New Hampshire Car Driving Permit Test-24 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
Accelerating quickly.
Slowing down gradually.
Braking abruptly.

Q.2

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

May continue driving.
Must stop until the school bus begins moving.
Must stop until the stop arm is lifted.
Must stop and wait for the flashing lights to stop.

Q.3

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
Use your four-way flashers.

Q.4

Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.
Turn the wheel.
Increase your speed.
Change lanes.

Q.5

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.
Hazard flashers.

Q.6

This sign means:

Curve ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
Merging traffic.
No left turn.

Q.7

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.
Red.
Green.
Brown.

Q.8

On most roadways, drivers should signal ____ before a turn.

500 feet
300 feet
100 feet
50 feet

Q.9

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
All of the above.

Q.10

At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.

Q.11

This sign means:

Keep right.
Low shoulder.
No parking at any time.
Lane ends.

Q.12

This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Intersection ahead.

Q.13

Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.
When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.
No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

Q.14

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.
Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

Q.15

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.
Warning signs.
Information signs.
Guide signs.

Q.16

You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
Always leave the injured where they are.
Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
Stay away from the injured.

Q.17

When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
All of the above.

Q.18

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

Q.19

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Q.20

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately.
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

Q.21

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.

Q.22

Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.
Poor coordination.
Slower judgment.
All of the above.

Q.23

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Come to a complete stop.
Turn on their headlights.
Slow down and proceed with caution.

Q.24

This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

Q.25

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign.
Where there is a red light.
When a traffic officer orders you to stop.
All of the above.

Q.26

How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.
Use tires with proper air pressure.
Replace tires with bad tread.
All of the above.

Q.27

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
All of the above.

Q.28

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

Q.29

Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.30

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

Q.31

When should drivers use hand-to-hand steering?

When turning the steering wheel during normal driving activity
When anti-lock brakes are engaged
When turning at low speeds
When backing or when momentarily turning on blinkers, the radio, or windshield wipers

Q.32

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
Continue driving and use the next exit.
Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

Q.33

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.
Call the police.
Determine if anyone is injured.
All of the above.

Q.34

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
Always stop before crossing the tracks.
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

Q.35

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
All of the above.

Q.36

As a pedestrian, you should:

Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Q.37

If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass the vehicle on the right.
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.
Expect them to drive above the speed limit.
Decrease your following distance.

Q.38

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

Q.39

You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
By using the shoulder of the highway.
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
None of the above.

Q.40

When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

When you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
When the other vehicle signals for you to return to the lane
When you are directly next to the vehicle
When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the other vehicle

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