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New Hampshire: Right-of-way and turning — Part 3 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “On what type of roadway should a three-point turn only be used?”

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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 should drivers use a three-point turn?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • Only when the road is too narrow to make a U-turn
    • Whenever a driver misses an exit on a highway
    • Whenever traffic is heavy in both directions
    • Only when a driveway is not available nearby
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    Correct answer: Only when the road is too narrow to make a U-turn

    Drivers should use a three-point turn only when the road or street is too narrow to make a U-turn.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. On what type of roadway should a three-point turn only be used?

    • A divided highway
    • A one-way street
    • A two-lane roadway
    • A four-lane roadway
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    Correct answer: A two-lane roadway

    A three-point turn should only be used on a two-lane roadway.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. What is the first thing a driver does in a three-point turn after checking the mirrors?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • Activate the left turn signal and turn hard left
    • Signal right to pull off to the right side of the road
    • Shift into reverse and back up to the curb
    • Turn on the hazard lights and stop in the lane
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    Correct answer: Signal right to pull off to the right side of the road

    In a three-point turn the driver checks the mirrors and activates the right turn signal to communicate the intention to pull off to the right side of the road.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. In a three-point turn, how do drivers check their blind spots after stopping on the right?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • By using only the mirrors
    • By using the hazard lights
    • By relying on the turn signal
    • By using head checks
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    Correct answer: By using head checks

    In a three-point turn the driver checks blind spots by utilizing head checks.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. In a three-point turn, what does the driver do after turning hard left to the other side of the road and stopping?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • Put the vehicle in park and wait for all traffic to clear
    • Drive forward into the right lane of traffic right away
    • Shift to reverse, check traffic and blind spots, and turn hard right
    • Turn off the turn signal and back up to the curb again
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    Correct answer: Shift to reverse, check traffic and blind spots, and turn hard right

    After stopping on the other side the driver places the vehicle in reverse, checks traffic and blind spots, and turns hard right to the other side of the road.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. At the end of a three-point turn, which lane does the driver drive forward into?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • The right lane of traffic heading in the new direction
    • The left lane of traffic heading in the new direction
    • The shoulder on the far side of the road
    • The center of the road
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    Correct answer: The right lane of traffic heading in the new direction

    The driver makes a hard left and drives forward into the right lane of traffic heading in the new direction.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. What should drivers do about other road users obeying traffic control signals and signs at an intersection?

    A red car driving toward a STOP sign at a crossroads of two roads with dashed yellow center lines.
    • Assume they will obey, because signals and signs are the law
    • Trust a driver who has a green light to have checked for traffic
    • Expect them to stop whenever a pedestrian is nearby
    • Not rely on them to obey, and be prepared to avoid a collision
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    Correct answer: Not rely on them to obey, and be prepared to avoid a collision

    Drivers should not rely on other road users to obey signals or signs and should always be prepared to avoid a collision.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. What does the manual recommend that drivers do before entering an intersection after stopping?

    A red car driving toward a STOP sign at a crossroads of two roads with dashed yellow center lines.
    • Look right, then left and right again
    • Look left, then right and left again
    • Look left once and go if it is clear
    • Look straight ahead until the light changes
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    Correct answer: Look left, then right and left again

    It is recommended that drivers look left, then right and left again before entering the intersection.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. At a traffic signal, what should a driver do when the light turns green?

    A traffic signal showing a steady green light
    • Avoid moving in immediately and make sure the path is clear
    • Move at once because crossing traffic is required to stop
    • Accelerate quickly to clear the intersection fast
    • Wait until the driver behind sounds the horn
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    Correct answer: Avoid moving in immediately and make sure the path is clear

    When the light turns green drivers should avoid immediately moving into the intersection and take the time to make sure the path of travel is clear and there is no crossing traffic.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What kind of gap do drivers need before crossing a roadway at an intersection?

    A blue car waits at a STOP sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP plaque as cars approach from the left and right, a question mark on each one's distance.
    • One large enough to cross while the other vehicle slows down
    • One as long as the vehicle that is approaching
    • One large enough to get across, turn into the lane and get up to speed
    • One that lets the driver turn without using a signal
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    Correct answer: One large enough to get across, turn into the lane and get up to speed

    Drivers need a large enough gap to get their vehicle across the roadway and enough space to turn into the appropriate lane and get up to speed.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. Why should a driver not turn in front of a vehicle just because it has its turn signal on?

    A blue car at the end of a side street beside a STOP sign, with a red car on the crossing road to its left and orange lights blinking at both corners of the red car's lower side.
    • A turn signal means the vehicle must stop at once
    • The driver may plan to turn later or forgot to cancel the signal
    • A turn signal is only used in the left lane
    • The vehicle with the signal always has the right of way
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    Correct answer: The driver may plan to turn later or forgot to cancel the signal

    The driver with an active turn signal may plan to turn after passing the intersection or may have forgotten to turn the signal off from a prior turn.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 26 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. How many lanes can a roundabout have?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Only one lane
    • Always two lanes
    • Exactly three lanes
    • One or more lanes
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    Correct answer: One or more lanes

    Roundabouts may have one or more lanes.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. Before entering a multi-lane roundabout, what should drivers pay close attention to?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Only the vehicles already inside the roundabout
    • Only the pedestrians waiting at the crosswalks
    • Signs for exits and lane uses, and pavement markings
    • The color of the curbs around the center island
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    Correct answer: Signs for exits and lane uses, and pavement markings

    Before entering the roundabout drivers should pay close attention to the signs indicating exits and lane uses and to the pavement markings, then choose the appropriate lane to exit.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. When entering a multi-lane roundabout, drivers should yield to traffic in which lanes?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Both lanes in the roundabout
    • Only the lane closest to the driver
    • Only the lane next to the center island
    • Neither lane, since entering traffic goes first
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    Correct answer: Both lanes in the roundabout

    Drivers should yield to the traffic in both lanes in the roundabout and enter when there is an appropriate gap in traffic.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What should drivers do about their lane position once inside a multi-lane roundabout?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Move to the inside lane just before exiting the circle
    • Change lanes freely to pass slower vehicles
    • Switch to the outside lane at each entrance
    • Keep their lane position until exiting and avoid lane changes
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    Correct answer: Keep their lane position until exiting and avoid lane changes

    Drivers should maintain lane position until exiting and avoid lane changes while inside the roundabout.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. In a multi-lane roundabout, which of these should drivers not do?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
    • Drive beside or try to pass other vehicles
    • Choose a lane before entering
    • Stay in one lane until exiting
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    Correct answer: Drive beside or try to pass other vehicles

    Drivers should not drive beside or attempt to overtake or pass any vehicles in the roundabout.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. Why should drivers not drive beside large trucks and trailers within a multi-lane roundabout?

    Top view of a two-lane roundabout with a planted center island: a tractor-trailer waits in the outer lane of the left entry, a red car drives around the circle, and the blue car waits at the bottom entry.
    • They may need to straddle both lanes
    • They are required to stop at every exit
    • They must always use the inside lane only
    • They may not enter a roundabout at all
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    Correct answer: They may need to straddle both lanes

    Large trucks and trailers within the roundabout may need to straddle both lanes.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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