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You need a New Hampshire driver’s license or learner’s permit if you want to drive on New Hampshire streets and highways. The driver test includes a vision test, a knowledge test, and a road test. The NH DMV knowledge test is a 40 question multiple choice test. Each question is displayed along with four possible answers. You will have 40 minutes to complete the test, and you'll need at least 32 correct answers to pass (80%). The New Hampshire written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules and safety rules. Everything you need to know is covered in the New Hampshire Driver's Manual. If you fail the test you may request an appointment to retest not sooner than ten days from the current date.
1. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you, you must:
slow down and keep moving.
pull over to the right and stop.
drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.
stop as quickly as you can.
2. A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:
sound the horn.
overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
None of the above.
3. Vertical rectangles tell drivers:
vertical rectangle
the direction they should travel.
the law.
that there's a school zone ahead.
what is not allowed.
4. This road sign means:
hill sign
Truck stop ahead
Trucks under 12,000 lbs. allowed
Hill or downgrade up ahead
No trucks allowed
5. This sign is a:
warning sign
guide sign.
warning sign.
stop sign.
regulatory sign.
6. Left turns on a red light are allowed:
in school zones.
Never.
at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.
from a one-way street into a one-way street.
7. This sign tells drivers that:
no right turn sign
they must make a left turn at the intersection.
U-turns are not allowed.
they must not make a right turn.
None of the above.
8. When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
check your blind spots.
make sure the lane you are about to enter is clear.
signal your intentions ahead of time.
All of the above.
9. If you stop along the road at night:
turn off all your lights.
turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on.
turn on your headlights only.
turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.
10. Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?
It improves the steering ability.
It helps increase your stopping distance.
It improves the vehicle stability.
It's an automobile safety system.
 
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NH DMV Written Test Facts

Number of questions: 40
Correct answers to pass:32
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15 ½
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