New Hampshire permit test practice

What does a solid green traffic light mean, according to the manual?

1. ASlow down, prepare to stop
2. BStop, unless turning right
3. CProceed with caution, yielding to those presentCorrect
4. DOnly left turns are allowed

Why: A solid green light means a driver may go through the intersection if clear, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.

What does a solid yellow traffic light indicate?

1. AThe light is malfunctioning
2. BDrivers must stop right away
3. CPedestrians may not cross
4. DA warning the light is turning redCorrect

Why: A solid yellow light is a warning that the traffic light is about to change to red.

According to the manual, drivers should yield to which of the following in an intersection even without a specific traffic control device requiring it?

1. AOnly vehicles with a signal on
2. BPedestrians and drivers still in itCorrect
3. COnly vehicles that arrived after them
4. DVehicles parked nearby

Why: The manual lists pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers still in the intersection among those to whom a driver should yield.

Under Sherrill's Law, what must a driver do with a lane that is wholly or partially blocked by an incident?

1. ARemain in the lane and slow down
2. BStraddle both lanes until clear
3. CVacate the blocked lane as soon as it is safeCorrect
4. DWait for a police escort to move

Why: Sherrill's Law requires drivers to vacate any lane wholly or partially blocked as soon as possible.

What should a driver avoid doing regarding space to the sides of their vehicle, according to the manual?

1. AProviding space in crosswalks
2. BAllowing space for merging cars
3. CAvoiding crowding the center line
4. DDriving beside others too longCorrect

Why: The manual advises avoiding driving next to other vehicles for long periods since the vehicle may sit in a blind spot.

According to the manual, should back-up cameras be relied on as the primary tool for backing safely?

1. AYes, cameras alone suffice
2. BNo, use them with mirrors tooCorrect
3. COnly at night, cameras suffice
4. DOnly in lots, cameras suffice

Why: Back-up cameras help when used with mirrors and head checks but should never be the primary tool for backing safely.

What is the best way to avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, according to the manual?

1. AApply the brakes firmly and hold them steady
2. BSlow down on wet roads with pooled waterCorrect
3. CTurn the steering wheel sharply
4. DShift the vehicle into neutral

Why: The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to slow down in the rain or when the road is wet with pooled water.

Why can farm machinery operators be especially at risk when a vehicle approaches from behind?

1. AFarm machinery drives above the limit
2. BOperators cannot hear the vehicle approachingCorrect
3. CFarm machinery has no lights at all
4. DFarm machinery is invisible to drivers

Why: The manual notes that the operator of farm machinery cannot hear approaching vehicles, so drivers should pass with caution.

According to the manual, roughly what percentage of all fatal traffic crashes each year involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?

1. AAbout 10 percent
2. BAbout 40 percentCorrect
3. CAbout 30 percent
4. DAbout 25 percent

Why: Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year.

What visual acuity must an applicant with sight in only one eye demonstrate to pass the vision test?

1. A20/50
2. B20/30Correct
3. C20/20
4. D20/40

Why: An applicant with sight in only one eye must have a visual acuity of 20/30 to pass the vision test.