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New Hampshire: Pedestrians Practice Test

Yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and in school zones, what the law asks of pedestrians, and blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog.

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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. When are drivers required to yield to pedestrians crossing the road?

    Top view of a city street with a white-striped crosswalk: a person stands on the right-hand sidewalk beside the stripes, a blue car approaches from the bottom and a white car comes from the top in the other lane.
    • Only in marked crosswalks
    • In marked crosswalks and also at intersections with no lines
    • Only at intersections that have traffic signals
    • Only when the pedestrian signals to the driver first
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    Correct answer: In marked crosswalks and also at intersections with no lines

    Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks or at intersections even if no crosswalk lines exist at the intersection.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. What should drivers provide for pedestrians in crosswalks?

    A pedestrian stands at the edge of the curb beside a crosswalk as a blue car approaches on a two-way residential street.
    • A short tap on the horn
    • Adequate stopping space
    • A flash of the headlights
    • A signal from the turn signal
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    Correct answer: Adequate stopping space

    Drivers should provide adequate stopping space for pedestrians in crosswalks, and space around the vehicle for bicyclists, children, joggers and pedestrians along the road.

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

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  3. What kind of white cane marks a visually impaired pedestrian who has the right of way while crossing the street?

    • A white cane with a red tip
    • A white cane with a green tip
    • A white cane with a yellow tip
    • A white cane with a blue tip
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    Correct answer: A white cane with a red tip

    Pedestrians have the right of way when visually impaired and crossing the street guided by a service animal or carrying a white cane with a red tip.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. Which of these is named as an area where drivers must use extreme care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian?

    • Car washes
    • Toll booths
    • Playgrounds
    • Gas stations
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    Correct answer: Playgrounds

    The manual says drivers must use extreme care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, especially in school zones, bus stops, playgrounds and parks.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. How often should drivers be prepared to yield to pedestrians?

    • Only at night
    • At all times
    • Only in school zones
    • Only at bus stops
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    Correct answer: At all times

    Pedestrians are difficult to see and their intentions are hard to determine, so drivers should be prepared to yield to pedestrians at all times.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. On a road with no sidewalk, which side of the roadway must a pedestrian walk on?

    • The right side, with traffic behind
    • The center of the nearest lane
    • Either side, in the direction of traffic
    • The left side, facing oncoming traffic
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    Correct answer: The left side, facing oncoming traffic

    Pedestrians must walk on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic when there is no sidewalk.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. What must pedestrians do when walking at night?

    • Wear light colored clothing or carry a light
    • Wear dark clothing and stay at the road edge
    • Walk only on the right side of the roadway
    • Carry a whistle and wave at oncoming traffic
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    Correct answer: Wear light colored clothing or carry a light

    The manual says pedestrians must always wear white or light colored clothing or carry a light when walking at night.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. Where must pedestrians never walk?

    • On the left side of a road with no sidewalk
    • In a crosswalk at an intersection
    • On interstate or limited access highways
    • On a sidewalk beside a road
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    Correct answer: On interstate or limited access highways

    Pedestrians must never walk on interstate or limited access highways.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. What must a pedestrian do before crossing any roadway?

    A pedestrian stands at the edge of the curb beside a crosswalk as a blue car approaches on a two-way residential street.
    • Wait for a driver to wave them across
    • Look in both directions
    • Sound a horn to signal approaching traffic
    • Look only toward oncoming traffic
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    Correct answer: Look in both directions

    Pedestrians must look in both directions before crossing any roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. Why should drivers use caution when driving next to parked or stopped vehicles?

    Top view of a residential street with a double yellow center line: five cars are parked one behind another along the right curb, and the blue car drives up the lane beside them.
    • The vehicles may pull out without signaling
    • Parked vehicles block the view of traffic signs
    • Drivers must slow to the school zone speed limit
    • Pedestrians can walk out between the vehicles
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians can walk out between the vehicles

    The manual tells drivers to use caution next to parked or stopped vehicles because pedestrians can walk out between them.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. What should a driver always do before backing up?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Check for pedestrians
    • Sound the horn twice
    • Turn on the hazard flashers
    • Wait for a passenger to get out
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    Correct answer: Check for pedestrians

    Drivers should always check for pedestrians before backing, especially in parking lots or places where there are many pedestrians.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. What must drivers obey when approaching a school zone with flashing lights or children present?

    Top view of a two-lane street beside a school: children walk along the sidewalks on both sides, a yellow-green school sign stands at the curb, a blue car approaches and a white car comes the other way.
    • The posted speed limit of the nearest highway
    • A speed of 25 mph
    • The school zone speed limit
    • The speed of the vehicle ahead
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    Correct answer: The school zone speed limit

    Drivers approaching a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present must obey the school zone speed limit.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. What should a driver do at a school crossing with a crossing guard who signals the driver to stop?

    A school crossing guard holds up a STOP paddle at the edge of an empty crosswalk as a blue car approaches along the street beside a school.
    • Slow down and sound the horn
    • Stop and yield
    • Proceed if no children are in the crosswalk
    • Slow down and drive around the guard
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    Correct answer: Stop and yield

    At a school crossing with a crossing guard, drivers should stop and yield if they are signaled to do so.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What does New Hampshire law require of drivers when a person carrying a white cane or using a harnessed guide dog is attempting to cross a roadway?

    Top view of a two-lane street with a marked crosswalk: a person holding a long white cane with a red tip walks across it, and a blue car approaches some way back.
    • Slow down and sound the horn
    • Slow down and steer around the person
    • Stop only if the person is in a marked crosswalk
    • Come to a complete stop
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    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    New Hampshire law requires drivers to come to a complete stop whenever a person carrying a white cane or using a harnessed guide dog is attempting to cross a roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What should a driver never do when a visually impaired person is crossing the road?

    Top view of a two-lane street with a marked crosswalk: a person holding a long white cane with a red tip walks across it, and a blue car approaches some way back.
    • Honk the horn or yell at the person
    • Come to a complete stop
    • Use extra caution when proceeding
    • Allow the person time to cross
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    Correct answer: Honk the horn or yell at the person

    Drivers must come to a complete stop, use extra caution, and should never honk the horn or yell at a person who is visually impaired.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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