Take 2026 New Hampshire Permit Test 17

QUESTION 1 / 25

At a light rail intersection, always:

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ALook both ways before crossing tracks.✓BPay attention and obey all traffic signals.✓CShare the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.✓DAll of these.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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AHe or she is deaf.✓BHe or she is a police officer.✓CHe or she is blind.✓DHe or she has poor balance.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

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AUse your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.✓BFlash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.✓CDim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.✓DLook toward the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

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AYou cannot see without moving your head.✓BDirectly behind your vehicle.✓CYou see in your rearview mirror.✓DYou see in your side mirror.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

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AIs used only on one-way streets.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓CMeans that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.✓DPoints the way to an airport.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-traffic_signal.png

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ATraffic signal.✓BFire station.✓CT intersection.✓DLeft turn signal.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

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AKeep your attention on your driving.✓BKeep moving.✓CStop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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ACombination solid and broken yellow✓BSingle broken yellow✓CDouble solid yellow✓DSingle broken white✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Motorcycles are entitled to:

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AThe bicycle lane.✓BThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.✓CHalf the width of a lane.✓DThe width of the sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

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AKeep driving until you see the vehicle.✓BPull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.✓CSlow down. Don't stop until you see it.✓DSpeed up and turn at the next intersection.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

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ANo special action is required.✓BThe driver should honk their horn.✓CThe driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.✓DThe driver should be very cautious.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Stress can affect your driving by:

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ALowing your ability to focus on driving.✓BDecreasing your chances of an accident.✓CCausing you to fall asleep at the wheel.✓DMaking you more aware of others around you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Roads become very slippery:

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AWhen it has been raining for an hour or more.✓BThe day after it rains.✓CFor the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.✓DRight after the rain has stopped.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

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AGive the vehicle extra space.✓BKnow that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.✓CAvoid following the driver's example.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

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AAnother driver✓BA pedestrian✓CThe funeral procession✓DA bicyclist✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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AFluctuate your speed to keep alert.✓BDrive faster than the flow of traffic.✓CDrive slower than the flow of traffic.✓DDrive with the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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ATry to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.✓BStare at the driver as he or she is passing you.✓CSpeed up as he or she is passing you.✓DBlock the passing lane.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_passing_zone2.png

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ANo passing zone✓BWrong way✓CRailroad crossing✓DStop✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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ANot cross the centerline.✓BFlash your lights at oncoming traffic.✓CUse the shoulder.✓DUse the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

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AMust drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.✓BMust honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.✓CMust stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.✓DCan disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

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AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

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ADrive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CStop if a police officer is nearby.✓DTreat the light like a stop sign.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

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ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

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AContinue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.✓BStop if a police officer is nearby.✓CTreat the intersection like a four-way stop.✓DCome to a complete stop before proceeding.✓