New Hampshire Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Judgment, vision, and reaction time

Alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce a driver's judgment, vision, and reaction time: they blur vision, slow focus, reduce distance judgment, and slow the ability to process information.

Correct answer: The licensed adult accompanying the unlicensed driver

NH law makes the person accompanying the unlicensed driver liable for any violation the learner commits while practicing — a strong reason to supervise carefully.

Correct answer: Backing up or reversing direction

Never back up or reverse direction at a toll plaza. Doing so creates a serious hazard for the vehicles behind you.

Correct answer: No — the police report satisfies the reporting requirement, though you may still file one

If the crash is investigated by a police officer, drivers are not required to file a separate report — the officer's report satisfies the requirement. A driver who wishes to file one (the DSMV 400) still may.

Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to yield, especially to any vehicle already in the intersection or on your right

At an intersection with no control devices, reduce speed and be prepared to yield — give way to a vehicle already in the intersection and to the vehicle on your right when you arrive together.

Correct answer: Speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, and ignoring traffic control devices

Aggressive driving is intentionally committing an action that endangers people or property — typical behaviors include speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, improper signaling, and failing to obey traffic control devices.

Correct answer: Exercise due care to ensure their safety and protection

Drivers must ensure the safety and protection of bicyclists and exercise due care, including leaving a reasonable and prudent passing distance.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution, watching for cross traffic and pedestrians.

Correct answer: I-93 from mile marker 45 to the Vermont border

New Hampshire law sets a 70 mph limit specifically on the portion of I-93 from mile marker 45 to the Vermont border — a distinctive NH exception to the usual 65 mph maximum.

Correct answer: Make sure your turn signal has switched off

Cancel your signal after the maneuver. A signal left blinking can mislead other drivers about your intentions.

Correct answer: Time

Nothing reduces the effects of alcohol except TIME. Coffee, food, fresh air, exercise, or cold showers may make a person more alert but do not counter alcohol's effects. Each ounce takes about an hour to pass through the body.

Correct answer: A valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and type for the vehicle

The accompanying person must hold a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and type for the vehicle being driven.

Correct answer: Obey the posted speed limit but do not come to a stop

In an E-ZPass lane, obey the posted speed limit but do not come to a stop, never back up, and do not get out of your vehicle.

Correct answer: The Operator Accident Report (DSMV 400)

The Operator Accident Report (DSMV 400) is available at any DMV office, on the DMV website, or at any police department. If the driver is injured, a passenger may file it.

Correct answer: Slow down, and stop if necessary, to give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians

A yield sign means slow down and give the right of way, stopping if needed, to traffic already on the road you are entering or crossing.

Correct answer: They may interfere with your ability to process information and drive safely

Emotions may interfere with a driver's ability to process information. Being overly worried, excited, afraid, angry, or depressed can affect your ability to drive safely.

Correct answer: Most are only about two feet wide, so they hide easily in a vehicle's blind spot

Because most motorcycles are only about two feet wide, they may not be easily identifiable in traffic and can be easily hidden in a vehicle's blind spot. It is also hard to judge how fast they are traveling.

Correct answer: You may turn left in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped

A green arrow means a protected turn — you may go in the direction of the arrow because conflicting traffic is being held by a red light.

Correct answer: 10 mph below the normally posted speed limit

In a school zone during the posted times, the limit is 10 mph below the normally posted limit for that road. Slow down and watch for children.

Correct answer: Take turns, with drivers alternating (a "zipper" merge)

When lanes merge, alternate smoothly like a zipper — one vehicle from each lane in turn. This keeps traffic flowing and reduces conflicts.