New Hampshire permit test: emergencies & crashes
Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 6 questions.
A crash you are in causes $3,000 in combined property damage but no injuries, and police do not investigate. When must you file an accident report with the DMV?
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Sample emergencies & crashes questions
A crash you are in causes $3,000 in combined property damage but no injuries, and police do not investigate. When must you file an accident report with the DMV?
- A Within 30 days
- B Within 72 hours
- C No report is needed because no one was hurt
- D Within 15 days
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D. Within 15 days
A report must be filed with the DMV within 15 days if there is a death, an injury, or combined property damage over $1,000. If you are unsure whether damage tops $1,000, file anyway to be safe.
A police officer investigates your crash, which caused injuries. Must you also file your own report with the DMV?
- A Yes, every driver must always file within 15 days
- B Yes, but only if the damage is over $1,000
- C Only if the other driver was uninsured
- D No, the officer's report satisfies the requirement
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D. No, the officer's report satisfies the requirement
If police investigate the crash, you do not need to file a separate DMV report, though you may choose to. Otherwise, use the Operator Accident Report (DSMV 400).
The rear of your car starts sliding to the right on an icy road. What should you do?
- A Brake hard and steer left
- B Ease off the gas and steer to the right
- C Speed up to regain traction
- D Steer hard to the left
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B. Ease off the gas and steer to the right
If you skid, ease up on the accelerator and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding. Be ready to steer the other way if it swings back, then straighten out once you regain control.
Your accelerator pedal becomes stuck while driving. What should you do first?
- A Turn the engine off immediately while moving fast
- B Keep your eyes on the road and shift into neutral
- C Reach down to pull the pedal up
- D Pump the brakes and stay in gear
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B. Keep your eyes on the road and shift into neutral
If the accelerator sticks, keep your eyes on the road and shift into neutral. Then brake firmly, pull off the road when safe, stop and turn off the engine.