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New Hampshire: Sharing the road — Part 1 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “What does it mean to drive defensively?” · “What should a driver do when a cyclist is in the intersection where the driver wants to turn?”

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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. At least how far in any direction must drivers stop from a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing?

    A yellow school bus in the lower lane of a two-lane street, red lamps lit at its corners and a red octagon marked STOP at its left side; houses and trees beyond.
    • 10 feet
    • 50 feet
    • 100 feet
    • 25 feet
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    Correct answer: 25 feet

    Drivers must stop at least 25 feet in any direction from a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing or its stop arm extended.

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

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  2. When are drivers not required to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing or stop arm extended?

    A yellow school bus in the lower lane of a two-lane street, red lamps lit at its corners and a red octagon marked STOP at its left side; houses and trees beyond.
    • When no children are visible near the bus
    • When the bus is on the other side of a two-lane road
    • When the roadway is separated by a physical barrier
    • When the driver is on a rural road
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    Correct answer: When the roadway is separated by a physical barrier

    The stopping rule applies at all times unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier.

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

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  3. How long must drivers remain stopped for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

    A yellow school bus in the lower lane of a two-lane street, red lamps lit at its corners and a red octagon marked STOP at its left side; houses and trees beyond.
    • Until the bus moves or the flashing red lights stop
    • For one full minute after the bus stops
    • Until the driver of the bus waves them on
    • Until the driver ahead of them begins to move
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    Correct answer: Until the bus moves or the flashing red lights stop

    Drivers shall remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or until the flashing red lights cease to operate.

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

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  4. How should drivers proceed once they may move past a school bus?

    A yellow school bus in the lower lane of a two-lane street, red lamps lit at its corners and a red octagon marked STOP at its left side; houses and trees beyond.
    • At normal speed once the bus is behind them
    • Quickly, to clear the area
    • Only after sounding the horn
    • Slowly, while always watching for children
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    Correct answer: Slowly, while always watching for children

    After the bus resumes motion or the lights stop, drivers should proceed slowly while always watching for children.

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

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  5. Why should drivers search to the sides?

    A blue car on a busy city street approaching an intersection with traffic lights, crosswalks, parked cars and pedestrians on the sidewalks
    • To make sure other roadway users will not cross the path
    • To find parking spaces along the side of the roadway
    • To read road signs that are far ahead of the vehicle
    • To check how closely the vehicle behind is following
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    Correct answer: To make sure other roadway users will not cross the path

    Drivers should search to the sides to make sure other roadway users will not cross the path of travel.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 30 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. Why should drivers avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods of time?

    Top view of a road with two lanes in the same direction: the blue car drives in the right lane just beside and slightly behind a white car in the left lane.
    • It makes it harder to read the signs ahead of them
    • It increases the following distance needed behind
    • The vehicle may be in their blind-spot
    • It makes the center line harder to see
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    Correct answer: The vehicle may be in their blind-spot

    Driving next to another vehicle for a long time may put it in the driver's blind-spot and reduces the space needed to avoid a collision.

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

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  7. How should drivers position their vehicle in relation to the center line marking?

    Top view of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, solid white lines along both outer edges and a paved gray shoulder beyond each one. A blue car drives in the right lane and a gray car comes the other way.
    • Drive directly on the center line to leave room on the right
    • Keep as much space as possible between the vehicle and oncoming traffic
    • Stay as close to the center line as possible to avoid the shoulder
    • Keep the left wheels on the line so the vehicle stays centered
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    Correct answer: Keep as much space as possible between the vehicle and oncoming traffic

    Drivers should avoid crowding the center line marking and try to keep as much space as possible between the vehicle and oncoming traffic.

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

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  8. An approaching vehicle in the opposite lane is on a curve or is a large vehicle. What must drivers be careful about?

    A blue car on a straight stretch of a two-lane rural road approaches a curve to the right, as a white car comes out of the curve in the other lane.
    • Not crowding the center lane so the vehicle can pass safely
    • Not moving toward the right edge of the road
    • Not signaling until the vehicle has passed
    • Not leaving too much space behind the vehicle ahead
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    Correct answer: Not crowding the center lane so the vehicle can pass safely

    When an approaching vehicle in the opposite lane is on a curve or is a large vehicle, drivers must be careful not to crowd the center lane so it can pass safely.

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

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  9. What does it mean to drive defensively?

    • Driving below the speed limit so other drivers will pass safely and quickly
    • Following all rules and assuming other road users will do the same
    • Avoiding all roads where other drivers might ignore the rules
    • Watching for others' illegal acts and driving errors and adjusting to avoid a crash
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    Correct answer: Watching for others' illegal acts and driving errors and adjusting to avoid a crash

    Driving defensively means watching for illegal acts and the driving errors of other drivers and adjusting driving accordingly to avoid a crash.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 32 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. How are bicycles treated when they are on roadways?

    A bicyclist and, some distance behind, a red car travelling in the same lane of a two-lane city street with a double yellow center line.
    • As pedestrians
    • As equipment exempt from traffic laws
    • As vehicles
    • As moving obstacles
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    Correct answer: As vehicles

    The manual says bicycles are considered vehicles when on roadways, with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as any driver.

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

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  11. At 30 miles per hour or less, what is the least distance between a vehicle and a bicycle that is presumed to be reasonable and prudent?

    A car passing a bicyclist within the same lane on a road with a double yellow center line, with open space between the side of the car and the bicycle.
    • 2 feet
    • 3 feet
    • 4 feet
    • 6 feet
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    Correct answer: 3 feet

    The distance is presumed reasonable and prudent if it is at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less.

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

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  12. How much extra clearance is required between a vehicle and a bicycle for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour?

    A car passing a bicyclist within the same lane on a road with a double yellow center line, with open space between the side of the car and the bicycle.
    • Six additional inches
    • Two additional feet
    • Three additional feet
    • One additional foot
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    Correct answer: One additional foot

    One additional foot of clearance is required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. What must a driver do when a bicycle path or bike lane intersects a road?

    A car with its right turn signal on next to a bicyclist riding in a green bike lane near an intersection
    • Yield right of way
    • Sound the horn and proceed
    • Stop and wait for the cyclist to wave
    • Speed up to cross first
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    Correct answer: Yield right of way

    Drivers must yield right of way when a bicycle path or bike lane intersects a road.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. In which situation may a driver stop, park, or drive on a designated bicycle path or lane?

    A blue car on a city street drives beside a lane on its right marked BIKE LANE behind a solid white line, as a white pickup comes the other way.
    • When waiting for a parking space nearby
    • When dropping off a passenger
    • When entering or leaving an alley or driveway
    • When traffic ahead is moving slowly
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    Correct answer: When entering or leaving an alley or driveway

    A driver may not stop, park or drive on a designated bicycle lane unless entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, directed by a police officer, or in an emergency.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What should a driver do when a cyclist is in the intersection where the driver wants to turn?

    • Turn quickly before the cyclist reaches the turn
    • Slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection
    • Sound the horn so the cyclist moves aside
    • Turn behind the cyclist, close to the curb
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    Correct answer: Slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection

    The manual says to slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection before making your turn.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Why should a driver avoid slowing down or stopping quickly near a bicyclist?

    Top view of a city street with a double yellow center line: the blue car drives in the right lane, and a bicyclist in an orange jersey rides a short distance behind it in the same lane.
    • Quick stops make the bicyclist lose sight of the signals
    • The bicyclist may be unable to hear the engine
    • Bicycles cannot be seen in the rear window
    • A vehicle's brakes are more powerful than a bicycle's
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    Correct answer: A vehicle's brakes are more powerful than a bicycle's

    A motor vehicle's brakes are more powerful than a bicycle's, so slowing or stopping quickly could cause a crash.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. Why should drivers avoid sounding the horn close to bicyclists unless there is a chance of a crash?

    A bicyclist and, some distance behind, a red car travelling in the same lane of a two-lane city street with a double yellow center line.
    • It may startle them into steering into the driver's path
    • It may make them stop pedaling and fall behind the vehicle
    • It may make them think the driver is turning
    • It may be mistaken for an emergency vehicle
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    Correct answer: It may startle them into steering into the driver's path

    Sounding the horn to alert your presence may startle bicyclists and cause them to steer into your path and crash.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. Why should a driver be especially careful when seeing children riding bikes on the sidewalk?

    Two children play with a ball on a lawn and a small child rides a bike nearby, partly hidden by a parked car, as a blue car approaches.
    • They have the right of way on every sidewalk
    • They cannot hear an approaching vehicle
    • They may come onto the road
    • They are required to ride against traffic
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    Correct answer: They may come onto the road

    Children riding bikes on the sidewalk may come onto the road, so drivers should watch carefully for bicyclists entering the lane.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. What should a driver avoid doing around a bicyclist?

    A red car beside a green bike lane, just ahead of a bicyclist riding in the lane, with an intersection ahead
    • Passing the bicyclist on the left
    • Turning sharply in front of the bicyclist
    • Checking for bicyclists before backing
    • Allowing as much space as possible
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    Correct answer: Turning sharply in front of the bicyclist

    Drivers should avoid turning sharply in front of a bicyclist and must not force a bicyclist off the road.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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