numbers to know (for the written driving test)

Made by Jenna_LaBerge on Quizlet

use your turn signal within ___ feet or 3-4 seconds before committing to the turn

100

a moped has a motor not over ___ cc's or ___ horsepower and is not capable of going over ___ mph

50 cc's, 2 horsepower, 30 mph

you must not pass within ___ feet of a bridge or tunnel

100

you must put headlights on low beam within ___ feet of approaching another vehicle

150

a person with eyesight in only one eye must read ___ to get a drivers license

20/30

you must not pass within ___ feet of an intersection or RR crossing

100

drivers must stop at least ___ in any direction for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing or the stop arm extended at all times unless ___

25 feet, the roadway is separated by a physical barrier

no parking within ___ feet of a fire hydrant

15

second offense DWI results in ___,___, ___ and ___

class A misdemeanor, fine, mandatory jail sentence, and loss of license for 3 years

don't park on the highway unless you can be seen within ___ feet

200

you loose your license for ___ days for a refusal of the breath, blood, or urine test. A subsequent refusal within a 10 year period will result on a loss of license for 2 years

180 days

vehicles do not need a title if they are more than ___ years old

15

the NH vision test requires that you can obtain a reading of ___

20/40

___ BAC is legal intoxication for operator 21 years or older

0.8%

the foot brake must be capable of stopping a car going ___ mph within ___ feet

20 mph, 30 feet

the speed limit in an urban residential area is around ___ mph

30

do not follow fire apparatus responding to an alarm closer than ___ feet

500

first offense DWI you lose your license for at least ___ days

280

the speed limit in rural districts is ___ mph

35

a motor driven cycle has an engine that produces no more than ___ horsepower

5

no tire is in safe operating condition if the tread is worn to less than ___ inches

2/32

do not park within ___ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

20

new residents are allowed ___ days to register vehicles in NH

60

parking is not allowed within ___ feet of a stop sign

30

bicyclists are not allowed to ride more than ___ abreast

2

the slowest legal speed on a highway in good weather is ___ mph

45

the youngest age you may practice driving in Nh is ___ years of age

15 1/2

you must wear a seatbelt until you are ___ years of age

18

you must wear a helmet on a motorcycle until ___ years of age

18

stopping distance is ___ times greater when you double your speed

4

youth operators may not operate a vehicle between the hours of ___ and ___ until they are ___ years of age

1 and 4 am, 18 years of age

for the first ___ months, of a youth operator may not have more than ___ peer(s) in the vehicle

1

a fully loaded tractor trailer needs ___ time the stopping distance than a car

3

your chances of a collision are ___ time greater when alcohol is a factor

7

the speed limit in a school zone is ___ mph below the posted speed ___ minutes before and after the school

10 below, 45 minutes

warning signs are placed ___ to ___ feet before the object they are warning you about

250 to 700

you must signal on a highway within ___ feet before turning

500

how many zones surround your vehicle in the zone control system?

6 zones

passing is not allowed within ___ to ___ feet of a hill

700 to 1000

a driver has ___ times greater chances of collision if they take their eyes off the road for 2 seconds

2

you must go ___ mph faster than the vehicle ahead to safely pass

10

minimum following distance is called the ___ rule

4- second rule

maximum distance you can park from a curb is ___ inches

12

the lights of your vehicle must be turned on between the hours of ___ to ___

1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

a reasonable and prudent distance between a vehicle and a bicyclist is ___ feet at 30 mph or slower and ____

3 feet, one additional foot of clearance for every 10 mph above 30 miles per hour

what is the approximate total stopping distance for a vehicle travelling 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes

158 feet

two international symbols to identify a blind person

dog and a red and white cane

a youth operator license is valid for ___ years and or will expire on your ___

5 years, 21 st birthday

if someone is deemed a habitual offender by the dmv their license can be revoked for ___

1 to 4 years

if someone is caught and convicted of driving with being a habitual offender they will be sentenced to ___ in prison

1 to 5 years

___ BAC is legal intoxication for an operator 16-20 years old

0.2%

___ license allows a driver to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of ___ or less if not towing a trailer of over ___, transporting hazardous materials or is designed to seat more than ___ or more persons including the driver

Class D License, 26,000 pounds, 10,000 pounds, 16 or more

a NH driver license expires on the applicants birthday every __ years

5

the period of suspension/revocation for a youth operator between 16-20 years old for committing a motor vehicle violation or defective equipment violation

1st offense- 20 days.

2nd offense- 45 days

3rd or subsequent offense- 90 days

if you are convicted under NH RSA 179:10 of either minor in possession or internal possession for having consumed an intoxicating liquor or NH RSA 265-A:45 Transportation of Alcoholic beverages by minor your license will be suspended for ___

60 days

a child less than ___ and less than ___ must be properly fastened and secured in a child passenger restraint device

7 years old and less than 57 inches in height

what is the average driver perception and reaction time

3/4 to 1 second

prior to doing a lane change or merging the driver should

signal, check the rear view mirror, side mirror and over the shoulder in the blind spot

if a vehicle is parked on a roadway it must be visible in both directions for at least ___

200 feet

if a driver is required to wear glasses or contact while driving, the ___ restriction for corrective lenses will be places in the applicants license

B restriction

drivers must stop at least ___ feet in any direction for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and/or the stop arm is extended at all times unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier

25 feet

BAC stand for

blood alcohol concentration

if you get total brake failure what is the first action you should take

pump the brakes rapidly 3-4 time

when exiting or changing lanes on a states or interstate highway, you should signal you intentions ___

500 feet

what general shape and colors are the warning signs

diamond, orange/black, yellow/black and neon green/black

what does a pennant shaped sign mean

no passing zone

at a 3 or 4 all stop sign intersection who technically has the right of way

the operator/vehicle that has arrived first

what are the two main contributing factors causing new teen driver crashes to occur

speed and distraction

what are the two international symbols that may identify a blind person

red/white cane or service dog

vehicle-pedestrian collisions account for nearly ___ of all traffic deaths each year

20%

what is the number one type of crash and what is the contributing factor

rear-end and following too closely

drivers should avoid getting into situations that could limit how far they can see down the road

like following too close to larger vehicles

what are three contributing factors to skidding

1. operator driving too fast for existing conditions

2. stops suddenly

3. when tires can no longer grip the roadway surface

what are the first two steps you should takes for a tire blowout

1. grip the steering wheel

2. slow down gradually by relieving pressure off the accelerator pedal

you may not park within __ of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal

30 feet

what is the NO ZONE

the area around large trucks or buses where vehicles disappear from the commercial drivers view in the blind spot

when stopping at a railroad crossing with gates and lights what is the minimum and maximum stopping distance

Min- 15 feet

max- 50 feet

the crosshatched area parallel and adjacent to the accessible parking spaces for person with walking disabilities these areas are marked with yellow or white diagonally striped lines

Access Aisles

you can turn right on red circle or red arrow after coming to a complete stop and yielding to any cars or pedestrians that have the right of way over you except if ___ or ___

a sign prohibits it or the crosswalk sign is illuminated for pedestrians

you can not park within ___ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

50 feet

you can not park with __ of the driveway entrance to any fire station or within ___ on the opposite side of the street

20 feet, 75 feet

if you have a NH drivers and at any time move within the state of Nh you are required to notify the dmv within ___ day of your address change on your license and or registration

30 days

the shapes and colors of road signs have significant meanings, which allow a driver to quickly identify

which type of signs they are looking at

special hazards are ahead- pictures or words will describe what the hazard is

diamond shape

stop

octagon

yield (slow down and give other vehicles the right of way)

upside down triangle

no passing (this sign is found on the left side of the roadway, gives driver warning of no passing zones ahead)

pennant sign

traffic regulation or directions to drivers

rectangle sign

school zone and school crossing

pentagon sign

advanced warning of a railroad crossing

circle sign

indicates where the railroad crossing is

crossbuck X sign

a "e" restriction on a new hampshire drivers license means that an ___ must be used

automatic transition

a vehicle ___ or newer must have a title when purchased from a dealer or private sale

2000

a legal document showing legal ownership of a vehicle is called a

title

every vehicle in new hampshire has to be registered ___ by the last day of the owners ___

once a year by the last day of the owners birth month

all vehicles in nh have to be inspected ___ during the owner's birth month

annually

approaching a construction work zone what color and shape would be displayed

orange and diamond shape

guide signs are square or rectangular shaped and come in three colors ____ ____ and ___, they give information on the intersecting roads, help direct drivers to cities and towns, and show points of interest along the roadway

blue, green and brown

regulatory signs are square or rectangular in shape an are ___ and ___, they tell drivers about specific motor vehicle laws, rules for direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations

black and white

when approaching an animal drawn vehicle or horseback riders a driver should reduce speed, assess the situation and pass with caution and ____ they have the same rights to the roadway as you and they must observe all the rules of the road

never use the horn or rev the engine