New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 3100 - DRIVER EDUCATION RULES
Part Saf-C 3112 - CURRICULUM, TEXT AND TESTING CONTENT
Section Saf-C 3112.02 - Testing Content

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3112.02

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Each student shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of traffic signs and speed zone limits prior to beginning behind-the-wheel instruction.

(b) Periodic examinations shall be administered throughout the duration of the program, culminating in a final written proficiency test, consisting of a student's knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

(1) Vehicle movement, which shall include:
a. Highway transportation system (HTS);

b. Vehicle controls, including automatic and manual transmission;

c. Vehicle handling, including front, rear and all-wheel drive;

d. Search, identify, predict, decide, and execute process (SIPDE) or zone control; and

e. Acceleration, deceleration, cornering and braking;

(2) Traffic control, which shall include:
a. Regulatory, warning and speed limit signs;

b. Guide and international signs;

c. Pavement markings;

d. Traffic control signals;

e. Intersections and right of way; and

f. Physical laws of movement and driving;

(3) Interaction with other HTS users, which shall include:
a. Maintaining a safe distance;

b. Lane usage;

c. Passing and overtaking;

d. Yielding at entry and exit ramps; and

e. Adjusting to other HTS users;

(4) Driver and vehicle condition, which shall include:
a. Physical and emotional fitness of driver;

b. Emotions and how they affect driving ability, including aggressive driving;

c. Alcohol and controlled substances and their effect on driving;

d. Distractions and increased driving risk; and

e. Vehicle ownership and preventive maintenance;

(5) Avoiding and reacting to driving environments and emergencies, which shall include:
a. Looking ahead, maintaining a space cushion and crash avoidance;

b. Night driving and driving while being tired;

c. Winter driving conditions;

d. Wet weather and fog conditions;

e. Paved and unpaved road conditions;

f. Secondary roads;

g. Interaction with pedestrians, animals, motorcycles, trucks and bicycles;

h. Railroad crossings; and

i. Mechanical breakdown, including changing a flat tire; and

(6) Motor vehicle laws and rules, which shall include:
a. Driver license application;

b. Motor vehicle registration;

c. Motor vehicle title;

d. Administrative action against a driver license, including administrative license suspension for driving while intoxicated and original license suspension; and

e. Organ and tissue donorship.

#5367, eff 3-31-92; ss by #6711, INTERIM, eff 3-22-98, EXPIRED: 7-20-98

New. #7362, eff 12-1-00; ss by #9331, INTERIM, eff 11-26-08, EXPIRED: 5-25-09

New. #9568, eff 10-17-09 (from Saf-C 3111.02)

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