Free New Hampshire DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / NH

Question 1

Which of the following may impair your ability to drive?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Prescription drugs.

Answer

Alcohol.

Answer

Fatigue.

Question 2

What is the speed limit in most residential areas unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph.

Answer

15 mph.

Answer

20 mph.

Answer

30 mph.

Question 3

What is the safest way to enter a curve?

Accepted Answer

Slow down before the curve and accelerate out.

Answer

Accelerate through the curve.

Answer

Brake sharply during the turn.

Answer

Maintain your speed.

Question 4

When driving in a construction zone, you should:

Accepted Answer

Follow posted speed limits and obey flaggers.

Answer

Speed up to pass quickly.

Answer

Ignore warning signs.

Answer

Honk to alert workers.

Question 5

If you are turning left at an intersection and an oncoming vehicle is going straight, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The oncoming vehicle.

Answer

You do.

Answer

Whoever gets there first.

Answer

Neither.

Question 6

What should you do if you encounter a funeral procession?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way and avoid cutting into the procession.

Answer

Honk to alert the drivers.

Answer

Pass the lead vehicle quickly.

Answer

Ignore it and drive normally.

Question 7

What is hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

Sliding on wet roads due to loss of tire traction.

Answer

Driving over dry pavement too fast.

Answer

Flying in a seaplane.

Answer

Skidding on ice due to braking.

Question 8

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and proceed when safe.

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer

Yield to pedestrians only.

Answer

Ignore it if no cars are present.

Question 9

You may not park your vehicle:

Accepted Answer

In front of a private driveway.

Answer

On a hill with wheels turned.

Answer

Parallel to the curb on a residential street.

Answer

In a parking garage.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about large trucks?

Accepted Answer

They have larger blind spots.

Answer

They stop faster than smaller vehicles.

Answer

They are less affected by weather.

Answer

They use less space to turn.

Question 11

What is the best way to handle a sharp curve?

Accepted Answer

Slow down before entering the curve.

Answer

Speed up before the curve.

Answer

Brake in the middle of the curve.

Answer

Honk as you approach.

Question 12

When is it legal to pass on the right?

Accepted Answer

When a vehicle ahead is turning left.

Answer

On any two-lane road.

Answer

Only in a school zone.

Answer

When you are in a hurry.

Question 13

You must report a collision to law enforcement if:

Accepted Answer

Anyone is injured or there is major damage.

Answer

There is only property damage.

Answer

You’re late for an appointment.

Answer

The other driver suggests it.

Question 14

What is the 'three-second rule' used for?

Accepted Answer

Following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Answer

Measuring time at stop signs.

Answer

Reaction time when braking.

Answer

Turning at intersections.

Question 15

If a traffic signal is not working, you should:

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Answer

Proceed through without stopping.

Answer

Turn around and find another route.

Answer

Wait for police to direct traffic.

Question 16

At a red light where no sign prohibits it, a right turn is allowed:

Accepted Answer

Only after coming to a complete stop and yielding.

Answer

Immediately, without stopping.

Answer

Only when a green arrow appears.

Answer

Never - right turns on red are not permitted.

Question 17

When parking downhill on a two-way street with a curb, your front wheels should be:

Accepted Answer

Turned to the right (toward the curb).

Answer

Turned to the left (toward the street).

Answer

Straight ahead.

Answer

Parallel to the curb.

Question 18

What is the purpose of a "zipper merge"?

Accepted Answer

To allow drivers to take turns merging in heavy traffic.

Answer

To block other cars from merging.

Answer

To speed up and cut off other vehicles.

Answer

To merge only at the last possible moment.

Question 19

When should you use hazard lights?

Accepted Answer

To signal an emergency or stopped vehicle.

Answer

While driving in heavy rain.

Answer

When parked illegally.

Answer

To greet other drivers.

Question 20

What should you do when merging onto a highway?

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of traffic and signal.

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp.

Answer

Force your way into the left lane.

Answer

Honk to alert other drivers.

Question 21

Which of the following is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

3 and 9 o’clock.

Answer

10 and 2 o’clock.

Answer

8 and 4 o’clock.

Answer

6 and 12 o’clock.

Question 22

A yellow road sign shaped like a diamond typically means:

Accepted Answer

Warning or caution.

Answer

Regulatory information.

Answer

Services available.

Answer

Direction or guidance.

Question 23

A broken yellow centerline means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is allowed on the left only when safe.

Answer

You may not pass.

Answer

Passing is allowed in both directions.

Answer

Only trucks may pass.

Question 24

What should you do if your tire blows out while driving?

Accepted Answer

Steer straight and gradually slow down.

Answer

Slam on the brakes.

Answer

Accelerate quickly.

Answer

Immediately swerve off the road.

Question 25

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of traffic in the right lane.

Answer

Drive slower than highway traffic.

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp.

Answer

Enter at any speed without signaling.

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