Free New Hampshire DMV Practice Test (2026)

New Hampshire · Checked October 2026

Practice for the New Hampshire permit test with a learning path built around the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles rules: a New Hampshire-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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New Hampshire permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To pass80%

Min. permit age15½ (no permit issued)

AgencyDMV

New Hampshire does not issue a learner's permit, so the knowledge test is taken at the DMV by appointment when you apply for your license (age 16+), together with the vision and road tests. It is a computer-based, touch-screen multiple-choice test that requires 80% to pass, offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi and American Sign Language, with optional audio; if you fail, you must wait 10 calendar days to retest.

The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score of 80%.

Tip: Start with module 1, “New Hampshire laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to New Hampshire, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

New Hampshire traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	New Hampshire rule	Source
Handheld phone use	No driver may use a hand-held phone or other mobile electronic device while driving or stopped in traffic, and drivers under 18 may not use any phone, even hands-free, except to call 911. Fines are $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second and $500 for later offenses within 24 months, plus penalty assessments.	gc.nh.gov
Seat belts	New Hampshire's seat belt law (RSA 265:107-a) covers everyone under 18: drivers under 18 must buckle up, and a driver may not carry a passenger under 18 who is not belted.	gc.nh.gov
Child car seats	Children under 7 must ride in a child restraint unless they are 57 inches or taller, and children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing seat. Fines are $50 for a first offense and $100 for later offenses.	gc.nh.gov
Alcohol limits	It is illegal to drive with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or 0.02 or more if you are under 21.	gc.nh.gov
Implied consent	Refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest means a 180-day license suspension for a first refusal (9 months starting January 1, 2027), or 2 years if you have a prior conviction or refusal (3 years starting January 1, 2027).	gc.nh.gov
Move over law	When approaching a stopped vehicle on the roadside with flashing blue, red or amber lights, move out of the lane next to it; if you cannot, slow down and give it a wide berth.	nhsp.dos.nh.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 30 mph in business or urban residence districts, 35 mph in rural residence districts, 55 mph elsewhere and 65 mph on 4-lane divided interstates and turnpikes (70 mph on I-93 from mile marker 45 to Vermont). Posted school zones are 10 mph below the usual limit for 45 minutes before school opens and after it closes.	gc.nh.gov

New Hampshire learner permit and teen license rules

There is no learner's permit: from age 15 and a half you may practice with a licensed parent, guardian, certified driving instructor or responsible adult 25 or older seated beside you, and you must carry proof of your age.
Driver education is required if you are under 18: 30 hours of classroom, 10 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation with a certified instructor.
You also need 40 more hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, recorded on the Driver's Out-of-Class Log Sheet and signed by a parent or guardian.
You can apply for a license at 16; drivers 16 to 20 get a vertical Youth Operator License that expires on your 21st birthday.
Under 18: no driving from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., and no more passengers than seat belts.
Under 18, for the first 6 months: no more than one passenger under 25 who is not family, unless a licensed adult 25 or older is with you.
Under 18: no cell phone or electronic device use at all, even hands-free, except to call 911.

How to get your New Hampshire learner's permit

At 15 and a half, start practicing with a qualified licensed companion seated beside you, and always carry proof of your age.
Enroll in an approved driver education program at a public high school or one of the commercial driving schools licensed by the NH DMV.
Log 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, on the Out-of-Class Log Sheet or through the Parent's Supervised Driving Program.
At 16 or older, make a DMV appointment and bring the Application for Driver License, two proofs of identity, your original green Driver Education Completion Certificate, a signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate and your signed driving log.
Pay the license fee (Youth Operator: $10 per year up to age 21), have your photo taken, then pass the vision test (20/40 with both eyes), the knowledge test (80%) and the road test.
You leave with a 60-day temporary paper license; your permanent Youth Operator License is mailed within 60 days.

Sample New Hampshire-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our New Hampshire module. Each one is based on the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual or New Hampshire law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. At what age may a New Hampshire teen start practicing driving with a qualified companion?

15
16
15 and a half
14 and a half

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Correct answer: 15 and a half. New Hampshire residents can start learning to drive at 15 and a half but must be at least 16 to apply for a license. Source: dmv.nh.gov

2. If your practice companion is not your parent, guardian or a certified instructor, how old must that licensed adult be in New Hampshire?

18 or older
25 or older
21 or older
30 or older

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Correct answer: 25 or older. RSA 263:25 allows a responsible licensed adult who is 25 or older, seated beside the learner. Source: gc.nh.gov

3. What must a New Hampshire learner carry while practicing before getting a license?

A learner's permit card
A driver education certificate
Proof of age
A letter from the DMV

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Correct answer: Proof of age. New Hampshire has no learner's permit; the law requires a learner to have proof that they meet the age requirement. Source: gc.nh.gov

4. Besides driver education, how many additional supervised driving hours must a New Hampshire teen complete?

20 hours, including 5 at night
50 hours, including 10 at night
60 hours, including 15 at night
40 hours, including 10 at night

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Correct answer: 40 hours, including 10 at night. Teens need 40 additional hours of supervised driving with a parent, guardian or responsible adult, and 10 of those hours must be at night. Source: dmv.nh.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the New Hampshire rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed New Hampshire exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a learner's permit to practice driving in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits. From age 15 and a half you may practice with a qualified licensed companion beside you as long as you carry proof of your age. New Hampshire also does not honor or transfer driving permits from other states.

Who can sit next to me while I practice?

Under RSA 263:25 it must be a licensed driver who is your parent, legal guardian, a certified driving instructor, or a responsible adult 25 or older, seated beside you. That person is legally responsible for any violation you commit.

What happens if I fail the knowledge test?

You must wait 10 calendar days before retesting. The exams are random, so you will not see the same test twice. You can take it in Spanish and several other languages, and an audio option is available with headphones.

What happens if I get a ticket as a youth operator?

The DMV can suspend a license held by someone under 20 for certain violations: 20 days for a first offense, 45 days for a second and 90 days for a third or later. Two or more speeding tickets in your first two years means you must carry SR-22 insurance for three years.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our New Hampshire module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official New Hampshire sources

Every New Hampshire fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles website or New Hampshire law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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