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New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the New Hampshire knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the New Hampshire driver handbook, with every answer explained.

40questions on the real test
32correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the New Hampshire driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your New Hampshire licensing agency before your test.

New Hampshire guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Minimum age to start practice driving
15½ (and you must carry proof of age in the vehicle).Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Driver license fee
$50 for a standard (not federally compliant) operator license; $60 for a REAL ID license. Youth Operator licenses are $10 per year up to age 21. Fees effective January 1, 2026.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Wait after failing the knowledge test
10 calendar days for operator and motorcycle applicants (5 for CDL).Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Test languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi and American Sign Language; audio via headphones on request.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Appointments
All licensing tests are by appointment only; the DMV is fully appointment based.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Wait after failing the road test
At least 10 calendar days (5 for CDL). Missing a road test or cancelling with under 24 hours' notice means a 30-day wait.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
New resident deadline
Get a New Hampshire license within 60 days of establishing residency.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Official New Hampshire links

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Sample questions

A few New Hampshire questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

Why can a road be especially slippery when rain first begins?

  1. AOil and dust have not washed away yet
  2. BRainwater makes the tires grip the road harder
  3. CPainted lines become easier to see
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A. Oil and dust have not washed away yet

At the start of rain, especially after dry weather, oil and dust mix with water and make the pavement very slippery.

In New Hampshire, what should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches while you are inside a roundabout?

  1. AStop immediately inside the roundabout
  2. BPull onto the center island to let it pass
  3. CContinue through, exit, then pull over to the right
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C. Continue through, exit, then pull over to the right

The New Hampshire Driver's Manual says never stop inside a roundabout; move through and exit, then pull over to the right to let emergency vehicles pass.

In New Hampshire, how many demerit points are assessed for failing to yield the right of way?

  1. A6 points
  2. B3 points
  3. C1 point
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B. 3 points

The NH DMV demerit point rules assess 3 demerit points for failure to yield the right of way (RSA 265:28).

What’s covered

Topics on the New Hampshire test

Counts are from the full New Hampshire question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices137 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road107 questions
Road Rules & Regulations99 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals87 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements46 questions
Parking & Emergencies44 questions
Speed Limits28 questions
Alcohol & Drugs25 questions

Road signs

Sign questions are free points.

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Questions

New Hampshire test FAQ

How many questions are on the New Hampshire knowledge test?

40 questions. You need 32 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your New Hampshire licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real New Hampshire DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the New Hampshire driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any New Hampshire agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

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