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A car with a transponder approaches a New Hampshire toll booth that has a transponder reader and is not an open road tolling lane. What is the speed limit through the booth?RSA 265:60, II(h)
A driver creeps along a clear, dry New Hampshire highway far below the flow of traffic for no safety reason. What does RSA 265:64 say?RSA 265:64, I
A driver whose car has no transponder reaches a New Hampshire toll booth staffed by a toll collector. What does RSA 265:60 require?RSA 265:60, II(h)
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Speed and following distance, continued
A New Hampshire driver is found 12 mph over the 30 mph prima facie limit. What fine does RSA 265:60, V list, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:60, V
A New Hampshire driver speeds up and blocks the lane each time another car tries to overtake. Under RSA 265:75, this is an example of what?RSA 265:75, III
A New Hampshire highway department truck with amber warning lights is patching the road ahead. What does RSA 265:6-a require of a passing driver?RSA 265:6-a, II
A New Hampshire road is posted at 50 mph, but freezing rain has glazed the pavement. What does the basic rule in RSA 265:60 require?RSA 265:60, I
A New Hampshire town adopts a seasonal speed limit for a road crowded with summer pedestrians and bicycles. What is the longest that seasonal limit may run in any 12-month period?RSA 265:63, VI(c)
A New Hampshire town wants to lower the prima facie speed in a business district after a traffic investigation. What is the lowest limit RSA 265:63, I allows it to declare there?RSA 265:63, I(d)
Agency employees are working on a New Hampshire roadway, close enough to be endangered by passing traffic. The work zone speed is at least how far below the usual posted limit?RSA 265:60, II(g)
Away from the 70 mph stretch of I-93, what is the maximum lawful speed on New Hampshire interstates and turnpikes that are divided highways of four or more lanes?RSA 265:60, II(f)
For how long is a New Hampshire license revoked after a first reckless driving offense under RSA 265:79, I?RSA 265:79, I
How does New Hampshire law measure a safe following distance?RSA 265:25, I
How long before each school opening does New Hampshire's reduced school zone speed begin to apply?RSA 265:60, II(a)
In a posted New Hampshire school zone, how far below the usual posted limit is the prima facie speed during the set times around school opening and closing?RSA 265:60, II(a)
In the toll collection area of a New Hampshire open road tolling lane, what is the per se maximum speed?RSA 265:60, II(i)
New Hampshire law sets a prima facie limit for an unimproved rural highway. What is it?RSA 265:60, II(d)
On which stretch of New Hampshire highway does RSA 265:60 set the speed limit at 70 mph?RSA 265:60, II(f)
RSA 265:79, II sets heavier reckless driving penalties for driving on a New Hampshire way at or above what speed?RSA 265:79, II
Two New Hampshire drivers line up side by side at a light and accelerate hard to see who pulls ahead. How does RSA 265:75 treat this?RSA 265:75, II
Two trucks travel one behind the other on a New Hampshire road outside a business or residence district. What must the rear truck do when conditions permit?RSA 265:25, II
Under New Hampshire's definitions, dwellings must mainly occupy the frontage along a way for what distance before the area counts as a rural residence district?RSA 259:93
Unless a different limit is posted, what speed does New Hampshire law treat as prima facie lawful in a business or urban residence district?RSA 265:60, II(b)
What fine applies to speeding in a highway construction zone manned by workers on a New Hampshire state or interstate highway?RSA 265:6-a, III
What fine does RSA 265:60, V list for driving 26 mph or more above a New Hampshire 55 mph prima facie limit, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:60, V
What is New Hampshire's prima facie speed limit in a rural residence district?RSA 265:60, II(c)
What is the fine for following too closely under New Hampshire's RSA 265:25?RSA 265:25, IV
What is the fine range for a first negligent driving offense under New Hampshire's RSA 265:79-b?RSA 265:79-b
What is the minimum fine for a first reckless driving offense in New Hampshire, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:79, I
What is the top speed New Hampshire law allows for a vehicle that is towing a house trailer?RSA 265:66, I
What minimum speed limit does RSA 265:64 say shall be posted on the interstate highway system in New Hampshire?RSA 265:64, I
Where no more specific limit in RSA 265:60 applies, what is New Hampshire's prima facie speed limit in other locations?RSA 265:60, II(e)
Which of these does RSA 265:60 name as a place where a New Hampshire driver must use an appropriate reduced speed?RSA 265:60, IV
Lanes and passing 28
A bicyclist rides ahead on a New Hampshire road marked with an unbroken center line. May a driver cross the line to go around?RSA 265:22, I(d)
A car and a motorcycle share a laned New Hampshire roadway. What does RSA 265:121 say about the motorcycle's lane?RSA 265:121, I
A car is moving below the normal speed of traffic on a multilane New Hampshire road. Which lane does RSA 265:16 tell the driver to use?RSA 265:16, II
A driver cruises in the left lane of a New Hampshire multilane highway while faster traffic, still within the posted limit, stacks up behind. What does RSA 265:16, IV say?RSA 265:16, IV
A driver on a divided New Hampshire highway misses an exit. What does RSA 265:26 say about crossing the grass median to turn around?RSA 265:26, I
A fallen tree blocks the right half of a two-way New Hampshire road. A driver who swings left of center to get around it owes what duty?RSA 265:16, I(b)
A New Hampshire driver is being overtaken on the left and hears the passing driver's horn. What does RSA 265:18 require of the driver being passed?RSA 265:18, II
A New Hampshire driver overshoots an exit on a controlled access way and thinks about backing up along the shoulder. What does RSA 265:94 say?RSA 265:94, I
A New Hampshire driver passes a bicyclist at 50 mph. How much clearance does RSA 265:143-a presume to be reasonable and prudent?RSA 265:143-a
A New Hampshire driver reaches a rotary traffic island. On which side of the island must the vehicle travel?RSA 265:23, III
A New Hampshire driver traveling at 30 mph or less approaches a bicyclist. What passing distance does RSA 265:143-a presume to be reasonable and prudent?RSA 265:143-a
A New Hampshire driver uses the oncoming lane to pass. The driver must be back in an authorized lane before coming within what distance of an approaching vehicle?RSA 265:20
A New Hampshire driver wants to get around a slow car by swinging onto the gravel shoulder. What does RSA 265:19 say?RSA 265:19, III
A New Hampshire road has three lanes and carries traffic both ways. When may a driver use the center lane?RSA 265:24, II
A New Hampshire street is designated and sign-posted for one-way traffic. What does RSA 265:23 require?RSA 265:23, II
A two-way New Hampshire road climbs toward a hillcrest that hides oncoming traffic. What does RSA 265:21 say about pulling left to pass there?RSA 265:21, I(a)
After overtaking a vehicle on the left in New Hampshire, when may the passing driver move back to the right side of the roadway?RSA 265:18, I
Before moving out of a marked lane on a New Hampshire roadway, what must a driver first do under RSA 265:24?RSA 265:24, I
In which situation does New Hampshire's RSA 265:19 allow a driver to overtake another vehicle on the right?RSA 265:19, I
On a two-way New Hampshire road, a driver may not be on the left side of the roadway within what distance of an intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated?RSA 265:21, I(b)
Traffic is backed up on a divided New Hampshire highway, and a driver slips right of the solid line to travel in the breakdown lane. What is the fine under RSA 265:26?RSA 265:26, II
Traffic is crawling on a New Hampshire highway. May a motorcyclist ride between the lanes of stopped or slow cars?RSA 265:121, III
Two cars meet head on along a narrow New Hampshire road with room for only one line of traffic each way. How much of the main-traveled roadway must each driver give the other?RSA 265:17, I
What is the fine for crossing an unbroken painted line in New Hampshire when no exception in RSA 265:22 applies?RSA 265:22, II
What is the fine under New Hampshire's RSA 265:16 for breaking the keep-right rules, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:16, V
When may a vehicle be driven on a sidewalk in New Hampshire?RSA 265:26-a
Where do the no-passing-zone limits in New Hampshire's RSA 265:21 not apply?RSA 265:21, II
Which of these is a listed reason in RSA 265:22 for crossing an unbroken painted line on a New Hampshire way?RSA 265:22, I(b)
Right-of-way, school buses and emergency vehicles 33
A car ahead has stopped at a New Hampshire crosswalk to let someone cross. What does RSA 265:35 say to a driver coming up from behind?RSA 265:35, IV
A car sits on a New Hampshire shoulder with its hazard lights flashing and no police present. Does the slow-down and wide-berth duty in RSA 265:37-a apply?RSA 265:37-a, I
A car stalls in a travel lane on a New Hampshire road but can still be pushed or rolled. What does RSA 265:37-b require of a driver who is able to move it?RSA 265:37-b, III
A city transit bus has stopped at a New Hampshire curb to let passengers off. What does RSA 265:55 require of a driver approaching or passing it?RSA 265:55
A driver is about to pull out of a private driveway onto a New Hampshire way. To whom must the driver yield?RSA 265:32
A flagperson in a New Hampshire work area has stopped traffic. When may a stopped driver go?RSA 265:3-b, I
A line of vehicles builds up behind a moving New Hampshire school bus. At how many following vehicles must the bus driver pull over when road conditions and space permit?RSA 265:54, II
A New Hampshire driver has a green light, but a funeral procession is still moving through the intersection against the red. What does RSA 265:157 require?RSA 265:157, IV
A New Hampshire driver has stopped for a school bus that is loading children. When may the driver move again?RSA 265:54, I
A New Hampshire driver on a divided highway with separate roadways meets a school bus stopped on the other half of the highway. Must the driver stop?RSA 265:54, III
A New Hampshire driver on a two-lane road comes up behind a funeral procession. What does RSA 265:157 say about passing it?RSA 265:157, III
A New Hampshire driver passes a yield sign without yielding and collides with a vehicle in the intersection. How does RSA 265:30 treat the collision?RSA 265:30, II
A New Hampshire driver sees a small child standing near the edge of the road ahead. What does RSA 265:37 call for?RSA 265:37
A New Hampshire driver waits to turn left into a driveway while a car approaches from the opposite direction, close enough to be a hazard. What does RSA 265:29 require?RSA 265:29
A New Hampshire driver who was required to stop for a school bus instead passes it on the right. What fine does RSA 265:54, IV set for a first offense, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:54, IV
A New Hampshire highway entrance ramp has no yield sign. Who has the right of way where the ramp meets the highway?RSA 265:30, III
A New Hampshire intersection has a stop sign and a painted crosswalk on the near side. Where must the driver stop?RSA 265:31, II
A New Hampshire school bus has stopped on a two-lane road with red lights flashing to let children off. How far from the bus must other drivers stop?RSA 265:54, I
A New Hampshire school bus has stopped to let pupils off, and a fire engine on an emergency call approaches it. What does RSA 265:8 require of the fire engine?RSA 265:8, II(b)
A New Hampshire school crossing guard holds up a stop signal. How far before the guard must a driver stop?RSA 265:3-a, I
A New Hampshire state trooper has a car pulled over on the shoulder with blue lights flashing. What does RSA 265:37-a require of an approaching driver?RSA 265:37-a, I(a)
A New Hampshire stop sign stands at a corner with no crosswalk and no stop line. Where does RSA 265:31 place the stop?RSA 265:31, II
A pedestrian crosses a New Hampshire road in the middle of a block, away from any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Who has the right of way under RSA 265:36?RSA 265:36, I
A pedestrian holding out a white cane tipped with red starts across a New Hampshire street. What must an approaching driver do?RSA 265:41
A pedestrian is about to cross a New Hampshire street as a police car approaches with its siren on. Who yields under RSA 265:8?RSA 265:8, VII
A pedestrian is in a New Hampshire crosswalk with no signals, on the half of the roadway a driver is using. What must the driver do?RSA 265:35, I
A person walks along a two-way New Hampshire road that has no sidewalk and no shoulder. Where does RSA 265:39 tell the pedestrian to walk?RSA 265:39, II
An ambulance with its siren and lights on comes up behind a driver on a two-lane New Hampshire road. What does RSA 265:33 require?RSA 265:33
The lead vehicle of a New Hampshire funeral procession lawfully crosses an intersection on green, and the light then turns red. What may the rest of the procession do?RSA 265:156, I
Two cars reach a New Hampshire intersection with no signs or signals at about the same time, one from the left and one from the right. Who yields under RSA 265:28?RSA 265:28, I
What color flashing light must a funeral escort or funeral lead vehicle use in New Hampshire?RSA 265:156, II
What is the fine for a first violation of New Hampshire's highway emergency duties in RSA 265:37-a, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:37-a, II
What is the fine for violating New Hampshire's stop sign and yield sign section, RSA 265:31?RSA 265:31, IV
Signals, turns and parking 38
A driver parks along a busy New Hampshire street and reaches for the door on the traffic side. What does RSA 265:96 require?RSA 265:96
A driver pulls out of an alley in a New Hampshire business district. Where does RSA 265:53 require a stop?RSA 265:53
A driver stops on a New Hampshire way outside a business or residence district. RSA 265:68 requires a clear view of the stopped vehicle from what distance in each direction?RSA 265:68, I
A fire engine races to an alarm on a New Hampshire street. How closely may a driver who is not on official business follow it?RSA 265:100
A lane use control signal over a New Hampshire lane shows flashing yellow. What may a driver use that lane for?RSA 265:13, IV
A New Hampshire driver comes up on a rider on horseback along a country road. What does RSA 265:104 require?RSA 265:104
A New Hampshire driver faces a steady circular red signal and no sign prohibits a turn. What does RSA 265:10 allow?RSA 265:10, III(f)
A New Hampshire driver flashes the left turn signal to tell the car behind that it is clear to pass. What does RSA 265:45 say?RSA 265:45, IV
A New Hampshire driver has a circular green signal and wants to turn left. A pedestrian is lawfully in the adjacent crosswalk. What does RSA 265:10 require?RSA 265:10, I(a)
A New Hampshire driver is about to brake sharply with a car close behind and has the chance to signal. What does RSA 265:45 require?RSA 265:45, III
A New Hampshire driver leaves a car unattended on a hill. Besides stopping the engine, removing the key and setting the brake, what does RSA 265:72 require?RSA 265:72, I
A New Hampshire driver stuck at a long red light cuts through a gas station lot on the corner to skip the signal. What does RSA 265:11-a say?RSA 265:11-a
A New Hampshire driver wants to turn around on a curve. RSA 265:43 forbids it unless approaching drivers from either direction can see the vehicle within what distance?RSA 265:43
A New Hampshire driver warms up a car on a public street with a remote control starter. What condition does RSA 265:72 set?RSA 265:72, II
A New Hampshire driver's turn signals have failed, so the driver uses a hand signal for a right turn. How is it given under RSA 265:47?RSA 265:47, II
A New Hampshire intersection shows a flashing red signal. What must a driver do?RSA 265:12, I(a)
A New Hampshire road has a marked center lane for left turns by traffic in both directions. What may a driver use it for?RSA 265:42, II(c)
A New Hampshire traffic signal stands at a mid-block spot with no intersection and no stop line or sign. Where does RSA 265:10 place a required stop?RSA 265:10, IV
A pedestrian faces a Walk signal at a New Hampshire intersection. What does RSA 265:11 say drivers must do?RSA 265:11, I
A stop sign stands at the side of a New Hampshire roadway. Within what distance on the approach to it is standing or parking barred?RSA 265:69, II(d)
A storm knocks out the traffic signal at a New Hampshire intersection, and the lights are dark. How does RSA 265:9 tell drivers to treat it?RSA 265:9, V
A vehicle is parked on a New Hampshire one-way street. How close to the curb or edge must its wheels be, unless a local ordinance says otherwise?RSA 265:71, II
All the curb spaces on a New Hampshire street are taken, so a driver stops alongside a parked car on the roadway side. What does RSA 265:69 say?RSA 265:69, I(a)
Firefighters have laid an unprotected hose across a New Hampshire street. When may a driver cross it?RSA 265:101
For how much of the distance before a turn must a New Hampshire driver signal continuously?RSA 265:45, II
From which lane must a New Hampshire driver approach a left turn under RSA 265:42?RSA 265:42, II(a)
The gate at a New Hampshire railroad crossing has started to rise but is not fully open. What does RSA 265:48 say?RSA 265:48, II
How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle stand or park in New Hampshire, other than momentarily to pick up or drop off a passenger?RSA 265:69, II(b)
How does New Hampshire's RSA 265:42 say a right turn at an intersection should be made?RSA 265:42, I
How far from the nearest rail of a New Hampshire railroad crossing must a parked vehicle be?RSA 265:69, III(a)
On a New Hampshire mountain way, a driver approaches a curve where the view is obstructed within 200 feet. What does RSA 265:98 require?RSA 265:98
Under New Hampshire's RSA 265:47, what does a driver's left hand and arm extended downward mean?RSA 265:47, III
Warning lights begin flashing at a New Hampshire railroad grade crossing. Where must an approaching driver stop?RSA 265:48, I
What does a flashing yellow signal mean at a New Hampshire intersection?RSA 265:12, I(b)
What does a steady yellow traffic signal tell a New Hampshire driver under RSA 265:10?RSA 265:10, II(a)
What is the minimum fine in New Hampshire for parking without a plate or placard in a space reserved for a person with a walking disability, before penalty assessment?RSA 265:69, I(j)
Which of these vehicles must stop at every railroad grade crossing in New Hampshire under RSA 265:50, even when no train is in sight?RSA 265:50, I
Within what distance of a crosswalk at an intersection does New Hampshire's RSA 265:69 bar standing or parking?RSA 265:69, II(c)
Lights and equipment 33
A car is parked partly on a New Hampshire way in heavy afternoon fog, away from any street lights. What does RSA 265:112 require?RSA 265:112
A load of lumber sticks out past the bed of a pickup on a New Hampshire way. At what overhang does RSA 266:46 require a red light at night or a red flag by day?RSA 266:46
A New Hampshire car has after market tint on the windows behind the driver. What extra equipment does RSA 266:58-a then require?RSA 266:58-a, III
A New Hampshire car was built with three stop lamps, and the center one has burned out. What does RSA 266:38 say?RSA 266:38
A New Hampshire driver comes up behind another vehicle at night. Within about what distance does RSA 265:114 require the headlights to be dimmed?RSA 265:114
A New Hampshire driver hitches a utility trailer to a car. Besides the coupling, what does RSA 266:63 require?RSA 266:63
A New Hampshire pickup owner has bolted an aftermarket LED light bar to the roof. What does RSA 266:37 say about using it?RSA 266:37, IV
A New Hampshire police officer judges a car unsafe and issues a defective equipment tag. What is the minimum time the tag gives the owner to repair the defect?RSA 266:8-b, III
An open dump truck loaded with gravel travels a New Hampshire highway at 50 mph. What does RSA 266:72 require?RSA 266:72, II
At night in New Hampshire, a white light must make the characters on the rear registration plate visible from at least what distance?RSA 266:44
Besides windshield wipers, what does New Hampshire's RSA 266:56 require on every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1947?RSA 266:56
Blue colored lights on a New Hampshire vehicle are generally reserved for whom under RSA 266:78-b?RSA 266:78-b, I
Cargo is stacked so high in a New Hampshire van that the driver cannot see the road behind through the rear window. What does RSA 266:55 require?RSA 266:55
During what period must a vehicle on a New Hampshire way show lights visible from the front and rear?RSA 265:109
From how far behind must the red tail lamp on a vehicle be visible at night on New Hampshire ways?RSA 266:44
In daylight, a load projects well past the rear of a vehicle on a New Hampshire way. How large must the red flag or cloth at its end be?RSA 266:46
New Hampshire's RSA 266:31 calls for lighted front lamps in rain, snow or fog when persons and vehicles on the way are not clearly discernible at what distance ahead?RSA 266:31, I
Under New Hampshire's RSA 266:28, a motor vehicle traveling 20 mph on dry, smooth, level pavement must be able to stop with the foot brake within what distance?RSA 266:28
Under New Hampshire's RSA 266:31, a car's headlamps must make vehicles, persons and substantial objects clearly visible within what distance ahead?RSA 266:31, I
Under New Hampshire's RSA 266:31, which forward-facing lights are permitted to shine yellow?RSA 266:31, III
What does New Hampshire's RSA 266:58-a say about after market tinting on the windshield of a vehicle registered in the state?RSA 266:58-a, III
What does New Hampshire's RSA 266:59 say about a muffler cutout or bypass?RSA 266:59, I
What is the fine under New Hampshire's RSA 266:8-b for driving a vehicle in an unsafe condition?RSA 266:8-b, IV
What is the largest number of spot lamps a motor vehicle may carry under New Hampshire's RSA 266:37?RSA 266:37, I
What is the minimum fine for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle with a straight pipe exhaust system in New Hampshire?RSA 266:59, IV
What is the minimum tire tread depth for a passenger car driven on New Hampshire ways?RSA 266:48-a, I
What kind of headlighting equipment does New Hampshire's RSA 266:31-a require on motor vehicles, apart from farm tractors and certain antiques?RSA 266:31-a
What must a farm tractor or an animal-drawn vehicle display on its rear when driven on a New Hampshire way?RSA 266:46-a
When must a motor vehicle's back-up lamps be off under New Hampshire's RSA 266:41?RSA 266:41
Where after-market tint is allowed on the windows to the left and right of a New Hampshire driver, what is the lowest light transmittance RSA 266:58-a permits?RSA 266:58-a, III
Which of these defects does New Hampshire's RSA 266:8-b list as prima facie evidence that a vehicle is unsafe for a public way?RSA 266:8-b, II(a)
Which of these New Hampshire vehicles is authorized to use amber warning lights under RSA 266:78-h?RSA 266:78-h, IV
Which three items does New Hampshire's RSA 266:54 say every motor vehicle driven on the ways of the state shall be provided with?RSA 266:54
Seat belts, child seats and phones 22
A 6-year-old passenger in a New Hampshire car has reached a certain height, so the child restraint paragraph no longer applies. What is that height?RSA 265:107-a, I-b
A 17-year-old is driving alone on a New Hampshire way. What does RSA 265:107-a say about the driver's own seat belt?RSA 265:107-a, I-a
A 17-year-old New Hampshire driver wants to make a routine call on a hands-free device while driving. What does RSA 265:79-c say?RSA 265:79-c, IV
A family tows a camper along a New Hampshire way. May anyone ride inside the house trailer while it is being moved?RSA 265:97
A New Hampshire driver is stopped at a red light and picks up a hand-held phone to read a text. Does RSA 265:79-c apply?RSA 265:79-c, I(a)
A New Hampshire driver is sued after a crash, and the other side points out that a child passenger was unrestrained. What does RSA 265:107-a say about that violation?RSA 265:107-a, IV
A New Hampshire driver needs to type an address into a hand-held phone's navigation app. Where does RSA 265:79-c allow this?RSA 265:79-c, I(b)
A New Hampshire driver wants a dash-mounted screen to play a streaming show while the car is moving. What does RSA 266:75 say?RSA 266:75, II
A New Hampshire driver wants to put stickers on the rear window. When does RSA 265:95 permit this?RSA 265:95, II(b)
A New Hampshire trooper sees a driver in a moving car holding a phone right next to one ear. What does RSA 265:79-c presume?RSA 265:79-c, I(a)
A phone is mounted on the dashboard of a New Hampshire car and shows turn-by-turn directions. Who may follow that routing while driving under RSA 265:79-c?RSA 265:79-c, V
A wrecker is towing a disabled car along a New Hampshire way. When may a person ride in the towed car?RSA 265:154
An adult New Hampshire driver takes a call through the car's built-in Bluetooth system. What does RSA 265:79-c say?RSA 265:79-c, II(c)
Below what age must a person wear approved protective headgear to drive or ride on a motorcycle in New Hampshire?RSA 265:122, I
Below what age must a person wear protective headgear to ride a bicycle on a public way in New Hampshire?RSA 265:144, X
In New Hampshire, a child passenger below what age must ride in a child restraint system, unless the child is 57 inches or taller?RSA 265:107-a, I-b
New Hampshire requires a rear facing child restraint system for a passenger below what age?RSA 265:107-a, I-c
New Hampshire's RSA 265:95 bars front seat crowding that blocks the driver's view or control. Above how many persons in the front seat does it apply?RSA 265:95, I
Under New Hampshire's RSA 265:107-a, a driver may not carry a passenger below what age unless that passenger wears a properly fastened seat or safety belt?RSA 265:107-a, I
What is the fine for a first offense under New Hampshire's child passenger restraint section, RSA 265:107-a?RSA 265:107-a, III
Which hand-held phone use does New Hampshire's RSA 265:79-c allow an adult driver while the vehicle is moving?RSA 265:79-c, II(a)
Which of these vehicles is exempt from New Hampshire's child passenger restraint section under RSA 265:107-a, II?RSA 265:107-a, II
Permits, points and insurance 41
A 17-year-old New Hampshire driver is cited for a first violation of the seat belt rule for drivers under 18. What does RSA 263:14, IV say about the license?RSA 263:14, IV
A driver licensed in another state moves to New Hampshire and applies for a license. What does RSA 263:4 require first?RSA 263:4
A driver with a valid out-of-state license becomes a New Hampshire resident. How long does RSA 263:35 give the driver to obtain a New Hampshire license?RSA 263:35, I(a)
A licensed New Hampshire driver moves to a new address in the state. Within how many days must the driver notify the director in writing?RSA 263:9
A New Hampshire car owner knowingly lets an unlicensed friend drive the car. What does RSA 263:1-a say?RSA 263:1-a
A New Hampshire driver aged 19 holds an original license and is convicted of a first moving offense. What suspension range does RSA 263:14, III give the director?RSA 263:14, III(b)
A New Hampshire driver fits a smoked cover over the rear number plate. What is the fine under RSA 261:176?RSA 261:176, II
A New Hampshire driver is charged with not having a license in possession. Within how many hours may the driver avoid conviction by producing proof of a valid license at the arresting officer's office?RSA 263:2
A New Hampshire driver is convicted of three traffic violations that all happened on a single occasion. How does RSA 263:56 treat demerit points?RSA 263:56, II
A New Hampshire driver's license was suspended for cause. May that person practice driving with a licensed adult under the learner exception in RSA 263:25?RSA 263:25, I
A New Hampshire learner driving under RSA 263:25 runs a stop sign. Besides the learner, who does the section make liable for the violation?RSA 263:25, I
A New Hampshire license holder lends the license to a younger sibling to use as the sibling's own. How does RSA 263:12 classify lending a license?RSA 263:12, II
A New Hampshire resident has just turned 16 and wants a license. What does RSA 263:19 require the applicant to present?RSA 263:19, I
A New Hampshire resident with no priors drives on a license that expired eight months ago. How does RSA 263:1 classify a first offense?RSA 263:1, II
A New Hampshire teenager is learning to drive under RSA 263:25. Where must the licensed person who accompanies the learner sit?RSA 263:25, I
A New Hampshire youth operator is convicted of driving more than 30 miles per hour above the posted limit. Under RSA 263:14, V, for at least how long is the driver ineligible for reissuance of a license?RSA 263:14, V
A New Hampshire youth operator under 18 has a car with five seat belts. What does RSA 263:14 say about the number of people in it?RSA 263:14, II(b)
A new New Hampshire resident brings a car registered in another state. How long does RSA 261:45 allow to register it in New Hampshire?RSA 261:45, I
Beyond the driver education course, how many hours of additional supervised driving must a New Hampshire applicant under 18 certify?RSA 263:19, II
During which hours may the holder of a New Hampshire youth operator's license who is under 18 not drive at all?RSA 263:14, II(b)
For how long after a New Hampshire youth operator's license is issued does the limit of one non-family passenger under 25 apply?RSA 263:14, II(c)
How does New Hampshire's RSA 263:1 classify driving by a person who has never had a license?RSA 263:1, III
How many hours of behind the wheel driver training does New Hampshire's RSA 263:19 require in an approved driver education course, at a minimum?RSA 263:19, I
In the first months of a New Hampshire youth operator's license, the driver wants to carry two 17-year-old friends who are not family. When does RSA 263:14 allow it?RSA 263:14, II(c)
May the New Hampshire director order a license holder to be reexamined solely because of the holder's age?RSA 263:7, I
New Hampshire issues a youth operator's license to applicants of 16 or older. When does that license expire under RSA 263:14?RSA 263:14, II(a)
New Hampshire issues no learner's permit for cars. Under RSA 263:25, what is the youngest age at which an unlicensed person may drive while being taught?RSA 263:25, I
New Hampshire's driver education classroom hours under RSA 263:19 must include 45 minutes on each of two special topics. Which pair is it?RSA 263:19, I
New Hampshire's RSA 263:6 names three subjects that license exam knowledge questions must cover. Which list matches the statute?RSA 263:6, I
New Hampshire's RSA 263:16 sets a general minimum age for a driver's license, with exceptions such as driver education. What is that age?RSA 263:16
Of the 40 supervised hours a New Hampshire applicant under 18 must certify, at least how many must fall between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise?RSA 263:19, II
Setting aside youth operator licenses, when does a New Hampshire driver's license expire under RSA 263:10?RSA 263:10, I
Under New Hampshire's RSA 263:19, an approved driver education course has at least how many hours of classroom instruction?RSA 263:19, I
Under New Hampshire's RSA 263:25, a family friend who is not a driving instructor, parent or guardian may accompany a learner only if the friend is a licensed responsible adult of at least what age?RSA 263:25, I
What is the fine for a first offense of driving in New Hampshire while a license is suspended, in the ordinary case covered by RSA 263:64, VII?RSA 263:64, VII
What is the fine under New Hampshire's RSA 261:40 for driving a vehicle that is required to be registered but is not?RSA 261:40
What is the most a New Hampshire youth operator can be fined for a first violation of the night driving or passenger restrictions in RSA 263:14?RSA 263:14, II(d)
What must a person learning to drive under New Hampshire's RSA 263:25 carry while behind the wheel?RSA 263:25, I
When New Hampshire requires proof of financial responsibility, what amount does RSA 264:20 set for bodily injury or death to any one person?RSA 264:20
Where does New Hampshire's RSA 261:59 say a driver must keep the vehicle's certificate of registration?RSA 261:59
Which kind of violation carries no demerit points under New Hampshire's RSA 263:56?RSA 263:56, II
Alcohol and crashes 40
A 19-year-old is convicted of driving under the influence in New Hampshire. Under RSA 265-A:18, III, the license is revoked for not less than how long?RSA 265-A:18, III
A 19-year-old New Hampshire driver is asked to carry sealed cases of beer in the trunk. When does RSA 265-A:45 allow a driver under 21 to transport alcohol?RSA 265-A:45, I
A New Hampshire driver has an opened, partly full bottle of wine that is securely capped. The car has a trunk. Where does RSA 265-A:44 say the bottle must ride?RSA 265-A:44, II
A New Hampshire driver is convicted of a second impaired driving offense on a complaint alleging a prior conviction within 10 years. For at least how long is the license revoked?RSA 265-A:18, IV(a)
A New Hampshire driver is convicted under RSA 265-A:43 of driving while knowingly having a controlled drug in the vehicle. For at least how long is the license revoked?RSA 265-A:43
A New Hampshire driver knowingly strikes a dog. What does RSA 264:31 require?RSA 264:31
A New Hampshire driver knows the car has just been in an accident that damaged property. What does RSA 264:25 require first?RSA 264:25, I
A New Hampshire driver leaves the scene of an accident in which a person was injured, without stopping or giving information. How does RSA 264:29 classify this?RSA 264:29
A New Hampshire driver takes an over-the-counter cold medicine that impairs the ability to drive, then drives. Does RSA 265-A:2 apply?RSA 265-A:2, I(a)
A New Hampshire driver under 21 transports beer in violation of RSA 265-A:45. For how long may the license be suspended?RSA 265-A:45, I
A New Hampshire driver with no prior record takes the breath test and shows 0.09. How long is the administrative license suspension under RSA 265-A:30?RSA 265-A:30, II(b)
A New Hampshire driver's hatchback has no trunk. Where does RSA 265-A:44 say a capped, partly filled container of liquor must be carried?RSA 265-A:44, II
A New Hampshire officer fails to give an arrested driver the warnings RSA 265-A:8 requires before a breath test. What happens to the test?RSA 265-A:8, III
A New Hampshire officer serves notice of an administrative license suspension under RSA 265-A:30. When does the suspension take effect?RSA 265-A:30, III
A New Hampshire officer with reasonable grounds asks a driver for a preliminary breath test at the roadside, before any arrest. What does RSA 265-A:15 say about declining it?RSA 265-A:15, I
A passenger in a New Hampshire car holds an open can of beer while the car is on a public way. Does RSA 265-A:44 apply to the passenger?RSA 265-A:44, III
A person who has been drinking sleeps in the back seat of a car that is legally parked in New Hampshire. Under RSA 265-A:1, is that person driving or in actual physical control?RSA 265-A:1, VI
A tow operator removes a wrecked car from a New Hampshire highway. What does RSA 265:102 require the person removing the wreck to do?RSA 265:102, III
After a third impaired driving conviction under New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:18, IV, the license is revoked indefinitely. For at least how long can it not be restored?RSA 265-A:18, IV(b)
After an accident in New Hampshire, which set of information must a driver give the other driver under RSA 264:25?RSA 264:25, I
An arrested New Hampshire driver refuses the test an officer designates under the implied consent law. What does RSA 265-A:14 say happens to the test itself?RSA 265-A:14, I
An impaired New Hampshire driver is also speeding. How far above the prima facie limit makes the offense aggravated driving while intoxicated under RSA 265-A:3?RSA 265-A:3, I(a)
An impaired New Hampshire driver is carrying a passenger. Below what passenger age does RSA 265-A:3 make the offense aggravated driving while intoxicated?RSA 265-A:3, I(d)
At what alcohol concentration does New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:2 bar a driver aged 21 or older from driving, with no further proof of impairment needed?RSA 265-A:2, I(b)
Before a New Hampshire officer gives an arrested driver a breath, blood or urine test, RSA 265-A:8 requires the officer to tell the driver about which right?RSA 265-A:8, I
For a first conviction under New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:2, I, the license is revoked for not less than how long?RSA 265-A:18, I(a)(6)
How does New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:18 classify a first conviction for driving under the influence under RSA 265-A:2, I?RSA 265-A:18, I(a)
In which vehicle does New Hampshire's open container section, RSA 265-A:44, not apply to the passengers?RSA 265-A:44, V
New Hampshire's preliminary breath test section, RSA 265-A:15, names a lower alcohol concentration for a person licensed for and operating a commercial vehicle. What is it?RSA 265-A:15, I
No police officer investigates a New Hampshire accident, and nobody is hurt. Above what amount of property damage must the driver file a written report with the division?RSA 264:25, I
Outside the cases covered by RSA 264:29, how does New Hampshire's RSA 264:28 classify knowingly giving a police officer false information about an accident?RSA 264:28
Two cars collide on the traveled part of a New Hampshire road and both can still move. What does RSA 264:25-a tell the drivers to do?RSA 264:25-a
Under New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:3, an alcohol concentration at or above what level is aggravated driving while intoxicated with no other factor present?RSA 265-A:3, III
What alcohol concentration limit does New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:2 set for a driver who is under the age of 21?RSA 265-A:2, I(b)
What does New Hampshire's implied consent section, RSA 265-A:4, say about a person who drives on the ways of the state?RSA 265-A:4
What is the fine for a violation of New Hampshire's open container section, RSA 265-A:44?RSA 265-A:44, IV
What is the smallest fine a New Hampshire court may impose for a first conviction under RSA 265-A:2, I?RSA 265-A:18, I(a)
What must a New Hampshire police agency obtain before it may run a sobriety checkpoint?RSA 265:1-a
Which act by an impaired driver does New Hampshire's RSA 265-A:3 list as a factor in aggravated driving while intoxicated?RSA 265-A:3, I(c)
Within how many days of a reportable New Hampshire accident must the driver's written report reach the division under RSA 264:25?RSA 264:25, I
A five-sided sign with its point at the top warns of what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
A pennant-shaped sign, a long triangle lying on its side and pointing right, marks what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
A triangle-shaped sign with one point facing down is used only for which sign?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
The crossbuck, two crossed white boards forming an X, is used for which sign?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
Most warning signs, such as curve and merge signs, have which shape?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.02
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Sign shapes, continued
Speed limit signs and most other regulatory signs have which shape?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
Which shape is used for the advance warning sign placed before a railroad crossing?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
Which sign shape is used only for the STOP sign?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2A.05, Table 2A-1
Sign colors 10
A fluorescent pink sign is used for what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
A fluorescent yellow-green sign warns of what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
A sign with a black legend on a white background, such as a speed limit sign, is what kind of sign?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
A yellow background on a traffic sign means what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Blue signs point drivers to what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Brown signs guide drivers to what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Green signs give what kind of information?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Orange signs are used for what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Purple on a sign or lane marking means the lane is for whom?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
What does a red background on a traffic sign mean?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 1D.05
Regulatory signs 9
A PASS WITH CARE sign is placed where?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.37
A red plaque reading ALL-WAY under a STOP sign tells you what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.04
A STOP sign is used on an approach where what is required?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.04
On a parking sign, what does a green legend on a white background mean?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.53
What does a Keep Right sign on a median or island mean?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.39
What does a ONE WAY sign tell you?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.49
What does a YIELD sign require you to do?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.05
Where is a DO NOT ENTER sign used?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.46
Which sign may stand farther along a one-way road or ramp to back up a DO NOT ENTER sign?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.47
Warning signs 9
A low clearance warning sign must be posted when the space under a bridge is less than what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.25
A small yellow plaque showing a speed, mounted under a curve sign, gives what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.59
A Stop Ahead, Yield Ahead or Signal Ahead sign is required when what is true?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.35
A Two-Way Traffic sign warns that you are moving from what to what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.51
A Winding Road sign is used in place of separate curve signs when the road has how many changes of direction close together?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.07
Chevron alignment signs, a row of arrowhead panels, are placed where?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.08
On which side of the road does the NO PASSING ZONE pennant stand?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.53
What colors does a standard warning sign use?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.02
What does a Lane Ends sign warn of?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.47
Pavement markings 9
A center lane bordered on each side by a solid yellow line with a broken yellow line inside it is what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.05
A double solid yellow center line means what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.01
A row of solid white triangles across your lane, pointing toward you, is what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.19
A single broken yellow center line means what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.01
A white diamond painted in a lane means the lane is for what?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3E.03
The center line is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. Who may pass?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.01
What color is the line along the right edge of the road?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.09
What do white lines along the length of a road separate?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3A.03
What do yellow lines along the length of a road separate?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3A.03
Railroad crossings 3
A small plaque under the crossbuck shows a number. What is it?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 8B.03
On the approach to a railroad crossing, the center line is marked how?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 3B.03
What does the white crossbuck sign reading RAILROAD CROSSING require in most states?MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 8B.03
How this list was compiled: Written from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th Edition (December 2023), Federal Highway Administration, https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/kno_11th_Edition.htm, checked 2026-09-18. Each question names the MUTCD section it was written from. Licence: Own work. Question wording, answer choices and explanations were written for this site from the MUTCD text; nothing is copied from a state driver manual or another practice test.
How it works
New Hampshire issues no learner's permit, so the knowledge test arrives with the license application. This unofficial New Hampshire permit practice test copies that exam's published shape, 40 questions in 40 minutes with 32 to pass, drawing on 268 questions written from RSA Title XXI plus 48 on road signs. Statutes read 18 September 2026.
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The Division of Motor Vehicles runs the exam
The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, part of the Department of Safety, gives the knowledge test by appointment. Its Driver's Manual, checked 18 September 2026, describes 40 multiple choice questions, 40 minutes on a touch screen, and an exam that ends after more than 8 wrong answers. Exam mode runs all 40. The clock starts when you press Start the exam, and time running out ends it. The division's testing page sets the passing grade at 80 percent.
Learning without a permit under RSA 263:25
From age 15 and a half, an unlicensed person may drive while being taught, with a certified instructor, parent, guardian or licensed adult of 25 or older beside them. Carry proof of age. The adult answers for the learner's violations. At 16, with driver education and 40 more supervised hours, 10 at night, the youth operator license follows.
Youth operator rules (RSA 263:14): no driving from 1:00 to 4:00 a.m., and for the first six months only one non-family passenger under 25 unless a licensed adult of 25 or older rides along.
A driver under 18 may not use a phone, hands-free included, except to report an emergency (RSA 265:79-c, IV).
30 mph in a business district, 70 mph only on I-93 north of mile marker 45, and 25 feet back from a stopped school bus.
Questions and answers
Does New Hampshire have a learner's permit?
No. The Driver's Manual says New Hampshire issues no permits to learn to drive, and the division's page for minors adds that other states' permits are not honored. RSA 263:25 covers practice from 15 and a half, and the knowledge test comes with the license application.
How soon can I retake the New Hampshire knowledge test?
Operator and Motorcycle applicants wait ten calendar days before a retest, the division's testing page says. Its fee page lists $50.00 for an operator license, $60.00 with REAL ID and $10.00 per year for a youth operator, with no separate knowledge test charge. Checked 18 September 2026.
Why cite RSA sections instead of the Driver's Manual?
The manual is the state's own work, so this page does not copy it. Each question was written from the Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) on the General Court's website, so every explanation links to its section. None comes from the division's exam, so read the manual.