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2026 New Hampshire Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
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B
Slow down before you enter the curve.
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C
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
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D
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you stop along the road at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off all your lights.
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B
Use your parking lights only.
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C
Use your headlights only.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go to the next exit.
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B
Make a U-turn through the median.
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C
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
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D
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
It is important to slow down:
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A
On narrow or winding roads.
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B
At intersections or railroad crossings.
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C
When the road is wet or slippery.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Emergency vehicles:
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A
Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
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B
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
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C
May follow each other.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
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A
Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
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B
Alcohol does not
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C
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
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D
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
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QUESTION 7 / 25
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
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A
Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating.
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B
Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves.
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C
Look right first, then left, then right again.
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D
Look left first, then right, then left again.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
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B
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
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C
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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B
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
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C
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
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D
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
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A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-sharp_turn_slow_down.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
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B
Work crew ahead.
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C
Side road.
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D
Playground ahead.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
This green arrow on a lane use control signal means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-control_signal_green.png
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A
You may use this lane.
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B
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
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C
You have the right-of-way.
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D
You must merge into this lane.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
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B
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
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C
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
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D
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam on your brakes.
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B
Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
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C
Keep driving normally.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
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B
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
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C
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
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D
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
May proceed through the intersection without stopping again.
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B
Must stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.
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C
May slowly roll past the stop sign.
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D
May follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
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A
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
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B
Lanes move in opposite directions.
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C
Drivers may not pass.
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D
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
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A
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
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B
Stare straight ahead at all times.
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C
Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
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D
Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
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A
When the train has passed.
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B
Under no circumstances.
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C
When the lights have stopped flashing.
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D
When other drivers drive around the gates.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which of the following statements is true?
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A
It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
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B
A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
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C
The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
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D
Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When changing lanes you should not:
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A
Check your side and rearview mirrors.
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B
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
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C
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
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D
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
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A
Stop where you are.
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B
Pull over to the right and stop.
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C
Speed up to get out of the way.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
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:
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In the right lane of the street.
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B
In the center of the street.
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C
In the left lane of the street.
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D
In the lane with the least traffic.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase
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B
Maintain
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C
Vary
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D
Reduce
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