New Hampshire permit test: lanes, highways and passing
Changing lanes, entering and exiting multi-lane highways, passing, toll roads and work zones. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key lanes, highways and passing rulesShow the rules
- Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles, then find a gap and merge with the flow. (p. 22, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Before changing lanes, check your mirrors, check your blind spots with head checks, find a gap, signal, and look again. (p. 22, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended for passing slower vehicles. (p. 23, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. (p. 23, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- When being passed, stay in your lane and keep a constant speed. (p. 23, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Keep passing until you can see the complete front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, then signal and return. (p. 23, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- In E-ZPass lanes, obey the posted speed limit but do not stop. (p. 31, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Never back up or reverse direction at a toll plaza, and do not get out of your vehicle. (p. 31, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Follow the posted signs and keep your work zone speed until you can see the End Road Work sign. (p. 47, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Always reduce speed in a work zone, even without signs changing the speed limit; narrow lanes and rough pavement are hazards. (p. 47, 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 lanes, highways and passing questions
1.The road is marked for passing, but a hill blocks your view of what's ahead. Should you pass?
- AYes, because the markings allow it
- BYes, if you sound your horn first
- CYes, as long as you pass quickly
- DNo, not while a hill blocks your view
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✓ D. No, not while a hill blocks your view
Do not pass when an oncoming vehicle is approaching, when a curve or hill blocks your view, at intersections, or before a railroad crossing or bridge.
2.You are entering a multi-lane highway from an on-ramp. How should you use the acceleration lane?
- AStop at its end and wait for a big gap
- BDrive slowly so others can see you coming
- CMerge at once without picking up speed
- DMatch traffic speed, then merge into a gap
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✓ D. Match traffic speed, then merge into a gap
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles, then find a gap and merge with the flow.
3.You are driving through an E-ZPass toll lane. What should you do?
- ABack up if you chose the wrong lane
- BStop briefly at the gate
- CStop and hand cash to the attendant
- DObey the posted speed but do not stop
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✓ D. Obey the posted speed but do not stop
In E-ZPass lanes, obey the posted speed limit but do not stop. Never back up in a toll lane or get out of your vehicle.
4.You enter a work zone with no sign changing the speed limit. What should you do?
- AReduce your speed anyway
- BSlow down only if workers wave
- CSpeed up to get through quickly
- DKeep the normal speed limit
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✓ A. Reduce your speed anyway
Always reduce speed in a work zone, even without signs changing the speed limit; narrow lanes and rough pavement are hazards.