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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. If you arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:
any vehicle already in the intersection should yield to the car on the right.
the car on the left should yield to the car on the right.
the car on the right should yield to the car on the left.
the car on the left has the right-of-way.
2. This is:
side road sign
a right curve sign.
a merging traffic sign.
a side road sign.
a reduction of lanes sign.
3. To drive defensively, you must:
anticipate errors by other drivers.
use only one hand on the wheel.
not check behind you through your mirrors.
assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.
4. You should increase your following distance when:
exiting a freeway.
driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
following a motorcycle.
All of the above.
5. This sign indicates:
slippery road sign
Warning: drunk drivers.
Winding road. Drive with caution.
The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.
Double curve ahead. Slow your speed.
6. This sign indicates that:
advisory speed sign
drivers may not turn right if traveling at 25 MPH or less.
the safe speed around the curve ahead is at least 25 MPH.
there is a school zone after the curve.
the highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.
7. When changing lanes, __________ to be sure no one is in the "blind spot". 
slow down gradually
glance over your shoulder
check your right mirror
check your left mirror
8. Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:
when following motorcycles.
when it is hard to see ahead.
when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.
All of the above.
9. If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:
drive in reverse to return to the expressway.
make a U-turn and return to the expressway.
get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.
use the the exit ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.
10. This road sign means:
no u turn sign
Left turns are not allowed where this sign is displayed.
Sharp turn ahead.
Vehicles turning left must make a U-turn.
Drivers cannot make a complete turn to go in the opposite direction.
 
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NH DMV Practice Test Facts

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