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New Hampshire: Signals and vehicle controls

Checking the vehicle, adjusting the seat and mirrors, steering, signaling with lights, horn and hand signals, changing lanes, backing, headlights and vehicle warning systems. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.

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Signals and vehicle controls — Part 1

Questions in this part include: “What must the wheels of every trailer be covered with?”

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Signals and vehicle controls — Part 2

Questions in this part include: “During what period does New Hampshire law require every motor vehicle to display lighted lamps on the front?”

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Signals and vehicle controls — Part 3

Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say about wearing sunglasses or colored lenses when driving at night or on overcast days?”

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  1. How often does the manual recommend that drivers have the tire pressure checked?

    A hand pressing a tire pressure gauge onto the valve stem of a car's wheel
    • Once a week
    • Once a month
    • Every 6 months
    • Once a year
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    Correct answer: Once a month

    The manual recommends having the tire pressure checked once a month.

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

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  2. What can improper seating positions, such as slouching, result in?

    Side view inside a car: an empty driver's seat with its headrest, the steering wheel on its column, the dashboard and the pedals.
    • Faster wear on the vehicle’s brake and steering parts
    • Poorer sound quality from the vehicle’s audio system
    • Less heat reaching the driver from the vehicle’s vents
    • Reduced effectiveness of the vehicle’s restraint system
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    Correct answer: Reduced effectiveness of the vehicle’s restraint system

    The manual says improper seating positions, such as slouching, can reduce the effectiveness of the vehicle’s restraint system.

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

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  3. What is the proper seat position, according to the manual?

    Side view inside a car: an empty driver's seat with its headrest, the steering wheel on its column, the dashboard and the pedals.
    • Reclined, with the legs stretched out
    • Leaning back, with the knees raised
    • Slouched, with one foot on the seat
    • Upright, with the driver’s feet on the floor
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    Correct answer: Upright, with the driver’s feet on the floor

    The manual says proper seat position is upright with the driver’s feet on the floor.

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

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  4. While the driver’s foot pivots smoothly from the brake to the accelerator, where should the heel be?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • On the brake pedal
    • On the floor
    • On the accelerator
    • Raised in the air
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    Correct answer: On the floor

    The manual says the foot should pivot from brake to accelerator while the heel is kept on the floor.

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

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  5. The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than which part of the driver?

    Side view inside a car: an empty driver's seat with its headrest, the steering wheel on its column, the dashboard and the pedals.
    • The top of the driver’s head
    • The driver’s eye level
    • The top of the driver’s shoulders
    • The driver’s ears
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    Correct answer: The top of the driver’s shoulders

    The manual says the top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of the driver’s shoulders and below chin level.

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

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  6. How much space does the manual say there should be between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel?

    The front of a car's interior seen from the back seat: the dashboard, the steering wheel and the two front seats
    • 10 inches
    • 3 inches
    • 5 inches
    • 20 inches
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    Correct answer: 10 inches

    The manual says there should be 10 inches between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel.

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

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  7. What are head restraints, also known as head rests, designed to prevent in the event of an accident?

    Side view of an empty car front seat with an adjustable head restraint on two posts at the top of the seat back.
    • Whiplash
    • Skidding
    • Rollover
    • Glare
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    Correct answer: Whiplash

    The manual says head restraints are designed to prevent whiplash in the event of an accident.

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

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  8. How should a head rest be adjusted?

    Side view of an empty car front seat with an adjustable head restraint on two posts at the top of the seat back.
    • To touch the back of the neck, just below the ears and jaw
    • To sit well above the top of the head, just over the eyes
    • To contact the back of the driver’s head, but not below the ears
    • To rest behind the shoulders, well below the neck line
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    Correct answer: To contact the back of the driver’s head, but not below the ears

    The manual says the head rest should come in contact with the back of the driver’s head, but not below the ears.

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

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  9. According to the manual, how should the inside mirror be adjusted?

    Driver's-seat view: the road ahead through the windshield, a mirror at its top and one at each front door, every mirror filled with a pale silver sheen.
    • So that it shows the rear passengers
    • So that it frames the rear window
    • So that it shows the left lane
    • So that it points toward the roof
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    Correct answer: So that it frames the rear window

    The manual says the inside mirror should be adjusted so that it frames the rear window when the driver looks at it.

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

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  10. If a vehicle has a day/night mirror, what should the driver ensure?

    The view from the driver's seat: the road ahead through the windshield, the inside rear-view mirror showing a red car behind, and both side mirrors
    • That it is always set to the night position
    • That it is folded in while the car is moving
    • That it is tilted down toward the dashboard
    • That it is set for the current time of day
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    Correct answer: That it is set for the current time of day

    The manual says to ensure a day/night mirror is set for the current time of day.

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

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  11. Even properly adjusted mirrors will not eliminate all blind spots. What should be incorporated whenever possible?

    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.
    • A louder horn
    • Wider mirrors
    • Brighter headlights
    • Proper head checks
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    Correct answer: Proper head checks

    The manual says properly adjusted mirrors do not eliminate all blind spots, so proper head checks should be used whenever possible.

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

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  12. What does the manual say about driving with an unsecured load?

    A white pickup truck with dirt and gravel heaped in its open bed drives on a two-lane road, with a blue car following behind
    • It is both against the law and extremely dangerous
    • It is allowed on roads with low speed limits
    • It is allowed if the load is lighter than the vehicle
    • It is allowed if the driver stays in the right lane
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    Correct answer: It is both against the law and extremely dangerous

    The manual says driving with an unsecured load is both against the law and extremely dangerous.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. When is a load considered secure, according to the manual?

    A white pickup truck with dirt and gravel heaped in its open bed drives on a two-lane road, with a blue car following behind
    • When nothing can slide, shift, fall or sift onto the roadway
    • When it is covered by a loose tarp tied at one corner
    • When it is lighter than the vehicle that carries it
    • When it has not fallen off during the first mile driven
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    Correct answer: When nothing can slide, shift, fall or sift onto the roadway

    The manual says a load is only considered secure when nothing can slide, shift, fall or sift onto the roadway, or become airborne.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What must the wheels of every trailer be covered with?

    • Locking wheel covers
    • Plastic hubcap covers
    • Fenders or mud guards
    • Reflective tape strips
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    Correct answer: Fenders or mud guards

    The manual says all trailers must have properly mounted, lubricated wheels covered with fenders or mud guards.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. Which set of lamps and reflectors must a trailer have, according to the manual?

    • Tail, fog, cornering, license plate and side marker lamps
    • Tail, stop, turn signal, license plate and side marker lamps and reflectors
    • Stop, turn signal, driving, and hazard lamps with no reflectors
    • Tail, spot, interior, and license plate lamps with reflectors
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    Correct answer: Tail, stop, turn signal, license plate and side marker lamps and reflectors

    The manual says a trailer must have the proper tail, stop, turn signal, license plate and side marker lamps and reflectors.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Since what year have New Hampshire drivers been legally required to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before getting on the road?

    • 1982
    • 1992
    • 2012
    • 2002
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    Correct answer: 2002

    The manual says that since 2002, New Hampshire drivers have been legally required to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before getting on the road.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. Who is responsible for ensuring that all snow and ice are removed from a vehicle prior to driving?

    A blue car parked among snowy pine trees, covered in a thick layer of snow
    • The passenger
    • A police officer
    • The vehicle’s dealer
    • The driver
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    Correct answer: The driver

    The manual says it is the responsibility of a driver to ensure that all snow and ice are removed from a vehicle prior to driving.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. What may snow and ice left on a vehicle do, according to the manual?

    A blue car parked among snowy pine trees, covered in a thick layer of snow
    • Improve the vehicle’s traction when driving on slippery roads
    • Impair the driver’s ability to see and become loose on the roadway
    • Keep the vehicle’s interior warmer during the whole trip
    • Protect the windshield and roof from other falling road debris
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    Correct answer: Impair the driver’s ability to see and become loose on the roadway

    The manual says snow and ice on a vehicle may impair a driver’s ability to see and may become loose on a roadway and endanger other drivers.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. The penalty for a first offense of Negligent Driving can be what range?

    • $50.00 to $100.00
    • $100.00 to $200.00
    • $250.00 to $500.00
    • $500.00 to $1,000.00
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    Correct answer: $250.00 to $500.00

    The manual says penalties for Negligent Driving can be $250.00 to $500.00 for the first offense, with increased penalties for subsequent offenses.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. Where should a driver's hands be placed on the steering wheel?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • At 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock
    • At 10 and 2 o'clock, or 11 and 1 o'clock
    • At 12 and 6 o'clock
    • Both hands together at the 12 o'clock position
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    Correct answer: At 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock

    The manual says drivers' hands should be in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock, or the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  21. While steering, where should a driver's knuckles and thumbs stay?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • On the inside of the wheel
    • Hooked over the top of the wheel
    • On the outside of the wheel
    • Off the wheel when driving straight
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    Correct answer: On the outside of the wheel

    Knuckles and thumbs should stay on the outside of the wheel.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  22. Which steering method may a driver use for greater steering inputs?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • Hand-to-hand steering
    • Hand-over-hand steering
    • One-handed steering
    • Palm-of-hand steering
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    Correct answer: Hand-over-hand steering

    Drivers may use hand-to-hand steering for slight steering and hand-over-hand for greater steering inputs.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  23. How far before a turn should drivers signal?

    A blue car signaling right as it nears a side street, with a measuring arrow and a question mark marking the distance to the corner
    • At least 25 feet
    • At least 50 feet
    • At least 100 feet
    • At least 200 feet
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    Correct answer: At least 100 feet

    Drivers should signal at least 100 feet before a turn.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  24. How should a driver adjust the timing of the turn signal when it is raining, snowy or foggy?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Use the turn signal later when turning
    • Use the hazard flashers instead of the turn signal
    • Use the turn signal at the usual time, with no change
    • Use the turn signal sooner when turning
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    Correct answer: Use the turn signal sooner when turning

    Drivers should use the turn signal sooner when turning in rain, snow or fog, to allow other vehicles greater stopping distances.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  25. In which situation must a driver use the appropriate turn signal?

    A blue car following a red car in the right lane of a two-lane road with a dashed yellow center line, with trees and grass on both sides.
    • Pulling away from a curb
    • Driving straight ahead in the same lane
    • Slowing for a stop sign in the same lane
    • Staying in the same lane through an intersection
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    Correct answer: Pulling away from a curb

    Drivers must use the appropriate turn signal when pulling away from a curb, as well as when changing lanes, turning, entering or leaving a roadway, merging, pulling over and passing.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  26. During what period does New Hampshire law require every motor vehicle to display lighted lamps on the front?

    • From sunset to sunrise
    • From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
    • From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
    • From 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise
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    Correct answer: From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

    The law requires lighted front lamps from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, and whenever rain, snow or fog keeps persons and vehicles from being clearly seen at 1000 feet.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  27. Headlights are also required whenever rain, snow or fog keeps persons and vehicles from being clearly discernible at what distance ahead?

    • 250 feet
    • 1000 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 750 feet
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    Correct answer: 1000 feet

    Lamps must be displayed whenever rain, snow or fog interferes so that persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1000 feet ahead.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  28. When headlights are required, how many lighted lamps on the front must a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle display?

    • At least 1
    • At least 3
    • At least 4
    • At least 2
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    Correct answer: At least 2

    New Hampshire law requires at least 2 lighted lamps on the front, but one suitable lighted lamp is enough on a motorcycle.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  29. When headlights are required, how many lighted lamps on the front are sufficient for a motorcycle?

    • One suitable lighted lamp
    • At least 2 lighted lamps
    • At least 3 lighted lamps
    • None, if the motorcycle has reflectors
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    Correct answer: One suitable lighted lamp

    The law allows one suitable lighted lamp on the front of a motorcycle to be sufficient.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  30. When should drivers use the horn?

    • Whenever approaching an intersection
    • Whenever passing another vehicle
    • Only when needed to communicate with others
    • Whenever another driver is following closely
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    Correct answer: Only when needed to communicate with others

    Drivers should only use the horn when it is needed to communicate with other road users, because using it inappropriately could scare or anger another road user.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  31. When should drivers not use the horn?

    • When a pedestrian or bicyclist begins to move into the driver's lane
    • When near blind pedestrians or when approaching or near a horse
    • When another driver crosses the center lane into the driver's lane of travel
    • When a driver is unaware a vehicle is approaching while backing up
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    Correct answer: When near blind pedestrians or when approaching or near a horse

    Drivers should not use the horn when near blind pedestrians or when approaching or near a horse, as it may frighten the horse and cause a crash.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  32. How should the horn normally be used?

    • A long continuous blast
    • Several short blasts in a row
    • Two long blasts
    • A light tap
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    Correct answer: A light tap

    A light tap on the horn should be all that is needed under normal circumstances.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  33. In which situation may a driver want to give the horn a light tap?

    • A pedestrian or bicyclist moves into the driver's lane
    • A blind pedestrian is waiting at the roadside
    • A horse is walking along the side of the road
    • A vehicle ahead is slowing down to make a turn
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    Correct answer: A pedestrian or bicyclist moves into the driver's lane

    Drivers may want to give the horn a light tap when pedestrians or bicyclists begin to move into the lane they are travelling in. The horn should not be used near blind pedestrians or horses.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  34. Before changing lanes, how should a driver check the blind spots?

    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.
    • By glancing at the side mirrors only
    • By relying on a blind spot monitor alone
    • By using head checks
    • By signaling and moving over
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    Correct answer: By using head checks

    Before changing lanes, a driver should check all blind spots, the areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen, by using head checks.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual

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  35. Which area do mirrors and head checks not show when 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
    • The area beside the front doors
    • The area immediately behind the vehicle
    • The lane to the left of the vehicle
    • The area in front of the hood
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    Correct answer: The area immediately behind the vehicle

    Mirrors and head checks should be used for backing, but they do not show the area immediately behind the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  36. How should a driver accelerate when backing up a vehicle?

    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
    • Quickly to finish the maneuver sooner
    • At a moderate speed, to keep traffic moving
    • Sharply, then coast
    • Gently and smoothly, keeping speed slow
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    Correct answer: Gently and smoothly, keeping speed slow

    When backing up, drivers should accelerate gently and smoothly, keeping speed slow, because the vehicle is much harder to steer while backing.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  37. While backing up, in which direction should a driver steer?

    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
    • Slightly in the direction the rear of the vehicle should move
    • Slightly in the direction opposite to where the rear should move
    • Hard in the direction the front of the vehicle should go
    • Not at all; the wheel should be kept straight
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    Correct answer: Slightly in the direction the rear of the vehicle should move

    While backing, drivers should steer slightly in the direction the rear of the vehicle should move.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  38. While backing up, how long should a driver continue looking to the rear?

    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
    • Until the vehicle has moved 10 feet
    • Until the rear wheels clear the curb
    • Until coming to a complete stop
    • Until the vehicle speed drops below 5 mph
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    Correct answer: Until coming to a complete stop

    When backing, drivers should continue looking to the rear until coming to a complete stop.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  39. How should back-up cameras be used when backing a vehicle?

    A car's dashboard screen showing the rear camera view of an empty driveway behind the car, with green, yellow and red guide lines
    • As the primary tool, with mirrors used only when needed
    • Together with mirrors and head checks, never as the primary tool
    • Instead of mirrors and head checks, to reduce glare in the mirrors
    • Only once the vehicle has already come to a complete stop
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    Correct answer: Together with mirrors and head checks, never as the primary tool

    Back-up cameras can help drivers back up safely when used together with the mirrors and proper head checks, but should never be used as the primary tool for backing safely.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  40. When should a driver use the high beams at night?

    The front of a blue car with both headlights lit, amber lights at its corners, a grille and a blank white license plate
    • When following another vehicle
    • In fog, rain or snow
    • Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles
    • Only on roads with no lane markings
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    Correct answer: Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles

    Drivers should use the high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. They should use the low beams when following another vehicle and in fog, rain or snow.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  41. For which vehicles should a driver dim the high beams at night?

    Two cars passing each other in opposite lanes on a dark two-lane road at night, both with headlights on
    • Only approaching vehicles that flash their lights
    • All approaching traffic
    • Only approaching trucks and buses
    • Only vehicles that also have their high beams on
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    Correct answer: All approaching traffic

    Drivers should dim the high beams for all approaching traffic.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  42. Which headlight beams should be used when following another vehicle at night?

    At night on a two-lane road, a blue car with its headlights on follows another car whose red taillights are glowing
    • High beams
    • Fog lights only
    • Parking lights
    • Low beams
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    Correct answer: Low beams

    Drivers should use the low beams when following another vehicle.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  43. Which headlight beams should be used in fog, rain or snow?

    A blue car on a two-lane road in thick fog, with the faint shape of another car ahead
    • Low beams
    • High beams
    • Parking lights only
    • Hazard flashers only
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    Correct answer: Low beams

    In fog, rain, or snow drivers should use the low beams, because light from the high beams may cause glare and make it more difficult to see ahead.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  44. At night, where should a driver look if an oncoming vehicle has its high beams on?

    At night, an oncoming car's bright headlights shine a wide beam down a dark two-lane road toward a blue car
    • Directly at the oncoming headlights
    • At the center line
    • Toward the right side of the road
    • Into the rearview mirror
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    Correct answer: Toward the right side of the road

    If a vehicle coming from the opposite direction has its high beams on, the driver should look toward the right side of the road to avoid being distracted or momentarily blinded.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  45. What does the manual say about wearing sunglasses or colored lenses when driving at night or on overcast days?

    • They reduce glare, so they should be worn at night
    • Do not wear them, because tinted lenses reduce vision
    • They are recommended on overcast days to reduce glare
    • They are acceptable if the tint is only slight
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    Correct answer: Do not wear them, because tinted lenses reduce vision

    Tinted or colored lenses reduce vision, so drivers should not wear sunglasses or colored lenses when driving at night or on overcast days.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  46. At night, what should a driver look for while searching well ahead of the headlight beams?

    A blue car driving at night on a dark rural two-lane road, its headlights lighting a short stretch of road, with dark trees on both sides.
    • Only the painted center line markings on the road
    • Only reflective signs along the side of the road
    • Dark shapes on the roadway, like pedestrians or animals
    • Only the taillights of vehicles far ahead of them
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    Correct answer: Dark shapes on the roadway, like pedestrians or animals

    Drivers should search well ahead of the headlight beams, looking for dark shapes on the roadway such as pedestrians or animals.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  47. Why should a driver glance occasionally to the right and left when driving at night?

    A blue car in its lane on a dark rural two-lane road at night, with trees along both sides and the car's front lamps glowing.
    • To read road signs before they are close enough
    • To find the pavement edge and hazards from the sides
    • To rest the eyes from looking at the road ahead
    • To check for glare from headlights behind them
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    Correct answer: To find the pavement edge and hazards from the sides

    Drivers should glance occasionally to the right and left to determine the location of the edge of the pavement and hazards that may come from the sides.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  48. Most vehicle warning system technologies are passive. What does that mean?

    • They work only while the vehicle is parked or idling
    • They automatically brake or steer to prevent a collision
    • They only record events so a mechanic can read them later
    • They warn but do not automatically prevent a problem or collision
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    Correct answer: They warn but do not automatically prevent a problem or collision

    Most warning technologies are passive, meaning they warn the driver of a potential issue but do not automatically prevent a problem or collision.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  49. How should drivers treat vehicle warning system technologies?

    • As an additional resource to mirrors and head checks, not alone
    • As a full replacement for mirrors, head checks and other monitoring
    • As a tool needed only when driving at night or in heavy rain or snow
    • As a way to avoid checking blind spots when driving on highways
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    Correct answer: As an additional resource to mirrors and head checks, not alone

    These technologies are intended to provide an additional monitoring resource to mirrors and head checks, and drivers should not depend on them alone.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  50. Which of these should drivers check while backing?

    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
    • The speedometer reading
    • The fuel gauge needle
    • Head checks over the shoulders
    • The hazard flasher switch light
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    Correct answer: Head checks over the shoulders

    Drivers should check the side mirrors, the rear view mirror, over the shoulders (head checks) and camera(s), if equipped, when backing.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  51. When does a rear camera activate to show the area behind the vehicle?

    A car's dashboard screen showing the rear camera view of an empty driveway behind the car, with green, yellow and red guide lines
    • When the vehicle passes 5 mph
    • When the driver shifts into reverse
    • When the headlights are turned on
    • When the brake pedal is pressed
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    Correct answer: When the driver shifts into reverse

    The rear camera activates when the driver shifts into reverse.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  52. How can a back-up warning feature alert the driver to an object or car directly behind?

    The rear bumper of a blue car with a row of small round parking sensors and a small rear camera lens above a blank license plate
    • Only through a spoken message
    • By braking the vehicle automatically
    • Only through a flashing light on the bumper
    • Through a sound, a vibration, or a mix of both
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    Correct answer: Through a sound, a vibration, or a mix of both

    The back-up warning feature lets the driver know, through a sound, vibration, or a mix, if there is an object or car directly behind.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  53. What should a driver still do before changing lanes when the vehicle has a blind spot monitor?

    A blue car on a road with a dashed white line down the middle and an amber turn signal flashing at its front and rear on one side.
    • Check mirrors and look over the shoulders
    • Rely on the monitor warnings alone
    • Tap the horn before moving over
    • Turn off the monitor before moving over
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    Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over the shoulders

    The blind spot monitor warnings can help with lane changes, but the driver should still always check their mirrors and look over their shoulders before changing lanes.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  54. What does a curve speed warning do?

    • Warns the driver when drifting out of the lane
    • Warns the driver when following too closely
    • Warns when approaching a curve or exit too quickly
    • Slows the vehicle automatically in a curve
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    Correct answer: Warns when approaching a curve or exit too quickly

    A curve speed warning warns the driver when they are approaching a curve or exit on the road too quickly.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  55. What does a surround or around-view monitor system display?

    • Only a view of the area behind the vehicle
    • A bird's-eye view of the vehicle from overhead
    • A map of the nearest exits and rest areas
    • A list of recent vehicle malfunctions and alerts
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    Correct answer: A bird's-eye view of the vehicle from overhead

    A surround or around-view monitor system displays a birds-eye view of the vehicle from overhead and shows a moving image on the vehicle's display monitor.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  56. What does a forward collision warning system not do by itself?

    • Alert the driver of an impending collision
    • Scan the road ahead while driving
    • Detect a slower moving or stationary vehicle ahead
    • Automatically brake for the driver
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    Correct answer: Automatically brake for the driver

    A forward collision warning alerts drivers to an impending collision, but the warning alone will not automatically brake for the driver.

    Source: ⁨New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25))⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual

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  57. Drivers need to be aware of traffic behind their vehicle. When should they check their mirrors continually?

    The view from the driver's seat: the road ahead through the windshield, the inside rear-view mirror showing a red car behind, and both side mirrors
    • Only after the vehicle has already stopped or turned
    • Only when another vehicle is seen coming from behind
    • Before slowing down, stopping, turning or changing lanes
    • Only before starting the engine at the start of a trip
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    Correct answer: Before slowing down, stopping, turning or changing lanes

    Drivers should check their mirrors continually before slowing down, stopping, turning or changing lanes.

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

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