Free New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test (2026)
Study for the New Hampshire Motorcycle license endorsement knowledge test: a New Hampshire module on the state's helmet, permit and rider-course rules, core lessons on safe riding, instant explanations and a timed simulation.
New Hampshire motorcycle license at a glance
A vision test and a motorcycle knowledge test (all NH knowledge exams require 80%) for the learner's permit, then proof of riding skill by either passing a Basic Rider Class or the DMV motorcycle skills test.
New Hampshire motorcycle rules
| Rule | In New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 16 (applicants under 18 must complete a Basic Rider Class and provide a parental permission form) |
| Helmet and eye protection | Riders and passengers under 18 must wear protective headgear on a motorcycle or autocycle (RSA 265:122). That statute does not require helmets for riders 18 and older. gc.nh.gov |
| Rider training course | The NH DMV runs a statewide Motorcycle Rider Training Program. Passing its Basic Rider Class proves your riding skill instead of the DMV skills test, it is required for applicants under 18, and anyone who fails the DMV skills test twice must take a rider training class. dmv.nh.gov |
| Skills test waiver | Yes (required under 18) |
New Hampshire motorcycle permit restrictions
- The motorcycle learner's permit is valid for 45 days and can be renewed one time; it ends once you get your motorcycle license.
- You may ride only after sunrise and before sunset, and you may not carry any passengers.
- Permits go to residents 18 or older, or 16 and 17-year-olds who completed driver education and hold a valid NH driver license.
- The knowledge test is required for an original permit, and again at renewal if you passed it more than one year earlier.
How to get a New Hampshire Motorcycle license endorsement
- If you are 16 or 17, first finish driver education, get your NH driver license and have a parent sign the permission form; you must also take the Basic Rider Class.
- Request a DMV appointment and bring the Application for Driver License or ID Card (DSMV 450), your current driver license and $30 ($25 for a permit renewal).
- Pass the vision test and the motorcycle knowledge test to get your 45-day learner's permit.
- Prove your riding skill by passing a Basic Rider Class or a DMV skills test; skills tests are seasonal, by appointment, held rain or shine, on your own registered and inspected motorcycle.
- Apply for the motorcycle endorsement; the $30 motorcycle license fee is waived if you paid for a learner's permit within the past year.
Tip: Many motorcycle crashes involve a car turning left in front of the rider. Expect questions about being seen, lane position and intersections, in addition to the state rules above.
Sample New Hampshire motorcycle questions
1. How long is a New Hampshire motorcycle learner's permit valid?
- 90 days, renewable twice
- 45 days, renewable one time
- 6 months, not renewable
- 1 year
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Correct answer: 45 days, renewable one time. The permit is valid for 45 days from issuance or renewal and may be renewed one time. Source: dmv.nh.gov
2. When may you ride with a New Hampshire motorcycle learner's permit?
- Any time with a licensed rider following you
- Only on weekends
- Only after sunrise and before sunset
- Only between 6 a.m. and midnight
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Correct answer: Only after sunrise and before sunset. The permit allows riding on any NH road after sunrise and before sunset, and the holder may not carry passengers. Source: dmv.nh.gov
3. What must a 16- or 17-year-old do to get a New Hampshire motorcycle license or permit?
- Nothing extra; the rules are the same as for adults
- Ride 50 logged hours with a parent
- Wait until age 18
- Complete a motorcycle Basic Rider Class and provide a parental permission form
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Correct answer: Complete a motorcycle Basic Rider Class and provide a parental permission form. Applicants under 18 must successfully complete a Basic Rider Class and provide a parental permission form. Source: dmv.nh.gov
Topics covered on the knowledge test
- Protective gear: helmets, eye protection and clothing
- Controls, pre-ride inspection (T-CLOCS) and starting out
- Lane position, following distance and being seen
- Braking, swerving and cornering
- Intersections, blind spots and road hazards
- Carrying passengers and cargo
- Group riding, alcohol and fatigue
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride my motorcycle to the DMV skills test?
Only if you have a valid motorcycle learner's permit. Otherwise you must arrange another legal way to bring the motorcycle to the test site. If you need to cancel or reschedule, give at least 24 hours' notice.
What happens if I fail the motorcycle skills test twice?
Any applicant who fails the DMV skills test twice must take a motorcycle rider training class to get a motorcycle license.
Is there a separate endorsement for three-wheeled motorcycles?
Yes. Three-wheel applicants take the same vision and knowledge exams as two-wheel applicants and a similar skills course. A three-wheel endorsement lets you drive any registered three-wheeled motorcycle, but not a two-wheeled one.
Is this motorcycle practice test free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round and simulation is free, with no sign-up.
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Official sources
- New Hampshire helmet law
- New Hampshire rider training
- New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles
The New Hampshire rules and questions on this page were checked in October 2026 against the official motorcycle manual, the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles website or New Hampshire law. When a detail is not published by an official source, we leave it out instead of guessing. Confirm current rules with the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.
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