New Hampshire: Road signs — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which description fits a yield sign?” · “What shapes are regulatory signs, and what do they contain?”
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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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At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where must a driver stop?
- At the center of the intersection
- Just past the near edge of the intersection
- Before entering the intersection
- After entering the intersection far enough to see
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Correct answer: Before entering the intersection
If there is no stop line or crosswalk, the driver must come to a full stop before entering the intersection.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a full stop at a stop sign require?
- Slowing to a walking speed
- The wheels must completely stop moving
- Slowing until the vehicle moves under 5 mph
- Rolling forward slowly while checking for traffic
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Correct answer: The wheels must completely stop moving
At a stop sign a driver must come to a full stop, meaning the wheels must completely stop moving.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What must a driver do after stopping at a stop sign, before proceeding?
- Sound the horn and go ahead if no vehicle is in sight
- Look only toward traffic approaching from the left side
- Wait for the other drivers to wave the vehicle through
- Look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions
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Correct answer: Look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions
After stopping, drivers must look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions and yield the right-of-way before proceeding.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Which description fits a yield sign?
- A red octagon with white letters and a white border
- A yellow diamond with black letters and a black border
- A white pennant with black letters along the left side
- A red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters
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Correct answer: A red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters
A yield sign is a red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a yield sign mean?
- Come to a full stop and then wait for the next green light
- Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first
- Speed up and merge ahead of the other traffic on the road
- Stop only if a pedestrian or bicyclist is crossing ahead
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Correct answer: Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first
A yield sign means the driver must slow down and allow traffic that has the right-of-way to cross before entering.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol on a regulatory sign do?
- It warns of a hazard ahead
- It points to a service location
- It prohibits certain actions
- It shows where a lane begins
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Correct answer: It prohibits certain actions
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibit certain actions.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus sign (a cross). What does the manual call it?
- Cross Road Ahead
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: Cross Road Ahead
A yellow diamond with a black cross symbol warns that a cross road is ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black letter T. What does the manual call it?
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Cross Road Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Lane Ends
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Correct answer: T-Intersection Ahead
A yellow diamond showing a T symbol warns of a T-intersection ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black letter Y. What does the manual call it?
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Cross Road Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Y-Intersection Ahead
A yellow diamond showing a Y symbol warns of a Y-intersection ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a small traffic light with red, yellow and green lights. What does it warn of?
- A stop sign ahead
- A traffic signal ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A pedestrian crossing ahead
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Correct answer: A traffic signal ahead
A yellow diamond showing a traffic light is the Traffic Signal Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red octagon with a black arrow above it. What does it warn of?
- A traffic signal ahead
- A school crossing ahead
- A yield sign ahead
- A stop sign ahead
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Correct answer: A stop sign ahead
A yellow diamond showing a red octagon is the Stop Sign Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy lines behind it. What does it warn of?
- A curvy road ahead
- A lane that ends
- A divided highway ahead
- Slippery when wet
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Correct answer: Slippery when wet
A yellow diamond showing a car with wavy lines is the Slippery When Wet warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black walking figure. What does the manual call it?
- Bicycle Crossing
- Pedestrian Crossing
- School Crossing
- Workers Ahead
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Correct answer: Pedestrian Crossing
A yellow diamond with a walking figure is the Pedestrian Crossing warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows only a black bicycle symbol, with no words. What does the manual call it?
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Bicycle Crossing
- Slippery When Wet
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Correct answer: Bicycle Crossing
A yellow diamond with only a bicycle symbol is the Bicycle Crossing warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows the words SHARE THE ROAD together with a bicycle symbol. What does the manual call it?
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Bicycle Crossing
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Share the Road with Bicycles
A yellow diamond with the words SHARE THE ROAD and a bicycle is the Share the Road with Bicycles warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a curved arrow with a small rectangular plate reading 35 MPH below it. What does the manual call it?
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Divided Highway Begins
- Sharp Curve Ahead
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Correct answer: Advisory Speed Around Curve
A curve arrow with a small speed plate below it is the Advisory Speed Around Curve warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow rectangular sign shows a large black arrowhead (chevron) pointing right. What does the manual call it?
- Right Curve
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: Sharp Curve Ahead
A yellow rectangular sign with a large black arrowhead is the Sharp Curve Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What shapes are regulatory signs, and what do they contain?
- Diamond-shaped, with pictures or words of a hazard
- Square or rectangular, with letters or symbols
- Octagonal, with white letters on red
- Round, with a black X and the letters RR
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Correct answer: Square or rectangular, with letters or symbols
Regulatory signs are square or rectangular and contain letters or symbols.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do regulatory signs tell a driver about?
- Upcoming hazards and road conditions
- Points of interest along the roadway
- The type of roadway a route number marks
- Specific laws that must be obeyed
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Correct answer: Specific laws that must be obeyed
Regulatory signs tell a driver about specific laws that must be obeyed, such as rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, and parking.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow bending to the left. What does the manual call it?
- Straight
- Straight or Turn Right
- One-Way Street
- Left Turn Only
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Correct answer: Left Turn Only
A white regulatory sign with a left-bending arrow is the Left Turn Only sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A white rectangular sign shows an arrow pointing up with a branch pointing to the right. What does the manual call it?
- Left Turn Only
- Straight or Turn Right
- Straight
- No Right Turn on a Red Light
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Correct answer: Straight or Turn Right
A white regulatory sign with an upward arrow and a right branch is the Straight or Turn Right sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do black and white speed limit signs indicate?
- The speed a driver should always maintain in any weather
- The minimum speed allowed on the road
- The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
- The advised speed for sharp curves only
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Correct answer: The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
Speed limit signs are black and white and indicate the maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What is a lane marked by a Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign reserved for?
- Left turning vehicles from either direction
- Through traffic traveling in either direction
- Passing other vehicles when the road is clear
- Left turns from one direction of travel only
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Correct answer: Left turning vehicles from either direction
A Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign marks a lane reserved for left turning vehicles from either direction; it is not for through traffic or passing other vehicles.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)