New Hampshire practice tests
The New Hampshire knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions on the rules of the road and general driving conditions, taken on a touch-screen computer at the Division of Motor Vehicles, and you need 80%, which is 32 correct, to pass: the test ends automatically once more than 8 answers are wrong. New Hampshire issues no learner's permit; from 15 and a half you may practice with a licensed parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 25 or older, and drivers of 16 and 17 must first complete driver education. Our free New Hampshire practice sets follow the real format, 40 questions with 32 to pass, and every answer comes from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual.
- 40 questions
- 40 minutes
- 32 to pass
The test in New Hampshire
Every figure links to the page it was read from, with the date it was checked. Formats change; the source wins over this table.
| What | Figure | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 multiple-choice questionsThe manual says the automated knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions on the rules of the road and general driving conditions, each shown with four possible answers on a touch screen that needs no computer experience. The testing page adds that the exam is specific to the type of license and that exams are random, so a retake is a different exam. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| To pass | 32 of 40 correct (80%)The testing page sets the passing grade at 80% on all knowledge exams. The manual says the test ends automatically if more than 8 questions are answered incorrectly. The two agree: 32 of 40 is 80%. Our practice sets use the same rule. | NH Division of Motor Vehicles: Driver Licensing Testing Requirementschecked 2026-11-02 |
| Time limit | 40 minutesThe manual (Rev. 11/25) says testers have 40 minutes to complete the test. The newer testing page prints no minutes: it says the time limit is based on the number of questions and that the test ends automatically if time runs out or too many questions are missed. Our practice sets use the 40 minutes the manual prints. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Road signs | Not stated as a separate partNeither the manual nor the testing page describes a separate signs section. Our sets mix sign-picture questions in with the rest. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Languages | 8 languages, written and audioEnglish, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi and American Sign Language. Audio testing with headphones is available on request: tell the customer service representative before you start. | NH Division of Motor Vehicles: Driver Licensing Testing Requirementschecked 2026-11-02 |
| Where you take it | In person at the DMV, on a touch-screen computer, by appointmentAll three tests (vision, knowledge and road) are by appointment, and the vision and knowledge tests must be passed before a road test can be scheduled. Neither source describes an online knowledge test. | NH Division of Motor Vehicles: Driver Licensing Testing Requirementschecked 2026-11-02 |
| Retakes | Wait 10 calendar days after a failed knowledge or road testThe testing page gives 10 calendar days for Operator and Motorcycle tests (5 for CDL). The manual says a retest appointment is not sooner than ten days from the failed test. | NH Division of Motor Vehicles: Driver Licensing Testing Requirementschecked 2026-11-02 |
| Learner's permit | None issued; practice driving allowed from 15 and a halfNew Hampshire does not issue permits to learn to drive. A person at least 15 and a half without a license may drive while being taught, with a parent, legal guardian or a licensed responsible adult aged 25 or older. This does not apply to anyone whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked in any state. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Driver education (ages 16 and 17) | Required: 30 hours classroom, 10 hours driving and 6 hours observation with a certified instructor, plus 40 hours of supervised driving including 10 at nightState law (RSA 263:19) requires anyone aged 16 or 17 applying for a license to have completed an approved driver education program first. The 40 extra hours are with a parent, guardian or other responsible adult. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Youth Operator license | Issued from 16 to under 21; printed vertically; expires on the 21st birthdayParental consent: under 18, the manual says a license is issued only with written permission from a parent or guardian (or another responsible adult if there is none); the same passage also refers to insurance coverage presented at application and to a person under 18 emancipated by marriage. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Youth Operator restrictions (under 18) | No driving from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.; for the first 6 months, no more than one non-family passenger under 25 unless a licensed adult aged 25 or older is along; never more passengers than seat belts; no phone, even hands-free, except to report an emergencyA Youth Operator under 20 can also have the license suspended after a hearing for certain offenses: 20 to 40 days for a first offense, 45 to 90 days for a second and 90 to 180 days for a third or later. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Vision standard | 20/40 with both eyes (20/30 with sight in only one eye)The testing page states the 20/40 line with both eyes; the manual adds the 20/30 standard for applicants with sight in one eye. If you need glasses or contacts to pass, you must wear them to drive and your license carries the B restriction. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Road test | About 15 to 20 minutesThe testing page gives about 15 to 20 minutes; the manual says the average road test takes approximately 20 minutes. We follow the newer page. Only you and the examiner may be in the car. Missing a road test, or cancelling less than 24 hours ahead, means a 30-day wait for Operator and Motorcycle tests. | NH Division of Motor Vehicles: Driver Licensing Testing Requirementschecked 2026-11-02 |
| What to bring | Any licenses issued by any state, proof of identity and residency, a legal and safe test vehicle, and a licensed driverThe vehicle must be registered, inspected, in safe running condition and of the right class. A licensed driver must drive it to and from the test site and stay until the road test is over. The full document list is on the DMV website. After you pass you get a 60-day paper temporary license, and the permanent license is mailed within 45 days. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Fees | Not statedNeither the manual nor the saved testing page prints a fee for testing or for a first license. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
| Manual edition | New Hampshire Driver's Manual, DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)The form number and revision date are printed on the back page of the manual. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (NH Division of Motor Vehicles), PDFchecked 2026-11-02 |
Full tests
- Test 140 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 1 of 6
- Test 240 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 2 of 6
- Test 340 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 3 of 6
- Test 440 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 4 of 6
- Test 540 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 5 of 6
- Test 640 questions · 40 min · pass 32difficulty 6 of 6
Handbook chapters
- Chapter 1: Getting your New Hampshire licenseHow New Hampshire licenses new drivers: no learner's permit, practice driving from 15 and a half, driver education for 16 and 17 year olds, the three tests, the Youth Operator license and its limits, and what to bring.
- Chapter 2: Keeping your licenseHow New Hampshire drivers lose the privilege to drive: Youth Operator suspensions under 20, impaired driving, implied consent, demerit points, habitual offender rules and out-of-state violations.
- Chapter 3: Dangerous drivingThe driver risks in Section 3 of the New Hampshire manual: vision, fatigue and drowsy driving, phones and other distractions, aggressive driving, emotions and children left in hot cars.
- Chapter 4: Alcohol, other drugs and drivingHow alcohol and other drugs affect a driver, New Hampshire's BAC limits for adults and drivers under 21, the under-21 transport rule, penalties for a first impaired-driving offense and medicines that impair.
- Chapter 5: Before you driveNew Hampshire's checks before driving: tires, seat and mirror set-up, safety belts, child seats, motorcycle helmets, air bags, securing a load, trailers and the snow and ice removal law.
- Chapter 6: Basic drivingSteering, right-of-way, New Hampshire speed limits, signaling distances, headlights, the horn, stopping distance, following distance, changing lanes, passing, backing, road conditions, rural roads and night driving.
- Chapter 7: Signals, signs and pavement markingsNew Hampshire traffic signals and arrows, sign colors and shapes, warning, regulatory, route, guide, railroad and work zone signs, and the meaning of lines, stop lines, crosswalks and arrows on the road.
- Chapter 8: Turns, intersections and parkingToll roads and E-ZPass, turning and U-turns, two-point and three-point turns, intersections, multi-lane roundabouts, school buses and New Hampshire's parking rules and distances.
- Chapter 9: Safe driving, crashes and emergenciesVisual search and space management, what to do after a crash in New Hampshire, the 15-day report and $1,000 rule, insurance and SR-22 filings, and how to handle skids, blowouts, brake failure and breakdowns.
- Chapter 10: Sharing the roadNew Hampshire rules for pedestrians and blind pedestrians, bicyclists and the 3-foot passing rule, motorcycles, slow-moving vehicles and horses, trucks and No-Zones, emergency vehicles, Sherrill's Law, police stops and work zones.