New Hampshire DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

You should use high beams when you are driving in open country and there is no traffic in sight. High beams help you see farther ahead, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. They can also reflect off precipitation, causing glare. In New Hampshire, you must use low beams when you are within 150 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 150 feet of a vehicle you are following. Also use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

Not quite. The answer is the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions.

While you drive, keep both hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel: The nine o'clock and three o'clock positions, or even the eight o'clock and four o'clock positions in newer vehicles equipped with airbags. The driver's-side airbag deploys at very high speed out of the steering wheel. If your hands are higher on the steering wheel than nine o'clock and three o'clock, the deploying airbag could push your hands into your face, injuring you.

Not quite. The answer is spotting hazards well in advance.

You can avoid panic stops by spotting hazards well in advance and planning how to deal with them. Stopping suddenly is dangerous and is usually a sign of a driver who is not paying attention. If you stop suddenly, you may get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you or you may skid and lose control of your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and slow down safely.

When you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your lane, you should adjust your speed and slow down safely. If possible, change into another lane.

Not quite. The answer is dim your headlights

Under New Hampshire law, when meeting or following a vehicle at night, you must dim your headlights at least 150 feet away. Do not wait for the other drivers to dim their headlights first.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is Whenever you are within 150 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 150 feet of a vehicle you are following

New Hampshire law requires you to dim your headlights whenever you are within 150 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 150 feet of a vehicle you are following. Note that the range of high-beam headlights typically exceeds 150 feet. Therefore, you should also dim your high beams whenever they shine on another occupied vehicle.

Source: Night Driving Tips, Night Driving, Part Eleven - Hazardous Driving Conditions, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is look toward the right edge of the road

If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, don't stare at the lights. Steer by the line at the outside edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Not quite. The answer is check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and then check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder toward the rear.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

When it is raining or the road is wet, as you go faster, your tires will start to ride up on the water like water skis because of low traction with the road. This condition is called hydroplaning. To avoid this condition, drive slower than 35 mph on wet roads.

Not quite. The answer is 18

Under New Hampshire law, all occupants of a vehicle who are under 18 years of age must wear safety belts or suitable child restraints.

Source: Safety Equipment, Vehicle Equipment - Part Four, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 15 days.

If you are involved in an accident that results in death, injury, or more than $1,000 of property damage, you must file an accident report within 15 days.

Source: Insurance, Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a day/night mirror

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use a day/night mirror. Adjust it before you drive.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Before turning at a red signal, you must stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians. Also, in New Hampshire, you cannot turn right at an intersection with pedestrian signals unless a steady DON'T WALK signal is displayed.

Source: Red, Traffic Lights, Part Five - Rules of the Road, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is the side that is hit.

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will seem to be thrown toward the side that is hit – relative to the vehicle, that is. Relative to the ground, the side that is hit is actually being pushed toward you.

Not quite. The answer is continue through the intersection, then pull over to the right and stop.

Do not block an intersection, even if an emergency vehicle is approaching. If you are in an intersection when you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching, continue through the intersection. Then pull over to the right as soon as you can and stop.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Before you change lanes, you must signal and check your mirrors. However, your car has blind spots on both sides that are large enough to hide another car. The only way to check those blind spots is to look over your shoulder.

Source: Changing Lanes; Lane Position; Part Seven - Following, Passing, and Lane Usage; State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Continue to your exit, then pull over to the right.

If you are in an intersection when you're approached by an emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren or displaying flashing lights, you must clear the intersection and pull over to the right to let the emergency vehicle pass. And a roundabout is one type of intersection. If you're in a roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over to the right and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Before changing lanes, you must make sure that you won't be getting in the way of other vehicles. Do the following: 1) Signal in the direction in which you intend to move. 2) Look in your rear-view mirror for traffic approaching from the rear. 3) Look in your side mirror for traffic approaching from that side. 4) Turn your head in the direction of the move to check your blind spot.