New Hampshire permit test: safe driver habits
Fatigue, distraction, aggressive driving, seat belts, child passenger safety, air bags, hot vehicles and police stops. 17 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key safe driver habits rulesShow the rules
- On long trips, plan to stop at least every 2 hours to stretch or get a drink. (p. 13, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- After 18 hours awake, a driver typically performs like someone with a 0.05% BAC. (p. 13, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Drivers who must wear corrective lenses should always wear them when driving and avoid dark or tinted corrective lenses at night. (p. 13, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- To avoid fatigue, get enough sleep; the average person needs 7 to 9 hours to stay alert during the day. (p. 13, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Aggressive driving occurs when someone intentionally does something that endangers other people or property, such as tailgating or unsafe lane changes. (p. 14, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time. (p. 16, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- Strong emotions can interfere with driving. (p. 16, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- The lap belt should be snug and lie low across the hips. (p. 18, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- New Hampshire law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers under 18 to wear helmets approved by the U.S. (p. 18, New Hampshire Driver's Manual (unknown) (opens the handbook))
- A child under 7 and under 57 inches tall must be secured in a child passenger restraint that meets U.S. (p. 18, 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 safe driver habits questions
1.You start feeling tired on the highway. Which action does the manual recommend?
- ADrive faster to finish the trip sooner
- BPull off and take a 15 to 20 minute nap
- COpen the window and keep driving
- DTurn up the radio until you reach home
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✓ B. Pull off and take a 15 to 20 minute nap
Before getting too tired, stop driving, pull off at the next exit or rest area, and take a 15 to 20 minute nap or find a place to sleep.
2.You are planning a long drive. According to the manual, how often should you plan to stop?
- AAt least every 4 hours
- BOnly when you feel sleepy
- CAt least every 30 minutes
- DAt least every 2 hours
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✓ D. At least every 2 hours
On long trips, plan to stop at least every 2 hours to stretch or get a drink. Stop before you get too tired.
3.A driver has been awake for 18 hours straight. Their driving is typically similar to someone with what BAC?
- A0.02%
- B0.08%
- C0.05%
- D0.10%
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✓ C. 0.05%
After 18 hours awake, a driver typically performs like someone with a 0.05% BAC. After 21 and 24 hours it is like 0.08% and 0.10%.
4.You must wear corrective lenses to drive. What does the manual say about tinted lenses?
- AWear tinted lenses during snowstorms
- BTinted lenses are required in daylight
- CTinted lenses replace the need for glasses
- DAvoid dark or tinted lenses at night
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✓ D. Avoid dark or tinted lenses at night
Drivers who must wear corrective lenses should always wear them when driving and avoid dark or tinted corrective lenses at night.