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New Hampshire Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
On a highway, how far ahead should you signal before changing lanes or exiting?
At least 500 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 1,000 feet
At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 500 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and on the highway at least 500 feet before changing lanes or exiting.
Source: Section 5: Basic Driving β Communicating and Signaling
Question 2
How far before a turn should you signal in New Hampshire?
At least 300 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 100 feet
At least 1,000 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and earlier in rain, snow or fog.
Source: Section 5: Basic Driving β Communicating and Signaling
Question 3
When does NH law require headlights to be on?
Only inside tunnels and covered bridges
From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Only from midnight until 5 a.m. on any road
Only on interstate highways after dark
Correct answer: From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and whenever weather keeps you from seeing 1,000 feet ahead.
Source: Section 5: Basic Driving β Communicating and Signaling
Question 4
Rain or fog keeps you from seeing people and vehicles how far ahead before headlights are required?
100 feet
1,000 feet
250 feet
One mile
Correct answer: 1,000 feet
Headlights must be on whenever rain, snow or fog keeps persons and vehicles from being clearly seen 1,000 feet ahead.
Source: Section 5: Basic Driving β Communicating and Signaling
Question 5
What is the rule for turning right on a steady red light in NH?
Only allowed on weekends
Allowed after a stop, unless posted
Allowed without stopping
Never allowed
Correct answer: Allowed after a stop, unless posted
After stopping, a right turn on red is allowed only if no sign prohibits it.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 6
Who must you obey if a police officer directing traffic gives a different instruction than the traffic light?
Whichever is safer
The traffic light signal
The police officer
The car ahead
Correct answer: The police officer
A police officer directing traffic overrules any traffic light or sign and must be obeyed.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 7
What happens to fines in a New Hampshire work zone?
They may be doubled
They are always tripled
They are waived
They are halved
Correct answer: They may be doubled
Fines may be doubled in a work zone, which will be clearly marked before you enter; slow down and don't tailgate.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Work Zone Signs
Question 8
What does a solid white line between lanes mean in New Hampshire?
No changing lanes or passing
Pass with care
Bike lane ahead
Two-way traffic
Correct answer: No changing lanes or passing
Drivers are prohibited from changing lanes or passing across a solid white line; broken lines may be crossed when safe.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Pavement Markings
Question 9
With double lines in the center, when may you pass?
When the line on your side is solid
When your side is broken
Only at night
Never
Correct answer: When your side is broken
You must not pass if the line on your side is solid; if it is broken, you may pass when safe.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Pavement Markings
Question 10
What color is the edge line on the left edge of a one-way road?
Yellow
Blue
Red
White
Correct answer: Yellow
Edge lines are white on two-way roads and on the right of one-way roads, and yellow on the left edge of one-way roads.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Pavement Markings
Question 11
When may you resume normal speed after a work zone?
When no workers are visible
After one mile
At the END ROAD WORK sign
As soon as the cones end
Correct answer: At the END ROAD WORK sign
Obey work zone signs and don't resume normal speed until the End Road Work sign is visible.
Source: Section 11: Sharing the Road β Work Zones
Question 12
Should you slow down in a work zone with no reduced speed limit posted?
Yes, always reduce speed
No, keep the posted limit
Only at night
Only if workers wave
Correct answer: Yes, always reduce speed
Always reduce speed in a work zone even if no lower limit is posted; narrow lanes and rough pavement are hazards.
Source: Section 11: Sharing the Road β Work Zones
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