New Hampshire DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on New Hampshire driving rules, including uncontrolled intersection, railroad crossbuck only, divided roadway and pedestrian crosswalk. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Railroad Crossbuck Only
- Divided Roadway
- Pedestrian Crosswalk
- Safest Passing Action
- Steady Red Signal
- Flashing Yellow
- Broken Yellow
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Emergency Vehicle
- Guide Sign
- Four-Way Stop
- Reaction Time and Distance
- 15 Feet Railroad Stop Distance
- Flashing Yellow Beacon
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What must you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
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B. Yield to vehicles on the right
At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck and no signals?
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C. Slow down and be prepared to stop
Drivers must slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop.
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What does a divided roadway indicate?
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A. Traffic separated by a median
Divided roadways separate opposing traffic with a median.
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What must drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
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A. Yield
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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What is the safest action when unsure about passing?
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A. Do not pass
When in doubt, do not pass.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What must you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on the right
Why: At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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Q2. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop until the signal changes
Why: A steady red light requires a complete stop until it changes.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q4. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it can be done safely.
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Q5. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is not allowed on your side.
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Q6. What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches using lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must pull to the right edge of the road and stop.
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Q7. What does a green traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: A green signal allows traffic to proceed if the intersection is clear.
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Q8. When may a right turn on red be made?
Correct answer: After stopping if not prohibited
Why: Right turns on red are allowed after stopping unless prohibited by a sign.
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Q9. What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require slowing and yielding the right of way.
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Q10. What do white lane markings separate?
Correct answer: Same-direction traffic
Why: White lane lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.
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Q11. What do yellow lane markings separate?
Correct answer: Opposing traffic
Why: Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Q12. What should drivers do when traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a stop
Why: Non-functioning signals must be treated as stop signs.
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Q13. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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Q14. How far from the nearest rail must you stop at a railroad crossing with signals?
Correct answer: 15–50 feet
Why: Drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.
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Q15. What must drivers do when a school bus displays flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop when a school bus has flashing red lights.
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Q16. When do you not have to stop for a school bus?
Correct answer: Opposite side of a divided highway
Why: Drivers do not stop when traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway.
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Q17. When must turn signals be used before turning?
Correct answer: 100 feet
Why: Turn signals must be used at least 100 feet before turning.
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Q18. When should you signal before turning on a highway?
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: On highways, signals should be given at least 500 feet before turning.
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Q19. What is the recommended minimum following distance?
Correct answer: Four seconds
Why: New Hampshire’s driver manual says to keep a following distance of at least four seconds between your car and the vehicle in front. Leave even more room in bad weather or behind a motorcycle.
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Q20. What increases stopping distance?
Correct answer: Wet or icy roads
Why: Wet or icy roads increase stopping distance.
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Q21. When is passing prohibited?
Correct answer: Near hills or curves
Why: Passing is prohibited where visibility is limited.
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Q22. How close to an intersection is passing prohibited?
Correct answer: 100 feet
Why: Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection.
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Q23. When is passing on the right allowed?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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Q24. What should drivers do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check mirrors and blind spots.
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Q25. When should you never change lanes?
Correct answer: In an intersection
Why: Lane changes should not be made in intersections.
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Q26. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn of school zones or crossings.
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Q27. What does a circular yellow sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular signs warn of upcoming railroad crossings.
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Q28. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?
Correct answer: Slow down and let them pass
Why: Slowing down encourages the tailgater to pass safely.
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Q29. How close may you follow a fire truck responding to an alarm?
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: Drivers may not follow closer than 500 feet.
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Q30. What is reaction time?
Correct answer: Time to move foot to the brake
Why: Reaction time is the time it takes to move your foot to the brake.
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Q31. What is reaction distance?
Correct answer: Distance traveled before braking
Why: Reaction distance is the distance traveled before braking begins.
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Q32. What determines a safe driving speed?
Correct answer: Road and traffic conditions
Why: Safe speed depends on road, traffic, and weather conditions.
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Q33. What should you do when road conditions are poor?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Drivers should reduce speed when conditions are poor.
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Q34. What does a rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation or guidance
Why: Rectangular signs provide regulations or guidance.
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Q35. What does a brown traffic sign indicate?
Correct answer: Recreation or tourist information
Why: Brown signs provide recreation or tourist guidance.
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Q36. What does a solid white line indicate?
Correct answer: No lane change
Why: A solid white line indicates lane changes are restricted.
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Q37. What should you do when approaching a curve with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reducing speed improves safety on curves.
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Q38. What should you do if you miss your turn?
Correct answer: Continue and turn later
Why: Drivers should continue and safely reroute.
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Q39. What should drivers do before slowing suddenly?
Correct answer: Tap brakes
Why: Tapping brakes warns drivers behind you.
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Q40. What should you do when being passed by another vehicle?
Correct answer: Maintain or reduce speed
Why: Drivers should not speed up when being passed.
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Q41. What does a divided roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic separated by a median
Why: Divided roadways separate opposing traffic with a median.
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Q42. What should drivers do when approaching an uncontrolled railroad crossing?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must slow and check for trains.
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Q43. What does a guide sign usually provide?
Correct answer: Directions and distances
Why: Guide signs provide destination and distance information.
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Q44. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red.
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Q45. What must drivers do at a four-way stop?
Correct answer: First vehicle to stop goes first
Why: The first vehicle to stop has the right of way.
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Q46. What does a flashing red signal indicate?
Correct answer: Stop like a stop sign
Why: Flashing red signals require a complete stop.
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Q47. What is the safest action when unsure about passing?
Correct answer: Do not pass
Why: When in doubt, do not pass.
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Q48. What should drivers do when stopped behind another vehicle on a hill?
Correct answer: Leave space
Why: Leaving space allows room if the vehicle rolls backward.
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Q49. What must drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q50. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck and no signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop.