Driving Emergencies — New Hampshire Driver's License Practice Test
34 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
When a vehicle leaves the paved road surface, how should the driver get back onto the pavement?
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This New Hampshire Driver's License Driving Emergencies practice set has 34 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 Driving Emergencies bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What is the danger of a panic reaction when a driving emergency occurs?
- It could make the situation worse — Correct answer
- It always activates the ABS
- It improves your reaction time
- It has no effect on the outcome
Explanation: Driving emergencies can happen to any driver. Drivers should always think before taking action, because a panic reaction could result in making the situation worse.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — Staying Calm
How should a driver use Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) brakes to stop in an emergency?
- Press the brake pedal and keep applying pressure — Correct answer
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly
- Press the brake once then release it
- Use only the parking brake
Explanation: ABS allows a driver to stop without skidding and keep steering control. Drivers should press on the brake pedal and keep applying pressure; ABS works only if the driver keeps pressure on the pedal.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — Braking
While braking hard with ABS, a driver feels the pedal vibrate and hears a clicking noise. What does this mean?
- It is normal ABS operation — Correct answer
- The brakes are about to fail
- The driver should release the brake
- A tire has blown out
Explanation: With ABS, a driver may feel the pedal vibrate and hear a clicking noise. This is normal.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — Braking