New Hampshire permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 8 questions.
You are passing a bicyclist while traveling 30 mph. What is the minimum clearance presumed reasonable under New Hampshire law?
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Sample sharing the road questions
You are passing a bicyclist while traveling 30 mph. What is the minimum clearance presumed reasonable under New Hampshire law?
- A 3 feet
- B 2 feet
- C 5 feet
- D 1 foot
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A. 3 feet
At 30 mph or less, at least 3 feet between your vehicle and a bicyclist is presumed reasonable. Give one more foot for every 10 mph above 30, and slow down when passing.
When you pass a bicyclist at more than 30 mph, how does New Hampshire's clearance rule change?
- A Add 1 foot for every 5 mph above 30 mph
- B The clearance stays at 3 feet at any speed
- C Add 1 foot for every 10 mph above 30 mph
- D Clearance doubles to 6 feet above 30 mph
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C. Add 1 foot for every 10 mph above 30 mph
The law presumes 3 feet is reasonable at 30 mph or less, plus one additional foot for every 10 mph above 30. At 50 mph, that means at least 5 feet.
A person carrying a white cane is attempting to cross the road ahead of you. What does New Hampshire law require?
- A Slow down and steer around them
- B Sound your horn so they know you are there
- C Proceed if they are not yet in your lane
- D Come to a complete stop
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D. Come to a complete stop
New Hampshire law requires a complete stop whenever a person with a white cane or a harnessed guide dog is trying to cross. They listen for traffic to stop before crossing, so never honk or yell at them, and use extra caution when you proceed.
A farm tractor ahead shows an orange and red triangle on the back. What does this emblem tell you?
- A The vehicle carries hazardous materials
- B The vehicle is about to turn left
- C The vehicle travels slower than 25 mph
- D The vehicle has the right-of-way at intersections
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C. The vehicle travels slower than 25 mph
The orange and red triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle traveling under 25 mph, such as farm or construction equipment or animal-drawn vehicles. You close in on them fast, so slow early and pass only when it is safe.