New Hampshire: Seat belts and child safety Practice Test
Safety belts for everyone under 18, child passenger restraints, air bags and motorcycle helmets.
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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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A Youth Operator license holder under 18 shall NOT operate a motor vehicle with more passengers than what?
- Seats in the front row and the back row
- Seat belts or safety restraints in the vehicle
- Passengers who are family members of the driver
- Hours of supervised driving completed
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Correct answer: Seat belts or safety restraints in the vehicle
Youth Operators under 18 may not drive with more passengers than seat belts or safety restraints in the vehicle.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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In warm weather, when does a vehicle begin to heat up?
- After about an hour
- Immediately after being turned off
- Only in direct sunlight
- Only when the windows are open
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Correct answer: Immediately after being turned off
The manual says in warm weather a vehicle begins to heat up immediately after being turned off, and it takes only minutes to reach dangerous temperatures.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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For how long does the manual say never to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?
- More than 5 minutes
- More than 30 minutes
- Any length of time
- Longer than one hour
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Correct answer: Any length of time
The manual’s tip is never to leave a child in a vehicle unattended for any length of time.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What personal item does the manual suggest placing in the back seat as a reminder to look before you lock?
- A purse or briefcase
- A winter coat
- A water bottle
- A spare key
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Correct answer: A purse or briefcase
The manual suggests placing a personal item like a purse or briefcase in the back seat as another reminder to look before you lock.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Where should car keys and fobs be stored to help prevent hot vehicle dangers?
- Out of a child’s reach
- In the glove compartment
- In the ignition
- On the front seat
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Correct answer: Out of a child’s reach
The manual says to store car keys and fobs out of a child’s reach and teach children that a vehicle is not a play area.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What habit does the manual recommend before locking the doors and walking away from a vehicle?
- Open all the windows fully for ventilation
- Leave the engine running for a few minutes
- Check the entire vehicle, especially the back seat
- Turn on the hazard lights and lock the doors
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Correct answer: Check the entire vehicle, especially the back seat
The manual says to make it a habit to check your entire vehicle, especially the back seat, before locking the doors and walking away.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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In New Hampshire, safety restraints are required for anyone under what age?
- 12
- 18
- 16
- 21
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Correct answer: 18
The manual says safety restraints are required for anyone under the age of 18 in New Hampshire.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What does the manual say about drivers and passengers of all ages using safety restraints?
- It is prohibited
- It is required only on highways
- It is highly recommended
- It is required only at night
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Correct answer: It is highly recommended
The manual says it is highly recommended that drivers and passengers of all ages use safety restraints.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Besides keeping the driver and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle, what do safety belts help the driver do?
- Keep control
- Brake sooner
- See farther
- Steer less
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Correct answer: Keep control
The manual says safety belts keep the driver and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle and help the driver keep control.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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How should the shoulder harness be worn?
- Across the shoulder and chest with minimal slack
- Under the arm with a good amount of slack
- Behind the back to allow more free movement
- Loosely around the neck and one shoulder
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Correct answer: Across the shoulder and chest with minimal slack
The manual says the shoulder harness is worn across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What could wearing the shoulder harness under the arm or behind the back cause in a crash?
- Damage to the steering wheel
- A failed air bag
- Serious internal injuries
- A broken windshield
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Correct answer: Serious internal injuries
The manual says wearing the harness the wrong way could cause serious internal injuries in a crash.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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How should the lap belt be adjusted after fastening?
- Loose across the stomach
- Snug and low across the hips
- Snug across the ribs
- Low across the thighs
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Correct answer: Snug and low across the hips
The manual says the lap belt should be snug and lie low across the driver’s hips after fastening.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What could happen if the lap belt is not snug and low across the hips?
- The belt would lock and could not be released after a crash
- The belt would shorten and pull the occupant toward the dash
- The air bag would deploy too slowly to protect the occupant
- The occupant could slide out of the belt, risking injury or death
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Correct answer: The occupant could slide out of the belt, risking injury or death
The manual says that if the lap belt is not snug and low across the hips, in a collision an operator or passenger could slide out of the belt, resulting in injury or death.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which of these is an exception to the requirement that anyone less than 18 years of age be restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat?
- A passenger car regularly driven on local public roads
- A pickup truck used for regular family trips in town
- A van carrying more than five passengers at a time
- An antique vehicle not manufactured with safety restraints
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Correct answer: An antique vehicle not manufactured with safety restraints
The manual lists an antique vehicle not manufactured with safety restraints among the exceptions.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which school bus is an exception to the requirement that anyone less than 18 be restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat?
- One under 10,000 pounds that has safety belts
- One weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds
- One carrying fewer than 20 students
- One less than 5 years old
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Correct answer: One weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds
The manual exempts a school bus weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds, or one weighing less than 10,000 pounds not manufactured with safety belts.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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A child under 18 may be exempt from the restraint law if what document says the use of restraints is not safe?
- A letter from the child’s school bus driver
- A note from the vehicle’s owner
- An individual education plan (IEP) statement
- A statement signed by a police officer
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Correct answer: An individual education plan (IEP) statement
The manual exempts a child with an individual education plan (IEP) statement indicating that the use of restraints is not safe.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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A child must be secured in a child passenger restraint until reaching what age and height?
- 7 years old and 57 inches
- 10 years old and 70 inches
- 5 years old and 36 inches
- 12 years old and 48 inches
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Correct answer: 7 years old and 57 inches
The manual requires a child less than 7 years old and less than 57 inches in height to be in a child passenger restraint.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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A child passenger restraint must comply with the safety standards of which organization?
- The United States Department of Transportation
- The New Hampshire State Police Department
- The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
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Correct answer: The United States Department of Transportation
The manual says the child passenger restraint must comply with the safety standards of the United States Department of Transportation.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What is the single most important thing a motorcycle rider or passenger can do to improve the chances of surviving a crash?
- Ride only on low-speed roads
- Install extra mirrors on the motorcycle
- Wear a securely fastened helmet
- Always ride with a passenger
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Correct answer: Wear a securely fastened helmet
The manual says wearing a securely fastened helmet is the single most important thing a rider or passenger can do to improve the chances of surviving a motorcycle crash.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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New Hampshire law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers under what age to wear helmets approved by the United States Department of Transportation?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 25
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Correct answer: 18
The manual says New Hampshire law requires all riders and passengers under the age of 18 to wear U.S. Department of Transportation approved helmets.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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According to the manual, what are air bags?
- Full replacements for safety belts in newer vehicles
- Restraints that work best when safety belts are removed
- Devices that protect only passengers in the rear seat
- Supplemental restraints that work best with safety belts
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Correct answer: Supplemental restraints that work best with safety belts
The manual says air bags are supplemental restraints designed to work best in combination with safety belts.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What do safety belts help do to maximize the air bag’s benefits?
- Keep the air bag from inflating
- Delay the air bag until the second collision
- Hold the vehicle on the road
- Properly position a person’s body
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Correct answer: Properly position a person’s body
The manual says safety belts help to properly position a person’s body to maximize the air bag’s benefits.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In a vehicle equipped with air bags, what does the manual say about wearing safety belts?
- Safety belts are not needed because of the air bags
- It is extremely important that safety belts always be worn
- Safety belts are needed only by children
- Safety belts are needed only on highways
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Correct answer: It is extremely important that safety belts always be worn
The manual says it is extremely important that safety belts always be worn, even in air bag-equipped vehicles.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Where should operators look for specific information about the air bags in the vehicle they are operating?
- The vehicle’s registration certificate
- The vehicle’s inspection sticker
- The vehicle’s owner manual
- The vehicle’s license plate
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Correct answer: The vehicle’s owner manual
The manual says operators should read a vehicle’s owner manual for specific information about its air bags.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)