NH Teen Driver Scenarios Quiz

Prepare for real-world driving situations with our interactive NH Driving Scenarios system featuring over 40 realistic decision-making challenges. This practice tool goes beyond memorizing facts – it teaches you how to make smart, safe decisions when you’re actually behind the wheel in New Hampshire. Face situations like black ice on bridges, moose crossings at dusk, four-way stop confusion, and emergency vehicle protocols, then get instant feedback on your choices with detailed explanations of the consequences. Perfect for building the judgment and confidence you need to handle anything NH roads throw at you. Practice making the right decisions now, so they become second nature when you’re driving for real!

NH Driving Scenarios

Test your judgment in real-world situations

🚗 How It Works

You'll face realistic driving situations that require good judgment. Read each scenario carefully, think through your options, and choose the safest response. You'll get instant feedback explaining why each choice matters.

💡 Tips for Better Judgment

  • Think Safety First: The safest choice is almost always the correct one
  • Consider NH Laws: Many scenarios involve specific NH regulations
  • Read Carefully: Small details matter - weather, time of day, location
  • Think Consequences: What could happen with each choice?
  • Learn from Feedback: Explanations teach you why, not just what

Master Real-World Driving Decisions

Knowing the rules is important – but knowing how to apply them in real situations is what makes a safe driver. Our NH Driving Scenarios system gives you hands-on practice making the judgment calls you’ll face every day on New Hampshire roads.

Why Scenario-Based Learning Matters

Book Knowledge vs. Real-World Skill:

  • Textbook: “Slow down in bad weather”
  • Real Scenario: “It’s snowing heavily and visibility is 50 feet on I-93. Your speed is 65 mph. What should you do?”

The DMV test checks your knowledge. Our scenarios check your judgment.

Real driving requires split-second decisions based on complex situations. Our scenarios train you to:

  • Assess hazards quickly
  • Choose the safest option
  • Understand consequences
  • Build confidence
  • Develop good instincts

    How the Scenarios Work

    Simple 4-Step Process:

    1. Read the Scenario – A realistic driving situation is described in detail
    2. Consider Your Options – Four possible responses (A, B, C, D)
    3. Make Your Decision – Choose what you would actually do
    4. Learn from Feedback – See if you were correct and understand why

    Each scenario includes detailed explanations of what happens with each choice, helping you understand not just what to do, but why it’s the safest option.

    Get the Most from Each Scenario:

    • Read carefully – details matter!
    • Think about what you’d ACTUALLY do
    • Don’t rush – real driving isn’t timed
    • Learn from wrong answers (they teach the most!)
    • Visualize yourself in the situation
    • Ask “What could go wrong?” for each option

    About Our Scenario System

    Our NH Driving Scenarios were developed by certified driving instructors with decades of experience on New Hampshire roads. Each scenario reflects real situations our instructors have encountered or taught students to handle. We’ve included NH-specific challenges like moose crossings, frost heaves, and covered bridges because these are unique hazards you won’t find in driver’s ed programs from other states.

    The system has helped thousands of NH students develop the judgment needed for safe driving!

    Return to Main Driver’s Ed Page: https://cdsofnh.com/drivers-ed-nh/

    Categories of Scenarios

    ?Intersections (8 scenarios)

    • Four-way stops with simultaneous arrivals
    • Left turns on green with oncoming traffic
    • Yellow light decision-making
    • Uncontrolled intersections
    • Rotary/roundabout navigation
    • Right-of-way confusion
    • Traffic signal malfunctions
    • Pedestrian crossings at intersections

    Pedestrians (5 scenarios)

    • Crosswalk protocols (NH law: MUST stop – $500+ fine!)
    • Children playing near the road
    • Blind pedestrians with white canes
    • School crossing guards
    • Jaywalking pedestrians
    • Wheelchair users
    • Bicycle right-of-way

    Weather Conditions (8 scenarios)

    • Black ice on bridges (forms first in NH!)
    • Heavy snow with limited visibility
    • Frost heaves in spring (March-April)
    • Fog reducing visibility to 100 feet
    • First rain after dry spell (oil slick danger)
    • Hydroplaning situations
    • Sun glare
    • Freezing rain

    Emergencies (5 scenarios)

    • Tire blowout at highway speed
    • Complete brake failure on hills
    • Ambulance approaching from behind
    • Witnessing serious accidents
    • Stuck accelerator pedal
    • Hood flying up while driving
    • Sudden mechanical failure

    Highway Driving (5 scenarios)

    • Merging onto I-89 at speed
    • Fast traffic approaching in left lane
    • Exit positioning in heavy traffic
    • Missing your exit
    • Helping trucks merge safely
    • Passing slow vehicles
    • Construction zone navigation

    Parking (4 scenarios)

    • Backing up with pedestrians nearby
    • Parallel parking on hills (wheels toward curb!)
    • Handicap space violations ($500-$1,200 fine)
    • Tight parking space maneuvering
    • Diagonal space exit safety
    • Using horn while backing

    Night Driving (3 scenarios)

    • Speed vs. headlight range (150-200 feet low beams)
    • Oncoming high beams (look right edge!)
    • Animal eyes reflecting (moose danger!)
    • Following vehicle headlight protocols
    • Complete headlight failure procedures

    NH-Specific Situations (5+ scenarios)

    • Moose crossing at dusk on Route 112 Kancamagus
    • Covered bridge single-lane protocols (54 in NH!)
    • Falling rocks in Crawford Notch after rain
    • Frost heave signs on Route 16 in April
    • Sugar shack traffic on rural roads in March
    • White Mountain winding roads
    • Tourist traffic in fall foliage season