New Hampshire safe driving practice questions
4 questions below test New Hampshire’s own safe driving law, each with the statute or New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles handbook section it came from, plus 10 more on safe driving rules that apply in every state.
The New Hampshire permit knowledge test has 40 questions in total and needs 32 correct (80%) to pass.
New Hampshire law
4 questions on New Hampshire’s own safe driving rules
These differ from the rules that hold nationally — they are the ones that catch out drivers who studied another state’s handbook.
1. A New Hampshire youth operator under 18 shall not operate a motor vehicle between:
- A9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
- CMidnight and 6 a.m.
- D10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Answer: 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states a youth operator license holder under 18 shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Youth Operator License
2. During the first 6 months after issuance, a New Hampshire youth operator under 18 shall not drive with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not family, unless accompanied by:
- ANo one — passengers are always banned
- BAny licensed teen
- A licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age
- DA sibling only
Answer: A licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states that during the first 6 months, the holder shall not operate with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not a family member unless accompanied by a licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age.
Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Youth Operator License
3. New Hampshire law requires proper safety-belt restraint for:
- AOnly front-seat adults
- Anyone under 18 years of age
- COnly drivers over 21
- DInterstate travel only
Answer: Anyone under 18 years of age. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states it is the law for anyone under 18 years of age to be properly restrained by a safety belt, and that all children under 18 must wear a seat belt or be secured in a child seat.
Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Seat Belts / Child Passenger Restraints
4. New Hampshire requires a child passenger restraint for a child who is:
- AUnder 80 pounds only with no age rule
- BUnder age 4 only
- Less than 6 years of age and less than 55 inches in height
- DUnder age 12 only
Answer: Less than 6 years of age and less than 55 inches in height. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states a child less than 6 years of age and less than 55 inches in height shall be properly fastened and secured in a child passenger restraint meeting U.S. DOT safety standards.
Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Child Passenger Restraints Required
Applies everywhere
Safe driving rules that hold in every state
A sample of the national safe driving bank. All 10 are in the practice run, combined with the New Hampshire items above for 14 questions in total.
1. If you must handle something that will take your attention from driving, the safest choice is to:
- ADrive faster to finish the trip sooner
- BLook down briefly while moving
- CAsk traffic to move around you
- Pull over and stop in a safe place
Answer: Pull over and stop in a safe place. Anything that takes your eyes, hands, or mind from driving increases risk. Stop safely before handling the task.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Driver fitness — distraction
2. How far ahead should you normally be looking while driving?
- AOnly at the vehicle directly in front
- BAs far as your headlights reach, at all speeds
- CJust past the hood of your car
- About 12 to 15 seconds of travel ahead
Answer: About 12 to 15 seconds of travel ahead. Looking well ahead gives time to spot hazards and react smoothly instead of braking or swerving at the last moment.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Safe driving — visual search
3. To reduce glare from an oncoming vehicle's headlights at night, you should look:
- AInto your rear-view mirror
- BDirectly at the oncoming headlights
- Toward the right edge of your lane
- DDown at your dashboard
Answer: Toward the right edge of your lane. Shifting your gaze to the right edge line keeps you oriented in your lane while the bright lights pass out of your direct vision.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Night driving — glare
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