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New Hampshire: Highway and toll-road driving Practice Test

Entering and leaving a highway, minimum speeds, missed exits, E-ZPass and toll plazas.

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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. On an entrance or acceleration ramp, who should drivers yield the right-of-way to?

    A blue car with its left signal on in the acceleration lane of an entrance ramp beside a multi-lane highway with traffic
    • Drivers waiting behind them on the ramp
    • Whichever driver is going faster
    • Drivers already on the interstate highway
    • Drivers in the largest vehicles
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    Correct answer: Drivers already on the interstate highway

    Drivers should yield the right-of-way to drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway, on the entrance or acceleration ramp.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. What is the minimum speed a driver may drive on an interstate highway, unless road and weather conditions make it unsafe?

    • 25 mph
    • 35 mph
    • 45 mph
    • 55 mph
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    Correct answer: 45 mph

    The minimum speed on an interstate highway is 45 mph, unless road and weather conditions are so bad that this speed is unsafe.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. On the highway, how far before changing lanes or exiting the roadway should drivers signal?

    A blue car in the right lane with its left turn signal on, a dashed arrow showing its planned move into the left lane, and a question mark on the distance before the lane change
    • At least 150 feet
    • At least 500 feet
    • At least 250 feet
    • At least 300 feet
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    Correct answer: At least 500 feet

    On the highway, drivers should signal at least 500 feet before changing lanes or exiting the roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What should a driver use to reach the speed of other vehicles before pulling onto a multi-lane highway?

    A blue car on a curved entrance ramp that joins a three-lane freeway with steady traffic
    • The deceleration lane
    • The acceleration lane
    • The shoulder
    • The left-most lane
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    Correct answer: The acceleration lane

    When entering a multi-lane highway, drivers should use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles before pulling onto the roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. When exiting a roadway, when should a driver plan to move to the lane closest to the exiting point?

    Top view of a three-lane expressway approaching an exit ramp on the right with a green EXIT sign; the blue car drives in the middle lane, a white car ahead of it, a red car in the left lane, a gray car in the right lane and a green car on the ramp.
    • At the last moment before the exit
    • Only after entering the deceleration lane
    • Right after slowing to the exiting speed
    • Early, to avoid a quick lane change
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    Correct answer: Early, to avoid a quick lane change

    When exiting a roadway, drivers should plan to move to the lane closest to the exiting point early to avoid a quick lane change.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. When exiting a roadway, where should a driver slow to the exiting speed?

    Top view of a three-lane expressway approaching an exit ramp with a green EXIT sign; your blue car is in the right lane.
    • In the deceleration lane
    • On the main roadway
    • In the acceleration lane
    • On the shoulder
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    Correct answer: In the deceleration lane

    A driver exiting a roadway should signal, move to the deceleration lane and slow to exiting speed, while maintaining vehicle speed on the main roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. What is E-ZPass?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • An electronic toll collection system with lanes that need no stop to pay a cash toll
    • A prepaid card that lets drivers pay for parking along state roads and highways
    • A special lane on highways reserved for vehicles carrying several passengers
    • A staffed toll booth where drivers pay an attendant with cash or a card
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    Correct answer: An electronic toll collection system with lanes that need no stop to pay a cash toll

    E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system that lets drivers go through designated lanes without stopping to pay a cash toll, which reduces traffic congestion.

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

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  8. In an E-ZPass toll lane, what should drivers do about the speed limit?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • Come to a complete stop and then continue slowly
    • Slow to a crawl and stop only if the lane is crowded
    • Obey the posted speed limit but not come to a stop
    • Ignore the posted limit while inside the lane
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    Correct answer: Obey the posted speed limit but not come to a stop

    In E-ZPass toll lanes drivers should obey posted speed limits but must not come to a stop.

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

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  9. What should drivers do at a staffed lane in a cash-only toll lane?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • Slow down but keep rolling
    • Come to a complete stop
    • Stop only when traffic is heavy
    • Stop only if the attendant signals them
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    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    In cash-only toll lanes drivers should come to a complete stop at staffed lanes.

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

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  10. Which of these should drivers never do at a toll plaza?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • Obey the posted speed limit
    • Come to a complete stop at a staffed lane
    • Stay inside the vehicle
    • Back up or reverse direction
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    Correct answer: Back up or reverse direction

    Drivers should never back up or reverse direction at a toll plaza.

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

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  11. While waiting in a toll lane, what should a driver do about leaving the vehicle?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • Get out only to pay at a staffed lane
    • Get out to check the lane ahead
    • Not get out of the vehicle
    • Get out only in an E-ZPass lane
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    Correct answer: Not get out of the vehicle

    Drivers should not get out of their vehicle in toll lanes.

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

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  12. Within a toll plaza, what applies to speed?

    Overhead view of a row of booths on concrete islands across a highway, with three cars approaching the booths and three cars beyond them.
    • Posted speed limits must be obeyed
    • Speed limits apply only after the toll is paid
    • Drivers may go as fast as traffic allows
    • No speed limit applies inside the plaza
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    Correct answer: Posted speed limits must be obeyed

    Drivers should obey posted speed limits within toll plazas.

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

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  13. Which of these is another name for a highway?

    • Boulevard
    • Cul-de-sac
    • Frontage road
    • Turnpike
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    Correct answer: Turnpike

    The manual says highways can also be known as expressways, turnpikes, throughways and freeways.

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

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  14. A driver misses an exit on a divided highway. What should the driver do to reverse direction?

    A blue car in the right lane of a three-lane highway just past an exit ramp and its green EXIT sign, the ramp curving away behind it with a car on it
    • Stop on the shoulder and back up to the exit
    • Drive to the next exit
    • Make a U-turn across the median
    • Slow down and turn around when traffic clears
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    Correct answer: Drive to the next exit

    A driver who misses an exit on a divided highway should drive to the next exit to reverse direction, never stopping, backing up or trying to turn around.

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

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  15. How should drivers allow space for vehicles entering a multiple-lane or limited access roadway?

    On a divided highway, a blue car in the right lane approaches a red car that is signaling left in the acceleration lane of an entrance ramp just ahead.
    • Speed up to keep the entering vehicle behind them
    • Stay in the same lane and sound the horn
    • Brake hard in the lane to let the entering vehicle in ahead
    • Move over a lane or adjust the speed of their vehicle
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    Correct answer: Move over a lane or adjust the speed of their vehicle

    Drivers should allow space for entering vehicles by moving over a lane or adjusting the speed of the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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