
Maximum speed limit for a business district:
 Definition
30 mph
Term
Maximum speed limit for a rural residence district:
 Definition
35 mph
Term
Maximum speed limit when towing a house trailer:
 Definition
45 mph
Term
Maximum speed limit for all other areas, including interstate highways:
 Definition
55 mph
Term
Maximum speed limit for specific sections of the interstate:
 Definition
65 mph
Term
When you double your speed, the stopping distance is nearly ___ times greater.
 Definition
4
Term
You can not be more than ___ away from the curb when you park.
 Definition
1 foot
Term
A good rule is that you need at least ___ feet more than the length of the car to parallel park easily.
 Definition
5
Term
___ parking is common in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets.
 Definition
Angle
Term
When parking along a rural highway, you must make sure there is a clear view for a distance of ___ feet.
 Definition
200
Term
Do not park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.
 Definition
15
Term
Do not park within ___ feet of a crosswalk.
 Definition
20
Term
Do not park within ___ feet of a stop sign.
 Definition
30
Term
You will be warned of brake failure when the brake pedal feels ___ and slowly ___.
 Definition
spongy
sinks
Term
First thing you should do if the brakes fail is ___.
 Definition
"pump" the brakes
Term
The general cause for vehicle fire is ___.
 Definition
short circuit
Term
If your vehicle plunges into the water with the windows and doors closed, it will float for ___ minutes.
 Definition
3-10
Term
If your headlights go out suddenly:
 Definition
1. try turn signals or emergency flashers
2. try the dimmer switch
3. pull off the road quickly
Term
If your gas pedal is stuck, shift into ___.
 Definition
neutral
Term
If you must stop along any road in an emergency, you should pull off the road and make sure others can see you from a distance of ___ feet.
 Definition
200
Term
___ driving is different from regular driving because you must ___ and ___ faster at higher speeds.
 Definition
Freeway
think
react
Term
___ means that vehicles can enter or leave freeways only at certain locations.
 Definition
Limited access
Term
You enter a freeway on an ___.
 Definition
entrance ramp
Term
An entrance ramp will take you to the ___ lane.
 Definition
acceleration
Term
___ is by far the greatest hazard for a driver.
 Definition
Alcohol
Term
If you drink, your chances of an accident are ___ times greater than if you are sober.
 Definition
7
Term
When alcohol enters your stomach, it goes into your blood and to all parts of your body, reaching your brain in ___ minutes.
 Definition
20-40
Term
___ is the first thing to go when drinking.
 Definition
Judgement
Term
The 3 organs that eliminate alcohol are ___, ___, and ___.
 Definition
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
Term
Your body takes about ___ to get rid of each ounce of alcohol.
 Definition
1 hour
Term
In NH, a BAC level of ___ if you are under the age of 21 and ___ over 21 are evidence you are legally intoxicated.
 Definition
0.02%
0.08%
Term
An individual must be age ___ in order to legally purchase and consume alcohol.
 Definition
21
Term
A first offense violation of being found with alcohol illegally may result in a ___ day suspension of license and up to ___ for further offenses.
 Definition
60
one year
Term
"Implied consent" means that any person who drives a motor vehicle in NH has consented to having their ___, ___, or ___ tested if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense.
 Definition
blood
breath
urine
Term
If you refuse an alcohol test, your license shall be suspended for ___.
 Definition
180 days
Term
If you have prior DUI conviction or prior refusal within 10 years, the penalty for refusing a test shall be ___ loss of license.
 Definition
2 years
Term
If you are over the BAC limit, penalties are:
For first offense:
For second offense:
 Definition
6 months
2 years
Term
If you are under 25, the odds that your ___, ___, ___, and ___ are better than older drivers.
 Definition
depth perception
eyesight
reaction time
reflexes
Term
Under 25 drivers make up less than ___% of all drivers, yet are involved in nearly ___% of all accidents and make up nearly ___% of drivers involved in fatal accidents.
 Definition
15
51
22
Term
Each year in NH more than ___ accidents are reported.
 Definition
30,000
Term
To protect yourself, you should learn to drive ___.
 Definition
defensively
Term
NH law requires that if anyone is killed or injured or combined property damage is more than ___ you must file an official ___ to the ___ within ___ days.
 Definition
$1000
report
DMV
15
Term
Where can you find forms for filing an accident report?
 Definition
Department of Safety
Term
Because of an uninsured accident, you may be required to carry ___ for several ___ after the accident. When insurance is required by the DMV, a ___ certificate is filed for you by an insurance company.
 Definition
insurance
years
SR-22
Term
In NH the financial responsibility limits are:
At least ___ due to injury or death to any one person.
At least ___ due to injury or death to more than one person.
At least ___ due to damage to property.
 Definition
$25,000
$50,000
$25,000
Term
The DMV strongly recommends all owners of vehicles to carry ___ and ___ insurance.
 Definition
standard liability
property damage
Term
Under age 18, ___ points in 1 calendar year is up to a 3 month suspension and 12 points in 2 consecutive years is up to a ___ suspension.
 Definition
6
6 month
Term
For drivers age 18-20, ___ points in ___ is up to ___ suspension. ___ points in 2 consecutive years is up to a ___ suspension.
 Definition
one year
3 month
18
6 month
Term
When approaching a location where a police officer has made a traffic stop, every driver shall ___ any lane partially or wholly blocked.
 Definition
vacate
Term
Bicyclists may not ride more than ___ abreast.
 Definition
2
Term
Besides being smaller, what makes a motorcyclist harder to see?
 Definition
It's hard to judge their distance from you.
Term
What is the fastest-growing accident category?
 Definition
Distracted driving
Term
Most distracted driving accidents happen between ___ and ___ mph.
 Definition
30
35
Term
Most distracted driving accidents happen between ___pm and ___pm.
 Definition
2
6
Term
Most distracted driving accidents occur more frequently on ___ and ___ (days of the week).
 Definition
Thursday
Friday
Term
How should you deal with being near a large truck?
 Definition
Try to stay out of their no-zones (blind spots)
Term
Pedestrians always have the ___.
 Definition
right of way
Term
CDL (Commercial Driver's License) is needed to operate:
- a vehicle with a GVW over ___lbs
- any vehicle designed to transport ___ or more passengers
- any size vehicle that transports ___
- a trailer/ towing unit exceeding ___lbs
 Definition
26,000
16
hazardous material
26,000
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