New Hampshire permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 5 questions.
New Hampshire law requires headlights during which period of the day?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
New Hampshire law requires headlights during which period of the day?
- A From sunset to sunrise only
- B From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
- C From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
- D Only between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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B. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise. They are also required whenever rain, snow or fog keeps you from clearly seeing people and vehicles 1,000 feet ahead.
During the day, snow is falling. New Hampshire law requires your headlights when you cannot clearly see persons and vehicles at what distance?
- A 500 feet ahead
- B 1,000 feet ahead
- C 200 feet ahead
- D 2,000 feet ahead
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B. 1,000 feet ahead
When rain, snow or fog keeps people and vehicles from being clearly seen at 1,000 feet, you must use headlights even in daytime. Headlights help other drivers see you.
Which headlight setting should you use when driving in fog, rain or snow?
- A High beams
- B Parking lights only
- C Low beams
- D Hazard flashers instead of headlights
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C. Low beams
In fog, rain or snow, use low beams. The light from high beams reflects back and causes glare, making it harder to see ahead. Fog lights, if equipped, can also help.
What is the best way to avoid hydroplaning?
- A Slow down on wet roads and keep tires properly inflated with good tread
- B Brake hard whenever you see water
- C Drive faster to push through standing water
- D Use cruise control on wet roads
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A. Slow down on wet roads and keep tires properly inflated with good tread
Hydroplaning happens when tires ride up on pooled water like water skis. Slow down in rain or on wet roads, and keep good tread depth and proper tire pressure.