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New Hampshire: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “Under the highway emergency law, a wide berth is given to vehicles displaying which colors of emergency warning lights?” · “If a police officer is in plain clothes during a traffic stop, what should the driver ask for?”

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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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  1. Under the highway emergency law, a wide berth is given to vehicles displaying which colors of emergency warning lights?

    • Blue, red, or amber
    • Green, white, or purple
    • Red, green, or white
    • Blue, white, or green
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    Correct answer: Blue, red, or amber

    The law requires drivers to give a wide berth to public safety personnel, persons in the roadway, and vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. Under the highway emergency law, whose directions must drivers obey?

    • Only a uniformed police officer
    • Only the driver of the nearest emergency vehicle
    • Any authorized person directing traffic
    • Only a tow truck operator
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    Correct answer: Any authorized person directing traffic

    The law requires drivers to obey the directions of any authorized person directing traffic and all applicable emergency signals and traffic control devices.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Under the highway emergency law, what must drivers do about a lane that is wholly or partially blocked?

    On a two-lane highway, a blue car approaches two crashed cars blocking the lanes ahead, while a grey pickup and a white SUV follow behind it.
    • Stop in it and wait for instructions
    • Vacate it as soon as possible
    • Drive through it at reduced speed
    • Continue in it until the next exit
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    Correct answer: Vacate it as soon as possible

    The law requires drivers to vacate any lane wholly or partially blocked as soon as possible.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. Under the highway emergency law, what is the penalty for a subsequent offense in a 12-month period?

    • The same fine as for a first offense
    • A warning only, with no fine at all
    • A fine with no penalty assessment added
    • An increased fine plus penalty assessment
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    Correct answer: An increased fine plus penalty assessment

    A person violating this law is fined plus penalty assessment for a first offense and an increased fine plus penalty assessment for a subsequent offense in a 12-month period.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. When a police vehicle with lights or sirens pulls in behind a vehicle that is pulling off to the side of the road, what must the driver do first?

    A police car with its red and blue lights flashing, driving behind a blue car in the same lane
    • Come to a complete stop and place the vehicle in park
    • Slow down and keep driving until reaching a well lit area
    • Get out and walk back to the police vehicle
    • Stop and keep the vehicle in gear with the engine on
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    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and place the vehicle in park

    The manual says the driver must come to a complete stop and place the vehicle in park.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. During a police traffic stop, when may the driver get out of the vehicle?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • As soon as the vehicle has stopped
    • When the officer walks back to the police car
    • Only when requested to
    • When the driver needs to find documents
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    Correct answer: Only when requested to

    A driver stopped by police must remain in the vehicle unless requested to get out.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. What should a driver do with the engine and lights during a police traffic stop?

    At night, a police car with flashing lights stopped behind a white car on the shoulder, and an officer walking up to the car
    • Leave the engine running and turn off all lights
    • Turn off the engine, use hazard flashers, and at night turn on interior lights
    • Turn off the engine, use hazard flashers, and turn off interior lights at night
    • Keep the engine running and turn on the high beams
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    Correct answer: Turn off the engine, use hazard flashers, and at night turn on interior lights

    The driver should turn off the engine, turn on the hazard flashers and, at night, the interior lights to help the officer see that everything is in order inside the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. During a police traffic stop, what should the driver do with the safety belt and hands?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Unfasten the safety belt and place hands on the dashboard
    • Unfasten the safety belt and keep hands in the lap
    • Keep the safety belt fastened and reach for the glove box
    • Keep the safety belt fastened and place hands on the steering wheel
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    Correct answer: Keep the safety belt fastened and place hands on the steering wheel

    The driver should remain calm, keep the safety belt fastened, ask passengers to do so as well, place hands on the steering wheel and limit movements.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. When an officer asks for the driver's license and vehicle registration, what should the driver do?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Say where they are and reach slowly with one hand on the wheel
    • Reach for them quickly with both hands off the wheel
    • Get out of the vehicle to look for them in the trunk
    • Reach for them without saying anything to the officer
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    Correct answer: Say where they are and reach slowly with one hand on the wheel

    If the officer asks for these documents, the driver should tell the officer where they are located and reach for them slowly with one hand on the wheel.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. If a police vehicle is unmarked, what should a driver be sure of during a traffic stop?

    At night on a dark two-lane road, a plain dark gray car with only its white headlights on follows close behind the blue car.
    • That it has a siren sounding
    • That it displays red and amber lights
    • That it has its blue lights activated
    • That a second police vehicle is present
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    Correct answer: That it has its blue lights activated

    If the vehicle is unmarked, the driver should be sure it has its blue lights activated.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. If a police officer is in plain clothes during a traffic stop, what should the driver ask for?

    • A copy of the officer's driver's license
    • A badge or department identification card
    • A written statement from the police department
    • The officer's vehicle registration
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    Correct answer: A badge or department identification card

    If the police officer is in plain clothes (no uniform), the driver should ask for identification such as a badge or department identification card.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. What is a work zone?

    • Any area where a road is covered with sand or gravel
    • A stretch of road with a reduced speed limit at all times
    • An area where vehicles may park for maintenance
    • An area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures
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    Correct answer: An area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures

    A work zone is an area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures, detours and moving equipment.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. What should a driver do in a work zone even if no signs indicate a change in the speed limit?

    Top view of a two-lane road where cones close the right lane for a work zone, with a work truck and two workers; your blue car approaches.
    • Keep the normal speed
    • Speed up to leave the work zone
    • Reduce speed
    • Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
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    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    The manual says to always reduce speed in a work zone, because the narrower lanes and rough pavement can create hazardous conditions.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. In a work zone, what should a driver do with speed and following distance?

    Top view of a two-lane road with a dashed yellow center line: orange cones along the right edge line, a work truck with amber lamps and two workers on the right shoulder, and a blue car in the right lane.
    • Reduce speed and decrease the following distance
    • Reduce speed and increase the following distance
    • Keep speed and increase the following distance
    • Increase speed and keep the following distance
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    Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase the following distance

    While driving in a work zone, drivers should reduce speed, increase the following distance, watch the traffic around the vehicle and be prepared to stop.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. When should a driver use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night?

    A nighttime highway construction zone: orange cones narrowing the lanes, a lighted work truck with flashing amber lights, and workers in reflective vests beside the roadway.
    • Only when workers are present
    • Only when lane closures are in place
    • Only when the speed limit is posted
    • Whether workers are present or not
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    Correct answer: Whether workers are present or not

    Drivers should use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night whether workers are present or not.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. What should a driver adjust in a work zone to allow space for workers and construction vehicles?

    Top view of a two-lane road where cones close the right lane for a work zone, with a work truck and two workers; your blue car approaches.
    • Lane position
    • Headlight angle
    • Seat position
    • Mirror angle
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    Correct answer: Lane position

    Drivers should adjust lane position to allow space for workers and construction vehicles.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. When may a driver resume normal speed after driving through a work zone?

    Top view of a one-way road with two lanes: a line of cones angles across the right lane toward the lane line, with a work truck and two workers beyond; your blue car approaches in the right lane.
    • As soon as the workers are out of sight
    • After passing the last traffic cone
    • Not until the "End Road Work" sign is visible
    • When the road ahead has two lanes again
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    Correct answer: Not until the "End Road Work" sign is visible

    Drivers should observe the posted work zone signs and not resume normal speed until the "End Road Work" sign is visible.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. What should a driver do about expected delays from a work zone?

    • Drive faster through the work zone to make up time
    • Plan for them and leave early to reach a destination on time
    • Follow other vehicles closely
    • Ignore them and use the shoulder
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    Correct answer: Plan for them and leave early to reach a destination on time

    Drivers should expect delays, plan for them, and leave early to reach a destination on time.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. What should a driver do, when available, to avoid work zones?

    • Drive in the right lane
    • Increase speed
    • Drive on the shoulder
    • Use alternate routes
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    Correct answer: Use alternate routes

    When available, drivers should use alternate routes to avoid work zones.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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