Highway & Freeway Driving — New Hampshire
New Hampshire DMV practice test: 558 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Highway & Freeway Driving: 48 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | New Hampshire Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 48 (9% of 558 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (48)
1. You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
- Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
- Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
- Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
- Look into the left side mirror.
- Look into the right side mirror.
- Look into the rearview mirror.
- Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. ✓
Answer: D. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
3. To enter a freeway:
- Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. ✓
- Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
- Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
- Always come to a complete stop first.
Answer: A. Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
4. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
- Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
- Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp. ✓
- Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
- Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.
Answer: B. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
5. When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
- Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
- Check your blind spot.
- Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
- On the main road, just before the exit lane.
- Once you see a toll booth.
- Once you have moved into the exit lane. ✓
- When you first see the exit sign.
Answer: C. Once you have moved into the exit lane.
7. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
- Sit in your car and wait for help.
- Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. ✓
- Sound your horn at passing motorists.
- Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.
Answer: B. Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
8. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
- The middle of the intersection.
- The right lane.
- The left lane. ✓
- Any lane.
Answer: C. The left lane.
9. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
- Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. ✓
- Frequent rest stops.
- Too much sleep the night before your trip.
- Short trips on expressways.
Answer: A. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
10. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
- Check your side view mirror.
- Check your rearview mirror.
- Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook