N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1806.04

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 1806.04 - On-Road Skills

(a) Using the on-road skills examination, the department shall determine whether the applicant has the ability to drive safely in a variety of on-the-road situations.

(b) The on-road skills examination shall consist of a qualitative evaluation of the applicant's abilities and skills in the following general categories:

(1) Caution:

a. At intersection or railroad grade crossing;

b. When changing lanes;

c. Upon entering or exiting a highway; and

d. When pulling away from curb;

(2) Grade control, which shall include:

a. Amount of roll-back;

b. Setting of the wheel and controls; and

c. Upgrades and downgrades;

(3) Signs/traffic signals, which shall include:

a. Obedience to signs and signals;

b. Position after a stop; and

c. Failing to make a full stop;

(4) Right and left turns, which shall include:

a. Swinging too wide;

b. Cutting too short;

c. Starting from the wrong lane; and

d. Ending in the wrong lane;

(5) Right of way, which shall include:

a. Other vehicles;

b. Pedestrians;

c. Emergency vehicles; and

d. Accepting right of way;

(6) Speed control, which shall include:

a. Over the speed limit;

b. Too slow or needless stops;

c. Basic speed;

d. Turns and curves;

e. Approaching corners;

f. Upon entering or exiting a highway; and

g. Following distances;

(7) Lane usage, which shall include:

a. Choice of proper lane;

b. Position in the lane; and

c. Smoothness;

(8) Reaction to hazards, which shall include:

a. Dangerous maneuvers;

b. Striking an object;

c. Lack of control; and

d. Scanning for hazards; and

(9) Railroad grade crossings, which shall include:

a. Use of flashers; and

b. Proper crossing.

(c) Point values shall be assigned to each maneuver. Each time a maneuver is not made in compliance with this section, the applicant shall have one demerit point deducted from his/her score.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1806.04

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Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 11, Filed March 13, 2014, Proposed by #10523, Effective 2/18/2014, Expires 2/18/2024.