New Hampshire: Alcohol and drugs Practice Test
How alcohol and other drugs affect driving, blood alcohol limits, the rules for drivers under 21, implied consent and the penalties for driving under the influence.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Hampshire Driver’s Manual" (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Which drugs can cause loss of driving privileges when a driver is under their influence?
- Only illegal drugs
- Only illegal and prescription drugs, but not over-the-counter ones
- Only drugs that are taken together with alcohol
- Any that may impair driving, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs
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Correct answer: Any that may impair driving, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs
The manual says it is dangerous and against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs that may impair the ability to drive.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A driver is considered legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration or higher?
- .08%
- .04%
- .05%
- .12%
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Correct answer: .08%
The manual says a driver is legally intoxicated at a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A driver under 21 years old is considered legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration or higher?
- .00%
- .04%
- .02%
- .05%
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Correct answer: .02%
For a driver under 21 years old, the manual gives .02% or higher as legally intoxicated.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What does "Implied Consent" mean for a person who operates a motor vehicle in New Hampshire?
- The person agrees to attend an alcohol education class after a traffic violation
- The person is considered to have consented to testing if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense
- The person is considered to have consented to a vehicle search at any traffic stop
- The person agrees to take a test only if a licensed adult is present with them
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Correct answer: The person is considered to have consented to testing if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle in New Hampshire is considered to have given consent to having blood, breath, urine, or any combination tested if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What may result from refusing to allow alcohol testing after an arrest for an alcohol or drug offense?
- A written warning only
- A required vision test
- A longer road test
- Loss of driving privileges
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Correct answer: Loss of driving privileges
Refusal to allow testing may result in loss of driving privileges.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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According to the manual, what is the lowest Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level that can affect a driver’s ability to drive?
- .05%
- .02%
- .08%
- .10%
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Correct answer: .02%
The manual says a BAC level as low as .02% can affect a driver’s ability to drive.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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It is illegal for an operator under 21 years of age to drive while having an alcohol concentration of at least how much?
- 0.04
- 0.05
- 0.08
- 0.02
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Correct answer: 0.02
The manual makes it illegal for an operator under 21 to have physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A driver under 21 may transport liquor or an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle only when accompanied by whom?
- Any licensed driver who is over age 25
- A friend who is at least 21 years old
- An older brother or sister over age 18
- A parent, legal guardian or legal age spouse
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Correct answer: A parent, legal guardian or legal age spouse
The manual bars drivers under 21 from transporting liquor in any part of a vehicle except when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or legal age spouse.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which three abilities do alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce, according to the manual?
- Hearing, balance and strength
- Judgment, vision and reaction time
- Memory, hearing and flexibility
- Posture, balance and endurance
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Correct answer: Judgment, vision and reaction time
The manual says alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce a driver’s judgment, vision, and reaction time.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which effect of alcohol on a driver’s vision does the manual list?
- It improves night vision
- It widens side vision
- It causes double vision
- It sharpens focus on distant objects
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Correct answer: It causes double vision
The manual says alcohol blurs vision, slows the ability to focus, causes double vision, and reduces the ability to judge distance, speed and the movement of other vehicles.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does alcohol do to a driver’s reaction time, according to the manual?
- Slows the ability to process information and respond to the driving task
- Speeds up the driver’s response to sudden hazards on the road
- Has no effect on reaction time until a second drink is consumed
- Changes it only when the driver is also tired or short of sleep
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Correct answer: Slows the ability to process information and respond to the driving task
The manual says alcohol slows a driver’s ability to process information and respond to the driving task.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does the manual call the best advice about driving after alcohol or other drugs are consumed?
- Not to drive a vehicle of any kind
- To drive only on roads close to home
- To drive slowly with the windows open
- To wait until the next morning to drive faster
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Correct answer: Not to drive a vehicle of any kind
The manual says the best advice is not to drive a vehicle of any kind if alcohol or other drugs are consumed.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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According to the manual, when does impairment from alcohol start?
- After the second drink
- After a BAC of 0.15% is reached
- With the first drink
- After about an hour of drinking
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Correct answer: With the first drink
The manual says impairment starts with the first drink.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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After drinking, what is the only thing that will reduce the effects of alcohol?
- Coffee
- Time
- Fresh air
- A cold shower
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Correct answer: Time
The manual says nothing will reduce the effects of alcohol except time; coffee, food, fresh air, exercise or cold showers will not.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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About how long does each ounce of alcohol consumed take to go through the body?
- About 15 minutes
- About 3 hours
- About half a day
- About an hour
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Correct answer: About an hour
The manual says each ounce of alcohol consumed takes about an hour to go through the body.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does the manual say never to let a friend or relative do if they have been drinking or taking impairing drugs?
- Ride as a passenger
- Sleep in the vehicle
- Wait with you at home
- Drive
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Correct answer: Drive
The manual says never to let a friend or relative drive if they have been drinking or taking impairing drugs.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A first offense of Driving or Operating Under Influence of Drugs or Liquor is what class of offense?
- Class A misdemeanor
- Class B misdemeanor
- Class A felony
- Traffic violation
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Correct answer: Class B misdemeanor
The manual says a first offense makes the person guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For a first offense of Driving or Operating Under Influence of Drugs or Liquor, the fine is not less than what amount?
- $100
- $250
- $500
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $500
The manual says a first offense is fined not less than $500.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For a first offense of Driving or Operating Under Influence of Drugs or Liquor, driving privileges may be lost for what period?
- 9 months to 2 years
- 30 days to 6 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- 3 to 5 years
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Correct answer: 9 months to 2 years
The manual says a first offense may bring a loss of driving privileges for 9 months to 2 years.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What must a person convicted of a first offense of Driving or Operating Under Influence of Drugs or Liquor attend before driving privileges are restored?
- An approved impaired driver education program
- A defensive driving course for seniors
- A vehicle maintenance workshop
- A court-run first aid class
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Correct answer: An approved impaired driver education program
The manual says the offender will be required to attend an approved impaired driver education program prior to restoration of driving privileges.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How are second and subsequent convictions for impaired driving treated compared with a first offense?
- The same fine and suspension as a first offense
- A warning letter and a shorter suspension than before
- Higher fines, longer suspension times, and stronger penalties
- A lower fine, but a much longer impaired driver program
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Correct answer: Higher fines, longer suspension times, and stronger penalties
The manual says second and subsequent convictions bring higher fines, longer suspension times, and stronger penalties.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Besides alcohol, the manual says other drugs can have effects on driving that are what?
- Weaker than those of alcohol
- Like those of alcohol, or worse
- Limited to nighttime driving
- Found only in illegal drugs
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Correct answer: Like those of alcohol, or worse
The manual says these drugs can have effects like those of alcohol, or worse, including many prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Over-the-counter drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or to calm nerves, can make a driver what?
- More alert
- Better at judging distance
- Quicker to react
- Drowsy
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Correct answer: Drowsy
The manual says these over-the-counter drugs can make a driver drowsy and affect the ability to drive.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which effect does the manual say pep pills, “uppers” and diet pills can have on a person?
- They make a person feel calm, relaxed and well rested afterward
- They improve vision for night driving and judging distance
- They cause drowsiness that usually lasts only a few minutes
- They can make a person feel nervous, dizzy and unable to concentrate
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Correct answer: They can make a person feel nervous, dizzy and unable to concentrate
The manual says pep pills, “uppers” and diet pills can make a person feel nervous, dizzy, unable to concentrate, and can affect the driver’s vision.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If a driver is unsure whether it is safe to take a drug and drive, whom does the manual say the driver should ask?
- A friend who has taken the drug
- Their doctor or pharmacist
- A police officer
- A licensed driving instructor
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Correct answer: Their doctor or pharmacist
The manual says a driver who is unsure should ask their doctor or pharmacist about any side effects.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Some prescription drugs can affect a driver’s reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness in ways similar to what?
- Caffeine
- Exercise
- Alcohol
- Fresh air
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Correct answer: Alcohol
The manual says some prescription drugs affect reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Before taking a prescription drug, what does the manual say drivers should check?
- The label on the prescription and packaging for warnings
- Whether the drug was prescribed to a family member
- Whether the drug is sold in the same store as food
- The expiration date of the driver’s license
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Correct answer: The label on the prescription and packaging for warnings
The manual says drivers should check the label on the prescription and packaging before taking a drug for warnings about its effect.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How does the manual describe drugged driving compared with drunk and distracted driving?
- It is illegal and as dangerous
- It is illegal but far less dangerous
- It is dangerous only when mixed with alcohol
- It is legal if the driver feels alert
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Correct answer: It is illegal and as dangerous
The manual says drugged driving is illegal and is as dangerous as drunk and distracted driving.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What could happen when a driver drinks alcohol while taking other drugs?
- The drugs cancel out the effects of alcohol
- The effects of alcohol wear off more quickly
- The drugs could multiply the effects of alcohol
- The drugs have no effect on driving ability
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Correct answer: The drugs could multiply the effects of alcohol
The manual says other drugs could multiply the effects of alcohol or have additional effects of their own that severely impact driving.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)