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NH Driving Test 2021

(From the 2021 New Hampshire driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	40
Passing score:	32

Directions: To get a DMV NH driver's license, you need good eyesight and coordination, a sound knowledge and understanding of American traffic laws and road signs, as well as common sense and skill in handling your vehicle in any given situation. Your understanding of highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices will be tested. The driving license test is based on the information contained in the handbook. To pass the knowledge test, you must successfully answer a majority of the required questions for the DMV.

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1.

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

Explanation ▾

Fatigue and being under the influence of alcohol have similar effects on your ability to drive safely. For example, being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.05 percent. Being awake for 24 hours in a row has the same effect on your driving as a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent.

2.

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Come to a complete stop.
Turn on their headlights.
Slow down and proceed with caution.

Explanation ▾

A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.

3.

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

Explanation ▾

If a green arrow is shown with a red light, you can only drive in the direction of the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.

4.

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light
A police officer
A stop sign
A flashing red light

Explanation ▾

Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.

5.

This sign means:

Pedestrians only.
Intersection ahead.
Hiking trails ahead.
School crossing ahead.

Explanation ▾

This sign indicates that a school crossing is ahead.

6.

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

Explanation ▾

Warning signs are normally diamond-shaped and yellow, although orange warning signs are used in work areas. Such signs warn that you are approaching a hazardous location or an area where special rules apply.

7.

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.
Stop sign.
Yield sign.
Caution sign.

Explanation ▾

A red flashing traffic signal has the same meaning as a stop sign. When approaching a red flashing signal, come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so. A stop sign may sometimes also be posted where this signal is located.

8.

This sign means:

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

Explanation ▾

A regulatory sign displaying a red circle with a red slash through the middle indicates that a specific action is prohibited. Right turns are not permitted where this sign is posted.

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