Question 1

What's the maximum speed limit on New Hampshire's 4-lane divided interstates and turnpikes?

Accepted Answer

65 mph — New Hampshire's speed limits are 30 mph in business/urban districts, 35 mph rural residence, 45-55 mph elsewhere -- except 65 mph on 4-lane-or-more divided interstates/turnpikes, and 70 mph on I-93 between mile marker 45 and the Vermont border.

Question 2

What's the minimum speed on a New Hampshire interstate highway?

Accepted Answer

45 mph, unless road/weather conditions make that unsafe — The minimum speed on a New Hampshire interstate highway is 45 mph, unless road and weather conditions make that speed unsafe.

Question 3

How much lower is a posted New Hampshire school zone speed limit than the usual posted limit?

Accepted Answer

10 mph lower — A posted school zone speed limit is 10 mph below the usual posted speed limit, in effect from 45 minutes before school opening until opening, and from closing until 45 minutes after.

Question 4

How far before changing highway lanes should a New Hampshire driver signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 500 feet — New Hampshire drivers should signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and at least 500 feet before changing lanes or exiting a highway.

Question 5

At what distance must people and vehicles be indiscernible before New Hampshire requires headlights in bad weather?

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet — New Hampshire requires headlights from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, and whenever rain, snow, or fog keeps people and vehicles from being clearly seen at 1,000 feet.

Question 6

How far must a New Hampshire driver stop from a school bus with red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

At least 25 feet in any direction — Drivers must stop at least 25 feet in any direction from a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing and/or stop arm extended, unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier.

Question 7

Does New Hampshire require adults 18 and older to wear a seat belt?

Accepted Answer

No -- the law only requires it under 18, though it's recommended for every age — New Hampshire law requires anyone under 18 to be properly restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat, but does not mandate safety belt use for adults 18 and older, though it's strongly recommended.

Question 8

Which New Hampshire child must be secured in a child passenger restraint?

Accepted Answer

A child under 7 years old and under 57 inches tall — A child under 7 years old and under 57 inches tall must be properly fastened and secured in a child passenger restraint that meets US DOT safety standards.

Question 9

Who does New Hampshire's motorcycle helmet law actually require to wear a helmet?

Accepted Answer

Only riders and passengers under 18 — New Hampshire's motorcycle helmet law only requires riders and passengers under 18 to wear a US DOT-approved helmet -- it does not require a helmet for riders or passengers 18 and older.

New Hampshire: Rules of the Road Questions

1. What's the maximum speed limit on New Hampshire's 4-lane divided interstates and turnpikes?

2. What's the minimum speed on a New Hampshire interstate highway?

3. How much lower is a posted New Hampshire school zone speed limit than the usual posted limit?

4. How far before changing highway lanes should a New Hampshire driver signal?

5. At what distance must people and vehicles be indiscernible before New Hampshire requires headlights in bad weather?

6. How far must a New Hampshire driver stop from a school bus with red lights flashing?

7. Does New Hampshire require adults 18 and older to wear a seat belt?

8. Which New Hampshire child must be secured in a child passenger restraint?

9. Who does New Hampshire's motorcycle helmet law actually require to wear a helmet?

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