Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — New Hampshire
New Hampshire DMV practice test: 558 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 34 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | New Hampshire Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 34 (6% 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 (34)
1. When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
- Pump the brakes.
- Press and hold the brake pedal. ✓
- Press and hold the gas pedal.
- Lightly tap the brakes.
Answer: B. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. When should drivers use hand-over-hand steering?
- When turning the steering wheel during normal driving activity
- When anti-lock brakes are engaged
- When turning at low speeds ✓
- When backing or when momentarily turning on blinkers, the radio, or windshield wipers
Answer: C. When turning at low speeds
3. If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:
- Turn off the engine.
- Lock the ignition and remove the key.
- Set the parking brake.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
4. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?
- Avoid sudden stops.
- Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.
- Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
- Firmly apply your brakes.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal. ✓
- Apply your parking brake.
- Pump your brakes.
Answer: B. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
6. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
- Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
- Shift to park.
- Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake. ✓
- Turn the engine off.
Answer: C. Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
7. Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?
- You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
- An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
- You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
- Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
- Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
- Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. ✓
- Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
Answer: C. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
9. The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
- Wear your seat belt. ✓
- Limit your driving to weekdays.
- Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
- Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Answer: A. Wear your seat belt.
10. Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
- The person driving the car.
- Passengers when they are on a long drive.
- All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
- All occupants of a car every time the car is driven. ✓
Answer: D. All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook