New Hampshire permit test: conditions, emergencies and crashes
Wet roads and hydroplaning, rural and night driving, braking and skids, vehicle malfunctions, crash procedures and insurance. 22 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key conditions, emergencies and crashes rulesShow the rules
- Uncontrolled rural intersections can be very dangerous. (p. 24, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Do not drive through large bodies of standing water. (p. 24, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- In fog, rain or snow, use low beams. (p. 24, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Add at least one extra second for night driving and at least two extra seconds when driving unfamiliar roads at night. (p. 24, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- If an oncoming driver keeps high beams on, look toward the right side of the road, such as the fog line, to avoid being blinded. (p. 24, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- NH law requires a report to the DMV within 15 days if anyone is killed or injured, or combined property damage is over $1,000. (p. 38, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- ABS works only if you keep pressing the brake pedal. (p. 40, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Avoid panic steering back onto the pavement. (p. 40, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Leave your flashers on and, if available, place emergency flares or reflectors 200 feet in front of and behind the vehicle. (p. 41, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Apply the parking brake slowly to avoid locking the rear wheels. (p. 41, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample conditions, emergencies and crashes questions
1.On a rural road, you and an oncoming car approach a single-lane bridge. Who generally has the right-of-way?
- AThe first driver to reach the bridge
- BThe driver going downhill
- CThe driver who flashes headlights
- DThe larger vehicle
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✓ A. The first driver to reach the bridge
Take turns crossing narrow or single-lane bridges; generally the first driver to reach the bridge has the right-of-way.
2.A car suddenly comes at you in your lane from the opposite direction. Which way should you never swerve?
- AToward an open field
- BTo the left
- CTo the right
- DOnto the shoulder
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✓ B. To the left
Grip the wheel with both hands and steer where you want to go while avoiding traffic, but never swerve to the left to avoid a crash.
3.You are driving at night on a road you have never driven before. How much should you add to your usual following distance?
- AAt least 1 extra second
- BNothing extra
- CAt least 2 extra seconds
- DAt least 5 extra seconds
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✓ C. At least 2 extra seconds
Add at least one extra second for night driving and at least two extra seconds when driving unfamiliar roads at night.
4.A police officer investigated your crash, which caused $3,000 in damage. Must you also file your own report with the DMV?
- ANo, the police report meets the rule
- BOnly if someone in the crash was hurt
- CYes, within 30 days of the crash
- DYes, within 15 days of the crash
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✓ A. No, the police report meets the rule
If a police officer investigates the crash, drivers don't need to file a separate DMV report; the police report meets the requirement, though drivers may still file one.