Rules of the Road — New Hampshire Driver's License Practice Test

This New Hampshire Driver's License Rules of the Road practice set has 47 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real New Hampshire Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Rules of the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What must a driver do at a solid green traffic light?

   • Proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection — Correct answer
   • Stop completely before entering
   • Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
   • Stop and wait for a flashing signal

   Explanation: A solid green light means a driver may go through the intersection and, if it is clear to do so, proceed with caution. Drivers must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Traffic Signals

2. What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?

   • The light is about to change to red — Correct answer
   • The light is about to change to green
   • Proceed at full speed
   • Make a complete stop and wait

   Explanation: A solid yellow light is a warning light to let a driver know the traffic light is about to change to red.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Traffic Signals

3. What must a driver do at a solid red traffic light?

   • Stop before the intersection and wait until the light turns green — Correct answer
   • Slow down and proceed with caution
   • Yield and continue if traffic is clear
   • Always make a U-turn

   Explanation: A solid red light means stop prior to entering the intersection. Drivers must wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the traffic light turns green.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Traffic Signals