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100 Cards in this Set
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When are you required to drive with your headlights on? |
From a 1/2 hour after sunset to a 1/2 hour before sunrise. |
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As a licensed driver in NH, what do you have to do if you change your name or address? |
Notify the DMV without 10 days |
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What is the speed limit in a rural residential district? |
35 mph |
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When approaching another vehicle from either direction, what distance are you required to change your headlights from high beams to low beams? |
within 150 feet of the other vehicle. |
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What is not considered a pedestrian? |
A bicyclist |
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What is an access aisle? |
The space needed by disabled individuals to maneuver in and out of their vehicle. |
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You may not park your car within this distance of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control sign? |
30 feet. |
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When are you allowed to turn when there is a red arrow? |
After stopping and checking the pedestrian signal and oncoming traffic is clear and safe to make the turn and when the arrow is facing right. |
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When does a privately owned vehicle need to be inspected. |
Annually on the owners birth month. |
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What do you do when approaching a slow moving vehicle that is displaying a special triangle sign? |
Be certain that you can pass the vehicle safely before doing so. |
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If a traffic light has a red light, but a green arrow in the direction you are turning, what should you do? |
Follow the green arrow and make the turn. |
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What should you do if you are being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and or flashing lights? |
Pull over to the right-hand side of the road and stop. |
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In NH, what blood alcohol concentration in considered evidence of legal intoxication? |
.08% |
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A vertical rectangular sign indicates which type of sign? |
A regulatory sign. |
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What id the title of a vehicle. |
A legal document showing ownership of a vehicle. |
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How long does the average driver take to put his/her foot on the brake pedal after seeing danger? |
3/4 second |
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What kind of sign is diamond shaped? |
General Warning |
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Which lane should you turn into if you are turning at an intersection? |
The lane closest to you. |
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What is hydroplaning? |
When your tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road surface. |
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What might reduce the effects of alcohol? |
Time |
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With the exception of heavy trucks, which vehicles do not need a title? |
Vehicles that are more than 15 years old. |
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What does a yield sign mean? |
You must slow down and be ready to stop if needed, you may go through without completely stopping if it is safe to do so, and you yield the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians. |
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If the yellow center line is solid on the left side, and dashed on the right side, which statement is correct? |
The vehicles on the right may pass. |
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What does a yellow pennant shaped sign have written on it? |
No passing zone. |
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In general, who has the right of way at a 4-way controlled intersection? |
The vehicle that arrives and comes to a stop first. |
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What kind of sign is a pentagon shaped sign? |
School zone or crossing. |
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When should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? |
When you are following a motorcycle, large truck, or when the road is slippery. |
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What is the speed limit in a school zone? |
10 mpg below the posted speed |
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What kind of highway sign is brown? |
A tourist or recreation |
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On a multi-lane highway, what does a dashed white line mean? |
The lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction. |
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When can a person under 21 years old transport alcohol beverages in a motor vehicle? |
When a parent, legal guardian or spouse is accompanying them in the vehicle. |
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Unless posted, what is the speed limit in the business district? |
30 mph |
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What does a solid yellow line separating two lanes of traffic mean? |
No passing is allowed |
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What kind of sign is a white sign with black arrows indicating lane markings? |
A regulatory sign. |
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What should you do if you pass your exit on the highway? |
Get off at the next exit and turn around. |
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What does it mean if the driver ahead of you has their left hand out and pointed downward? |
That they are slowing down or coming to a stop. |
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After passing another vehicle on a two-way road, when do you need to be back in your lane? |
Within 200 feet of oncoming traffic. |
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When you are on the highway, when do you need to signal your turn? |
At least 500 feet before your exit. |
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Which sign is a downward pointed triangle shape? |
Yield |
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When should you use your headlights? |
When you are having a difficult time seeing, when it's rainy, foggy, or snowing, and when driving on narrow mountain roads. |
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If you refuse to submit any sobriety tests, what is the penalty? |
180 day suspension. |
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What is the minimum speed on an interstate highway, with safe weather conditions? |
45 mph |
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What is a No-Zone? |
A trucks blind spot, a spot that is directly in front of or behind a truck, or a place you should not drive in any longer than is needed to safely pass. |
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What distance are you required to signal a turn? |
100 feet. |
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What is true of skids? |
Skidding happens when the tires no longer grip the road. It can happen on dry or wet roads, and you should stay off the brake when skidding. |
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If you are driving slower than other vehicles, which lane should you be traveling in? |
The right lane. |
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When a train is coming, what is the distance that you are required to stop? |
Between 15 and 50 feet from the rail. |
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What type of route marker is white, red and blue? |
An interstate route sign. |
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If you are involved in a crash involving death, bodily injury, or combined property damage of _____, you must file an official accident report. |
$1000 |
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If you have to file an official accident report form, what is correct? |
To the DMV in Concord within 15 days. |
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You may not pass another vehicle within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing? |
100 feet |
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Which direction should you steer if you have a blowout? |
straight. |
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What is the distance that you are required to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights? |
25 feet away |
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When driving in thick fog, how should you drive with your headlights to reduce the glare? |
On low beams |
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What does an out of state person have to do to be issued a NH license? |
Turn in their out of state license. |
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How long does a new resident to NH have to register their vehicle? |
10 days. |
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When does a registration expire for a privately owned vehicle in NH? |
Annually during the owners birth month. |
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What are you required to have in your possession when you are driving in NH? |
A valid drivers license and registration. |
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What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning? |
Slow down by gently releasing the accelerator. |
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As the driver of a vehicle, you are responsible to make sure that all passengers under ___ years of age are secured in seat belts or child safety seats. |
18 yeara |
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You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, except when________. |
The school bus is on the other side of a divided highway. |
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If, when driving at night, the glare from on-coming cars makes it difficult to see, what can you do to reduce the glare? |
Look to the lower right edge of the road. |
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If you are driving in a rainstorm at night on an interstate highway, what speed should you be doing? |
No faster than is safe under the current conditions. |
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What does a flashing red signal light mean? |
The same thing as a stop sign. |
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What is a shared left lane used for? |
Vehicles making a left turn. |
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What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean? |
Show caution as you proceed. |
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What does an "E" restriction on your license mean? |
You can only drive an automatic transmission. |
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You are not allowed to park within how many feet of a crosswalk? |
20 feet. |
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What is the name of the rule that helps determine a reasonable distance between vehicles? |
The 3 second rule |
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What does a red arrow facing right on a traffic light mean? |
You have to come to a complete stop, you have to follow all the exception rules for making a right on red and may turn right when safe to do so. |
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What do you do if you are making a right on red? |
Stop before the stop line or crosswalk, check for a sign that prohibits rights on red, and check the pedestrian signal (if there is one) has a steady Don't Walk signal. |
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When can you make a left on a red arrow? |
Never. |
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When you are stopped behind another vehicle, how far back do you have to be? |
Far enough to be able to see the pavement underneath the the tires of the vehicle ahead of you. |
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When you see a traffic sign indicating a sharp turn ahead, what is the best thing to do? |
Slow down before entering the curve. |
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Who needs to legally wear a motorcycle helmet in NH? |
Anyone under the age of 18. |
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What does a yellow line on the left edge of a street or roadway mean? |
It is a 1-way street. |
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When there are three or more lanes traveling in one direction, which lane usually has the smoothest traffic flow? |
The center lane. |
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What is braking time? |
The time is takes for the brakes and friction between the road and tires to stop the vehicle. |
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If you double our speed, how many times greater will your stopping time be? |
4 times |
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If a green left arrow changes to a circular green light while you are waiting to turn left, what do you do? |
You may still turn left, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. |
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When can you pass on the right? |
When there are at least two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and if the driver in front of you is turning left and you have space and pavement to do so. |
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How far back do you have to stay from a fire truck responding to an alarm? |
500 feet. |
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What is the hand signal for a right-hand turn? |
The left arm bent at the elbow and pointing upwards. |
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What does a yellow diamond shaped sign with a traffic light on it mean? |
There is a traffic signal ahead, be prepared to stop if the light is red. |
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What does a blue sign with an H on it mean? |
Hospital |
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Why shouldn't you pull in front of a large truck and hit your brakes suddenly? |
Trucks require much more stopping distance than cars. |
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If you purchase a vehicle as a private sale, how do you apply for a title? |
Through the town or city clerks office. |
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A person with sight in only one eye has to read at what level to get a NH Driver's license? |
20/30 |
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If you are parking uphill with a curb, how should you turn the wheels of your car? |
To the left. |
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What is the penalty for knowingly being in possession of a controlled drug? |
Loss of license for 60 days to 2 years. |
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Under administrative license suspension, what is the penalty if you are found to have a BAC level at or above the legal limit? |
6 month suspension. |
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If your vehicle breaks down, what should you do? |
Pull off the road, be sure vehicles can see you 200 feet in both directions. Raise the hood or tie a red cloth to the antenna, and turn on the parking lights or emergency flashers. |
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If you are 21 years or older, when can you transport alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle? |
When it is in it's original container with an unbroken seal. |
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What do you need if you encounter an emergency vehicle blocking any part of a roadway? |
Vacate any lane that is partially or fully blocked. |
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What should you do if you are involved in a crash? |
Stop and move your vehicle off the road whenever you can to avoid blocking traffic. |
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What does a "Z" restriction on your license mean? |
There is an alcohol interlock system required on your vehicle. |
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Who is required to stop at railroad crossings, with or without lights and gates? |
Trucks carrying flammable or dangerous material, and passenger busses. |
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How old do you have to be to haul hazardous material? |
21 years old. |
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When making a right turn on red, when is it against the law to do so? |
When the pedestrian signal says walk, when there is a flashing Don't Walk, and when there is a flashing Walk signal. |
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Generally, when you reach an intersection with no traffic sign or signal, who has the right of way? |
The vehicle on the right has the right of way. |
