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So, I finally got my NH license this morning… I was actually kinda worried that it was going to be more of a hassle than it was, which is always a bonus. From the website I wasn’t sure if I had to take the written test so last night I read through the operators’ manual just in case. It’s actually a pretty decent piece of work, much better than some… however, this particular nugget jumped out at me:

Never coast down hills with the transmission in neutral or the clutch disengaged. It’s not only against the law, but could harm the engine, clutch and transmission. [from the bottom of p.67]

Umm, wtf? Reading further I found a list of infractions [pp.99-103]…
Worth one point against you include the following:
operating without vehicle registration available in the vehicle.
failing to obey inspection requirements.
failing to obtain a N.H. driver’s license.
2 points:
driving without proper registration.
operating a vehicle with an improper class of license.
failing to obey a police officer’s direction.
blah blah blah…
3 points:
disobeying any traffic control device.
following too closely.
driving on a sidewalk.
failing to obey stop and yield signs.
failing to signal a turn.
illegal backing.
obstructing the driver’s view (by persons, objects, etc.) Holly
opening and closing vehicle doors improperly.
coasting.
speeding at less than 25 MHP above the posted limit.
misuse of plates.
4 points:
driving without a license.
speeding at 25 MPH or more above the posted limit.
failing to drive on the right side of the road.
etc…

Ok, so coasting is only one point better than driving without a license, and is just as bad as speeding 24 Mph above the speed limit? good to know. yeah right.

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