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2026 New Hampshire Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue at your current speed.
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B
You must stop ahead.
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C
Speeding is not allowed.
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D
There is a traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?
Choose one answer below.
A
Allergy medicine
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B
Marijuana
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C
Cold remedies
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D
All of these choices
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QUESTION 3 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-right_curve_35_mph.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
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B
Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
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C
Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
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D
Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When driving on an interstate:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
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B
You should always use cruise control.
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C
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
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D
You should change lanes often.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
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B
Accelerating quickly.
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C
Slowing down gradually.
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D
Braking abruptly.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be safely held by a strong adult.
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B
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
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C
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
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D
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
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B
Follow the directions given by the officer.
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C
Honk at the officer.
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D
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You may pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
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B
By using the shoulder of the highway.
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C
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When should you increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When driving at night
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B
When driving on slippery roads
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C
When driving at high speeds
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
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 11 / 25
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
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B
When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
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C
Only when driving in rural areas.
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D
When driving under adverse weather conditions
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has the right-of-way.
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B
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
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C
May force their way into traffic.
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D
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
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B
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
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C
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
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D
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you experience a tire blowout:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take your foot of the gas.
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B
Do not immediately use your brakes.
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C
Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
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B
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
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C
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
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B
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
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C
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
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D
Slam on your brakes.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
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B
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
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C
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
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D
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down until it passes you.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
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D
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Signs that are colored orange are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Work zone signs.
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B
Regulatory signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Choose one answer below.
A
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
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B
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
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C
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
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D
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What do speed limit signs indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Potential driving speeds for the area
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B
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
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C
The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic
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D
The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions
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