New Hampshire Car / Permit Practice Test 7

11.Why does the manual suggest avoiding the right lane on steep hills and near truck weigh stations?

Large vehicles use that lane on grades and when rejoining traffic from weigh stationsThe right lane has a lower posted speed limit on hillsThe right lane is reserved by law for commercial trafficPassing is prohibited in the right lane

12.What is the best defense against hydroplaning on a wet New Hampshire road?

Steering hard toward the shoulder at the first sign of itLetting some air out of the tires for a wider footprintSlowing down, and keeping tires well treaded and properly inflatedBraking firmly to push the water out from under the tires

13.The rear of your car begins sliding sideways on an icy road. How should you respond?

Ease off the gas and steer the way the rear end is slidingAccelerate to pull the car back into lineBrake hard and hold the wheel straightShift into reverse to slow the wheels

14.What does the manual say about air bags and safety belts?

An air bag replaces the need for a belt in newer carsAir bags work only for passengers, never for the driverBelts should be left off in the front seat of an air bag vehicleAir bags add to belt protection, and belts should still be worn

15.A motorcycle ahead has its turn signal blinking. Why should you wait before turning across its path?

Riders are not allowed to signal turns at intersectionsSignals on motorcycles are visible only from behindA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping, not turningThe signal may still be on from a previous turn, since most do not cancel on their own

16.What does the One License Concept require of a new New Hampshire resident?

Every valid license from another jurisdiction must be surrenderedThe out-of-state license may be kept as a backupOnly commercial licenses need to be turned inThe old license must be mailed back after 90 days

17.Which of these places does the manual list as illegal for parking, even with no sign posted?

A metered space after business hoursA gravel shoulder on a rural roadAlongside another vehicle that is already parkedA hotel parking area

18.An ambulance approaches with its siren wailing and lights flashing. What should you do?

Speed up to clear the road aheadMove over to the right edge of the roadway and stop until it has gone byMove to the left lane and keep drivingStop where you are, even in the middle of an intersection

19.What do blue highway signs in New Hampshire generally point a driver toward?

Services available to motorists along the routeSharp curves and other roadway hazardsStretches of road where passing is bannedA detour around a construction project

20.What does the crossbuck, the large white X-shaped sign, mark?

A crossing used only by pedestriansThe exact spot where a railroad crosses the roadAn intersection with no traffic control at allThe point where a divided highway ends