Take 2026 New Hampshire Permit Test 3

QUESTION 1 / 25

The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

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AOnly a lap and shoulder belt.✓BOnly an airbag.✓CBoth a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.✓DNo safety restraints.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

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AMake no driving errors.✓BHave trouble driving slowly.✓CAre better drivers because they are not hungry.✓DHave trouble controlling their vehicles.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

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AAre making a turn.✓BHave your emergency brake on.✓CAre changing lanes.✓DAre slowing down or stopping.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

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ATurn off the engine.✓BLock the ignition and remove the key.✓CSet the parking brake.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

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AAs long as an approaching train is not too close.✓BIf your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.✓CIf you first look carefully in both directions.✓DUnder no circumstances.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

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AAlcohol.✓BAny medication.✓CA lack of sleep.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

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AAccelerate to avoid a red light.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CSlow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.✓DCheck to see what the cars next to them are doing.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

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ACheck your side view mirror.✓BCheck your rearview mirror.✓CQuickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

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ADo not affect driving abilities.✓BHelp maintain driver alertness.✓CAre distracting activities.✓DAre not distracting activities.✓

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 25

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

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ATomato juice and lime✓BHot coffee✓CFresh air✓DOnly time✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

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AIs necessary only if other traffic is present.✓BIs a good driving habit and is required by law.✓CIs necessary only during the maneuver, not before.✓DIs not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Highway markings:

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AAre usually not important.✓BAre only found in construction zones.✓CProvide information for drivers.✓DAre usually red and blue in color.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

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ATurning on your car radio.✓BSlowing down.✓CStopping at regular intervals for a rest.✓DMoving your eyes from side to side as you drive.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

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AOther drivers who are already in the intersection.✓BOncoming traffic.✓CPedestrians who are already in the intersection.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

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AAt an intersection with a stop sign.✓BWhere there is a red light.✓CWhen a traffic officer orders you to stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Many crashes are caused by:

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ADrivers traveling too fast for conditions.✓BDrivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.✓CDrivers yielding the right-of-way.✓DDrivers maintaining a four-second following distance.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

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AStop and rest every two hours.✓BDo arm exercises every hour.✓CDrive with one eye open at a time.✓DChange feet on the gas pedal.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

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

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AStop.✓BSide road.✓CTwo-way left turn.✓DFarm machinery.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

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ARectangle.✓BSquare.✓CCircle.✓DOctagon.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

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ARequire longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.✓BRequire less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.✓CRequire a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.✓DRequire less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-crossroad.png

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AIncrease your speed.✓BRailroad crossing ahead.✓CIntersection ahead.✓DFour-way stop ahead.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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AAvoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.✓BCut them off to slow them down.✓CRetaliate by tailgating them.✓DMake sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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ANever pass them.✓BAvoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.✓CFlash your lights at them.✓DSound your horn.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

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ATake your eyes off the road✓BTake your hands off the wheel✓CTake your attention away from the task of driving✓DAll of the above✓