N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1806.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 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.