New Hampshire DMV Practice 4

5 out of 5 (64 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
New Hampshire’s licensing rules have a few details that are easy to miss, and the road signs portion is one of those areas where “I basically know this” can get a little shaky. This NH DMV sign test gives you a focused way to practice the signs, shapes, colors, and traffic-control meanings that show up on the real DMV written test — without wandering through the entire driver manual every time you want a quick review. New Hampshire does not issue a standard learner permit for first-time non-commercial drivers. That part matters. Residents may begin practicing at age 15½, but only under the state’s learning-to-drive rules, with proof of age in the vehicle and the proper supervision. A driver license application starts at age 16, and applicants under 18 have extra requirements stacked on top: an approved driver education course, 40 hours of supervised driving, and at least 10 of those hours completed at night. So the signs test is not some decorative little piece of the process. It is part of the foundation the state expects you to have before you are trusted to drive on your own. This New Hampshire road signs practice test includes 20 multiple-choice questions written in the style of the NH DMV written test. To pass, you need at least 16 correct answers. The questions cover the signs drivers actually rely on: stop and yield signs, warning signs, guide signs, lane-use signs, regulatory signs, and the visual cues that tell you what to do before there is time to think about it too deeply. Which, honestly, is how driving works most of the time. You notice, interpret, and act. For younger drivers, especially those working toward a Youth Operator License, sign recognition ties directly into safer habits. New Hampshire drivers under 18 face limits on driving between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., restrictions on young passengers during the first 6 months, and the basic rule that everyone in the vehicle needs an available seat belt or restraint. Those rules are separate from the road signs test, of course, but they all point toward the same idea: the state wants new drivers to build judgment before independence. Use this NH driving test practice as a serious tune-up before the real exam, a refresher before renewal, or a way to clean up the signs you keep almost remembering. Almost is not ideal at an intersection.
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Sample New Hampshire Permit Test Questions

Question 1

After stopping at a steady red signal in New Hampshire, which movement is generally permitted unless a sign prohibits it?

  1. A Proceeding straight when the intersection appears empty
  2. B Turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road
  3. C Turning right when lawful, after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic
  4. D Following another vehicle through the intersection

Correct answer: C – Turning right when lawful, after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic

RSA 265:10 requires a complete stop at the applicable stop line, crosswalk, or intersection boundary. Unless a sign prohibits the turn, a driver may then turn right when the movement is lawful and after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully using the intersection. The statute does not provide a comparable left-on-red exception.

Source: RSA 265:10, III(a), (f) – Traffic Control Signal Legend

Question 2

How should you respond to a flashing yellow traffic signal?

  1. A Continue at the same speed without changing your approach
  2. B Make a complete stop before entering
  3. C Slow down and proceed through with caution
  4. D Wait until the signal changes to green

Correct answer: C – Slow down and proceed through with caution

A flashing yellow signal permits a driver to proceed only with caution. The driver should slow down, observe the intersection or roadway carefully, and be prepared for entering traffic. Unlike a flashing red signal, a flashing yellow signal does not require a stop unless conditions or another traffic control require one.

Source: RSA 265:12, I(b) – Flashing Signals, New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — § 6, “Traffic Signals”

Question 3

When turning right on a circular green signal, what must a driver do?

  1. A Maintain the normal travel speed throughout the turn
  2. B Stop even when the intersection is clear
  3. C Yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully within the intersection
  4. D Accelerate before entering the crosswalk

Correct answer: C – Yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully within the intersection

Under New Hampshire law, a circular green signal permits a right turn unless a sign prohibits it. A turning driver must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the green signal appears. The driver may proceed only after meeting those yielding duties.

Source: RSA 265:10, I(a) – Traffic Control Signal Legend

Question 4

A solid white edge line on the right side of a highway angles toward the center. What roadway change does this indicate?

  1. A An intersection is immediately ahead
  2. B A work zone begins at the line
  3. C All traffic must turn left
  4. D The usable roadway becomes narrower

Correct answer: D – The usable roadway becomes narrower

A solid white right-edge line identifies the right edge of the roadway. Edge lines may be used to guide drivers through pavement-width transitions and other narrowing roadway features. When that marked edge tapers toward the center, the available roadway width is being reduced, and the driver should remain within the newly defined edge.

Source: N.H. Admin. R. Tra 502.04(a)(3) – Highway Project Design Criteria, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 ed., Revs. 1–3 — § 3B.06, “Edge Line Pavement Markings”, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 ed., Revs. 1–3 — § 5E.03, “Edge Line Markings”

Question 5

What does a steady yellow arrow mean for a driver waiting in a dedicated left-turn lane?

  1. A The driver may not turn under any circumstances
  2. B The driver should accelerate to beat the signal
  3. C The green-arrow movement is ending and a red indication will follow
  4. D The driver has priority over every pedestrian and vehicle

Correct answer: C – The green-arrow movement is ending and a red indication will follow

A steady yellow arrow warns that the related green-arrow movement is being terminated or that a red indication will appear immediately afterward. The driver should recognize that the authorized turning phase is ending and obey the indication that follows. A yellow arrow does not grant priority over pedestrians or other lawful traffic.

Source: RSA 265:10, II(a) – Traffic Control Signal Legend

Question 6

In New Hampshire, when may a driver cross double solid yellow centerlines?

  1. A To enter or leave a driveway or other adjacent property
  2. B Whenever the road has one lane in each direction
  3. C Never, even during an emergency
  4. D To pass a slower motor vehicle

Correct answer: A – To enter or leave a driveway or other adjacent property

Double solid yellow lines prohibit an ordinary pass into opposing traffic. RSA 265:22 allows a driver to cross an unbroken barrier line when necessary to enter or leave a side road or property adjacent to the highway. The statute also lists several narrow exceptions, so the lines should not be described as an absolute barrier in every circumstance.

Source: RSA 265:22, I(a)–(e) – Highway Markings

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