Final Exam Flashcards
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means
passing is permitted on the broken line side
A cross buck sign means
Railroad crossing
A diamond-shaped sign
Warns of existing or possible hazards.
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass
A down pointed triangle means
Yield
A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians because:
They’re hard to see in traffic
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
Read the labels on the drug before driving
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?
A stop sign
A green arrow on a traffic light means
Go if it’s safe
A hand held portable device is ok to use for
Never. New Hampshire law prohibits the use of hand held portable devices while driving
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
A “No Zone” is:
A trucks blind spot
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A blind person
A police office overrules all traffics signs lights etc.
True
A police officer directing traffic directs you to go through a red light. What should you do?
Go on as directed.
A police officer stops you, charges you with driving under the influence of alcohol and tells you that you must take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood. You as the driver:
Must take the test or risk losing your driver’s license.
A red sign means
Stop or do something.
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so
A steady circular yellow light on a traffic signal means:
Both B and C above.
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Slow down and prepare to stop
A white sign indicates a
Law or rule
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Slow down and proceed with caution
A “B” restriction on a drivers license means
The driver must wear corrective lenses
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
watch for children walking along the side of the road
Always signal when:
changing lanes pulling in or out of a parking space pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley
An ‘End School Zone’ sign indicates
The end of a reduced speed zone
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as another vehicle. You should:
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on the right
Another car is trying to pass your car. You should
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
As a driver. you must yield to:
-Funeral processions. -Fire trucks on a way to a fire. -Police cars with lights and sirens activated.
At a railroad crossing with stop signs, lights or other stop devices. a driver must stop no closer than __ feet, or more than __ feet from the nearest rail.
15 and 50
At night, slow down and always:
Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles
Before backing up, you should
Turn your head and look through the rear window
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Early enough so others know your plans
Before switching on the ignition, you should
-Buckle your seat belt. -Be sure adult passengers have buckled their seat belts. -Be sure child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Bicyclists are required to:
Obey traffic signs, signals and other traffic laws except those which by their nature cannot apply.
Bicyclists must ride on the _____ side is the road
Right
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding when clear corresponds with
A flashing red light
Demerit points for carrying passengers in a truck not so designed
3
Demerit points for driving after a license suspension would be
6 points.
Demerit points for driving after license suspension or revocation
6
Demerit points for driving while in possession of a controlled substance
6
Demerit points for driving without a license
4 points
Demerit points for failing to abide by license restrictions
2 points
Demerit points for for following fire trucks too closely
3
Demerit points for improper passing
4
Demerit points for improper use of a license
6 points
Demerit points for racing or reckless driving
6
Demerit points for speeding 25 mph or more over the speed limit would be
4 points
Demerit points for yellow line violation
4
Distracted driving may be caused by:
Eating, drinking beverages, or smoking Using cellular phones and/or texting Changing the radio, CD, or tape
Do not pass
-On hills or curves. -When school bus lights are flashing. -When approaching an intersection
Drinking alcohol and driving is:
A serious traffic safety problem
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Has no effect on blood alcohol content
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left
Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop
Drivers may not make a right turn on red when
-A pedestrian or vehicle is in the intersection. -A walk signal is being displayed for an intersecting crosswalk. -A sign prohibits turning right on red
Drivers under 18 years of age are subject to 3 months suspension after _____ demerit points
6
Driving at night requires increased caution because
A driver cannot see as well at night
Driving significantly under the speed limit is
Illegal.
Fire apparatus responding to an alarm should not be followed closer than
500 feet
How do you check your blind spots?
By turning your head and looking over your shoulders
How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?
Once every year.
Hydroplaning occurs when the vehicle’s tires ride up on water in the roadway during heavy rains. To prevent hydroplaning you should:
-Insure that the ti res on the vehicle have good tread depth. -Insure that the tires on the vehicle are inflated to the proper pressure. -Reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rain.
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must
Follow the directions indicated by the crossing guard
If a green arrow turns into a green light, you:
May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic
If a person using a white cane and or guide dog is attempting to cross the street without using a crosswalk, you should:
Stop and let them cross.
If a transit vehicle (bus) has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:
Yield
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road.
The right side
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should
Sound your horn
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction the far right lane will have the smoothest flow of traffic.
False
If two drivers arrive at the same time at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs,
The driver on the right has the right-of-way
If you are driving behind a motorcycle, you must
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane
If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings
If you are over 21 years old a blood alcohol level of _____% is legal evidence of intoxication in New Hampshire
.08
If you are required to submit an official crash report to the DMV in Concord, it must be received within ____ of the crash
15 days
If you are under 21 years old a blood alcohol level of _____ % is legal evidence of intoxication.
.02
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is:
Stop driving
If you hold an out of state license you must turn in any and all out of state drivers licenses before being issued one from the state of New Hampshire
True
If you refuse a breath test your license will be suspended for
180 days
If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should:
Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers
If your vehicle is stuck in a snowstorm on an interstate highway, you should:
Put a white flag on radio antenna, leave the car running, and keep the windows shut.
If your wheels drop off the pavement onto the shoulder of the road you should
slow down and turn back onto the pavement very carefully
In school zones, the speed limit is ________ the posted speed limit
10 mph below
In the case of all private passenger vehicles registered by an individual the registration expires
The last day of the owners birth month
In which of the following ways can drinking alcoholic beverages affect you?
Slows your reaction time Gives you a feeling of false confidence Impairs your thinking ability
It is best to keep a space cushion:
On all sides of the vehicle
It is important to be on the alert for motorcycles because:
They are harder to see than cars
It is legal to park on any bridge or highway tunnel.
False
Many bicyclists do not have turn signals; therefore, the driver has to use hand signals. A hand signal in which the left hand is pointing toward the ground indicates:
Slow Down.
New Hampshire law requires operators and passengers on a motorcycle to wear an approved protective helmet until _______ years of age
18
New residents to New Hampshire have _____ to obtain a New Hampshire drivers license
60 days
No tire is in safe operating condition if it is worn to a point of less than _______ of tread design remains on the face of the tire
2/32
On a highway you should signal at least ______ before the turn
500 feet
On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the:
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using emergency signals. You should:
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by:
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
On slippery roads, you should:
Slow down
Other than by your turn signals, other motorists can sometimes determine your intention to turn by:
Your vehicle positions and eye contact
Parking is not allowed within _____ of a Stop sign
30 feet
Parking is not allowed within _____ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing
50 feet
Passing is not allowed within _______ of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
100 feet
Pedestrians must walk on the _____ side of the road
Left
Persons driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor are:
Every driver’s problem whether they drink or not.
Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:
Are distracting activities
Regulatory signs:
indicate what a driver must or must not do
Right turn on red lights are permitted after stop except when
All of the above
Round signs indicate
Upcoming railroad crossings.
Safety belts are life belts. They:
Should be worn at all times when driving or riding in a vehicle.
Stress can affect your driving by:
Lessening your concentration on the driving task
The best procedure to avoid an impending head-on collision is to:
Reduce your speed and steer to the right.
The boss chews you out just before quitting time. You don’t say much, but you think he is unfair and you are angry! When you get to your car, you should
Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home.
The minimum drinking age in this state is ____ years.
21
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or killed in a traffic crash is:
Wear your seat belt
The safest speed is the average speed at which other traffic is moving, provided that the average speed is …
Not greater than the posted speed limit.
The slowest you may travel on an interstate highway is
45 mph
The speed limit in a business or urban residence is
30 mph
The speed limit in a school zone 45 minutes before and after school is
10 less than posted
To avoid crashes with vehicles in your “blind spots”:
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes
To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Listen and look both ways and then proceed if it is safe to do so
To check your ‘blind spot’ when changing lanes to the left you should glance:
Over your left shoulder
To determine a safe speed at which you should drive. you must consider which of the following factors:
All of the above.
To help relieve fatigue on a trip, it is a good idea to:
Stop for a rest every two hours
To make a right turn you should be in the
Right lane
Traffic that is traveling in the same direction is separated by:
Broken white lines.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a rural residence district is
35 mph
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
The time of day
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
It harms both driving skills and judgement
What is the international symbol for blindness?
White Cane
What is the most common cause of traffic crashes
Human error
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching you while displaying flashing red or blue lights?
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop
When a driver sees an animal on the roadway
the driver should be very cautious
When a traffic light shows both a green light and a red arrow in the direction you wish to turn. you should:
Not make the turn.
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens you must
Pull over to the right and stop
When approached by an emergency vehicle, the driver must immediately
Pull to the right and stop
When approaching a farm vehicle on the highway, a driver must remember:
These vehicles travel at a slow speed.
When approaching a horse and rider, you should:
Slow down and proceed with caution.
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers
May continue driving
When approaching a steady green light, drivers should
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
When approaching a steady yellow light, drivers should
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection
When can you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
After coming to a complete stop and ensuring it is safe to proceed
When changing lanes on a highway:
-Always signal a lane change -Check the rearview and outside mirrors -Check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should
Slow down and be prepared to stop
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
Accelerate to the speed of traffic
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Once you have moved into the exit lane
When may you pass on the right shoulder of the road?
Never
When parking uphill with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
When passing on a multi-lane highway:
Be sure the passing lane is clear
When should drivers use hand-over-hand steering
When turning the wheel at low speeds.
When signaling to make a turn or lane change you should:
Signal every time you intend to make a turn or lane change
When signaling to make a turn or lane change you should:
Signal every time you intend to make a turn or lane change.
When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce
proof of insurance. their license. proof of registration
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass:
If traffic is clear
When towing a trailer load, it is important to Ensure that the trailer’s load is properly balanced. About ______ percent of the total trailer weight should be on the vehicle’s trailer hitch.
10 to 15
When turning or changing lanes you must:
Always signal your intentions even when there is no traffic visible.
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
yield to all trains at the crossing
When you approach a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position, you should:
Assume that the driver will open the door as you approach.
When you are being “tailgated”:
-if there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right -if there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the -tailgater to drive around you never slow down quickly
When you are involved in an accident causing death, personal injury or aggregate damage over _________ dollars, you just submit a written report to the department of motor vehicles
$1,000
When you double your speed, the stopping distance is nearly ______ times greater
4
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must:
drive to the right side of the road and stop
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must
Pull to the curb and stop
When you take a road test for a driver’s license:
All of the above.
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
Close to the right side of the street
Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol:
-The amount of food in the stomach. -The body weight of an individual. -How much time passes between drinks.
Which of the following is an UNSAFE distraction when driving?
Texting a message on your cell phone
Which of the following is the best thing to do before backing a car out of a driveway?
Check behind the vehicle before you get in
Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.
Which of the following will reduce the affects of alcohol in the body?
Time.
Which of the statements is not a proper procedure when making a turn at an intersection:
You should go even if there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
Which of these statements about weather changes when driving is true?
-A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving. -Slow down in rain and fog. -Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you.
Which statement about speed is true?
Both: “Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous” and “Speeding can kill”.
Which way would you steer if you have a blow out
Straight
While driving your wheels slip off the road edge. You should:
Slow down using the brakes gently and when at a safe speed turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement.
While driving, you come upon a sign which says, “Reduced speed 35 MPH.”. You as a driver should know:
That the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at this sign
Work zone signs mean:
less than ideal conditions are present for driving
You are approaching a 4-way stop sign:
You must stop and yield to all traffic within the intersection.
You are approaching a flashing red signal at an intersection. You should:
Come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go when it is safe.
You are approaching a stopped school bus which is running the flashing red stop lights. How far from the bus must you stop:
25 feet.
You are coming to a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
Stop and look for a train.
You are coming to an intersection that has a steady circular red light and you are planning on turning right. There is a vehicle close behind you. You should:
Signal, come to a complete stop, and turn right when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles
You are driving a vehicle with front wheel drive and you go into a skid. To correct the skid, you should:
Steer in the direction you want the car to go.
You are driving and have a blowout. You should:
Hold your steering wheel tight and steer to stop on the shoulder.
You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching. Your head lamps:
Should be on low beam.
You are driving in the right lane on a multiple lane highway and want to change to the left lane. You should:
-Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes -Look over your left shoulder for traffic on your left side before changing lanes -Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal
You are driving on a 4-lane highway. A slow moving vehicle is in your lane. Traffic is moderate. Before changing lanes you must:
-Signal your intentions for a least 100 feet. -Make sure your blind spot is clear. -Make sure that there is sufficient room in traffic to make the move and never violate other traffics’ three second interval.
You are driving on a four-lane divided highway. The traffic lanes are indicated by a solid white line. You should know that:
The solid white line may not be crossed.
You are driving on the entry on ramp of a freeway. You should:
Check for vehicles in the near lane, adjust speed for approaching vehicles, signal and enter the near lane.
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
Pull over to the right and stop.
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know:
-That the truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit. -That you may not be able to safely pass the truck -That you may not be able to legally pass the truck.
You are driving, and it starts to sleet or snow. You should
-Keep your windshield and mirrors clear. -Allow additional distance between your vehicle and others you are following. -Approach all vehicles with caution
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
Do not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid
You are involved in an accident. You should:
-Stop immediately. -Help the injured. -Call the police.
You are late to work and in a hurry. Before you back into the street:
Check for children and other objects around your car.
You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be
In the left lane of the street
You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. When the intersection is clear:
You must stop again at the stop sign or stop line.
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should
Signal and keep your wheels straight
You cannot pass safely unless
-You can see far enough ahead -You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic-Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass
You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should:
Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.
You have 24 hours to produce a license after being stopped
False
You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:
-deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive -simply saying “ No thanks, I’m driving” if someone offers you a drink -calling a taxi
You may not park within ______ of a fire hydrant
15 feet
You may not park:
on a crosswalk or marked bicycle lane
You may not pass another vehicle within ______ of an intersection or railroad crossing
100 feet
You may pass another vehicle :
None of the above.
You may pass if the line dividing two lanes is a ___________ line
Broken white
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
All of the above.
You must not park on a highway unless your vehicle can be seen for at least
200 feet
You must put your headlights on low beam when approaching or overtaking another vehicle within
150 feet
You must remove ______ from an unattended vehicle
Keys
You must stop for anyone displaying a blue light
False
You must turn into the lane that is closest to the lane from which you came
True
You must yield to other drivers:
When entering a street from a garage or alley
You notice a traffic sign indicating a sharp curve ahead. What is the best driving procedure entering the curve?
You should slow down before entering the curve.
You step on the brake pedal and it sinks to the floor. The first thing you should do is:
Pump the brake pedal to build up enough pressure to stop the vehicle.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear
You wish to drive a heavy truck in New Hampshire. You must:
Have a valid driver’s license for the category of vehicle you wish to drive.
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
You cannot see without moving your head
Your license is valid for ______ birthdays from the date of issuance
5
