Arrow signals — New Hampshire Permit Test

Arrow signals on the New Hampshire permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

At a green arrow a driver may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

The arrow clears the path but does not empty it, and somebody is usually still finishing their crossing.

Drivers may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.20

At a red arrow a driver may not enter the intersection unless permitted by other indications shown at the same time.

A red arrow forbids that one movement, which is why another lamp beside it can still allow a different one.

Drivers may not enter the intersection unless permitted by other indications shown at the same time.
New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.20

At a yellow arrow a driver should slow down and proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution.

The protected part of the turn is ending, so the driver takes on the job of judging the oncoming traffic.

Slow down and proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution.
New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.20

Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady red arrow signal shall not enter the roadway.

A turning driver is watching the arrow, not the crosswalk, so the rule keeps the two apart.

Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady red arrow signal shall not enter the roadway.
New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.20

On the test

What must a driver do before turning on a green arrow?

Yield to traffic and pedestrians. The arrow clears the path but does not empty it, and somebody is usually still finishing their crossing. New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.20: “Drivers may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against New Hampshire Driver's Manual, published by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-16.