New Hampshire permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the New Hampshire permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the New Hampshire driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the New Hampshire DMV
Which of these behaviors can tip you off that another driver may be drunk?
Alcohol makes it hard to hold a steady lane position and speed, so swerving between lanes, crawling well below the pace of traffic, and stopping suddenly for no clear reason are classic warning signs. Give such a driver plenty of room and report the vehicle to police when you can do so safely.
Practice for New Hampshire
Questions on New Hampshire laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in New Hampshire sees these sets. 446 practice questions: the New Hampshire sets, national lessons and road signs.
New Hampshire: Laws & Licensing
Licensing, alcohol, penalty and crash rules.
New Hampshire: Road Rules
Right-of-way, signs, speed and safe driving.
New Hampshire exam simulator
40 random questions from the New Hampshire practice pool, 80% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The New Hampshire manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for New Hampshire.
New Hampshire CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the New Hampshire driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
New Hampshire driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 32 of 40 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the New Hampshire DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
New Hampshire permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the New Hampshire permit test?
The New Hampshire knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the New Hampshire DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15½. Check the New Hampshire DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real New Hampshire DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the New Hampshire driver handbook and New Hampshire law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the New Hampshire DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for New Hampshire and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the New Hampshire DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the New Hampshire DMV.