Take 2026 New Hampshire Permit Test 18

QUESTION 1 / 25

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

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AStraight ahead.✓BOver your shoulder.✓CAt the center of the road✓DTo the right edge of the road.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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ADecrease your speed.✓BPull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.✓CNot let the other cars pass your vehicle.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

This sign is used to warn drivers about: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-curve_right.png

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AUpcoming intersections.✓BRoad construction.✓CAn upcoming curve in the road.✓DChanges in traffic lanes.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

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ASlow down at the light.✓BDrive carefully without stopping.✓CMerge to the right.✓DStop before entering the intersection.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

If you experience a tire blowout:

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ATake your foot of the gas.✓BDo not immediately use your brakes.✓CGradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

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AFlashing yellow✓BSteady green✓CSteady red✓DFlashing red✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

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ALoud noises.✓BExcess air pollution.✓CWind gusts produced by the large vehicle.✓DFalling vehicle parts.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You must stop for a school bus:

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AThat is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.✓BWhen it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.✓CIf you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.✓DWhenever the driver waves at you.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

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AThe vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.✓BThe vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.✓CDrivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.✓DOne driver should proceed without stopping.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

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AHas the right-of-way.✓BShould yield to drivers already on the public road.✓CMay force their way into traffic.✓DCan assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

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AFlashing red lights✓BFlashing yellow lights✓CWhite lines on the side of the road✓DWhite arrows in the middle of the lanes✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

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AShould be on their high beam setting.✓BShould be on their low beam setting.✓CShould be off. Use your parking lights.✓DMay be on either their high or low beam setting.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

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ASlow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CStay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.✓DAccelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

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ACome to a complete stop and wait to proceed.✓BHonk their horn before passing the bus on its left.✓CContinue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.✓DPass the bus before its door opens.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

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AThe start of a no passing zone.✓BA railroad crossing is ahead.✓CA school zone is ahead.✓DThe presence of construction work.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

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AStop at the stop line.✓BStop before entering any crosswalk.✓CStop before entering the intersection.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

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AMake sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.✓BAlways yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.✓CYield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.✓DSlow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

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ANew drivers✓BHuman error✓CBad weather✓DBad roads✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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AAs you drive faster, your tires become less effective.✓BWater does not affect cars with good tires.✓CDeep water is less dangerous than shallow water.✓DAs you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Signs that are colored orange are:

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AWork zone signs.✓BRegulatory signs.✓CSchool zone signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

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ASound your horn.✓BWave your arms.✓CUse your emergency lights.✓DFlash your headlights.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

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

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AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

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AJust before changing lanes.✓BAt any time.✓CAfter changing lanes.✓DEarly enough for others to know your plans.✓