New Hampshire DMV permit practice test 2026
The New Hampshire DMV knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and you need 32 right to pass (80%). Our 271 practice questions are written from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (DSMV 360) (Rev. 11/25), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.
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The New Hampshire DMV knowledge test
Computer-based touch-screen test at a DMV office, by appointment: 40 multiple-choice questions with four answers each, 40-minute limit; the test ends automatically if more than 8 are answered incorrectly or time runs out. Exams are random, so a retest shows different questions.
Source: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-10-27.
What the test covers
Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:
| Topic | Practice questions |
|---|---|
| Licensing laws and penalties | 45 |
| Safe and defensive driving | 32 |
| Road signs | 29 |
| Sharing the road | 23 |
| Signals and pavement markings | 22 |
| Emergencies | 19 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 18 |
| Hazards, weather and night driving | 18 |
| Following and passing | 13 |
| Parking | 12 |
| Speed limits | 11 |
| Turns and intersections | 11 |
| Right of way | 10 |
| Lanes, highways and freeways | 8 |
New Hampshire learner's permit rules
- Minimum age: 15½ (practice driving only; New Hampshire issues no learner's permit)
- 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night
- Practice only with a parent, legal guardian, or another responsible licensed adult 25 or older who sits in the front seat and holds a current valid license. The adult is liable for violations by the learner
- The learner must carry proof of age in the vehicle
- Practice must be in a non-commercial vehicle
- Not available to anyone whose privileges are suspended or revoked in NH or any other state
- Driver education is required for applicants under 18: at least 30 hours of classroom, 10 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation with a certified instructor, plus 40 logged supervised hours (10 at night). Logging may begin at 15½
- Driver education enrollment age: 15 years 9 months by the first class, or turning 16 by the last class
Fees: Operator license (not REAL ID) $50.00; REAL ID operator license $60.00; Youth Operator license $10.00 per year up to age 21; Non-Driver ID $20.00; Duplicate $20.00; First motorcycle endorsement $30.00; Motorcycle-only or motor-driven-cycle-only license $55.00; Moped license $8.00; Motorcycle learner's permit $30.00 ($25 renewal).
The official handbook
Everything on the test comes from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (DSMV 360). Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.
Renewing your license
The DMV lists no age-based retest. Licenses expire on your birthday every 5 years. Renew online if eligible or in person; a reminder is mailed about two months before expiry. Military members who were NH residents at induction renew at no cost.
Questions
How many questions are on the New Hampshire permit test?
The New Hampshire DMV knowledge test has 40 questions and you need 32 correct to pass (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in New Hampshire?
15½ (practice driving only; New Hampshire issues no learner's permit). You need 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
What happens if I fail the New Hampshire permit test?
You can retake it: 10 calendar days after a failed knowledge or road test. Missing a road test or cancelling with less than 24 hours' notice means a 30-day wait.
Can I take the New Hampshire permit test in Spanish or another language?
English, American Sign Language (ASL), French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin Chinese (written and audible).
What do I need to bring for the New Hampshire permit test?
No permit is issued. To practice, the learner carries proof of age and drives with a qualified supervising adult who has a valid license.
What is the vision requirement in New Hampshire?
20/40 in both eyes; 20/30 if sight in only one eye. Corrective lenses needed to pass = 'B' restriction.
Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.