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Free New Hampshire DMV permit practice test online

Free New Hampshire permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles handbook.

The New Hampshire permit knowledge test has 40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. That is above the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.

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171questions · 10 New Hampshire-specific
16topics
80%study target

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Official New Hampshire permit test

New Hampshire DMV permit test facts

40
Questions
32 of 40
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
15 years, 6 months
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard New Hampshire Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (official source).

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Each question carries a topic, difficulty, explanation, and source section so your review has context.

Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving14 reviewed questions · 4 on New Hampshire lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road12 reviewed questions · 2 on New Hampshire lawRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness12 reviewed questions · 2 on New Hampshire lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

Sample questions

5 New Hampshire DMV permit practice questions

Try these New Hampshire sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test New Hampshire law specifically.

  1. 1. New Hampshire parking rules prohibit parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • A20 feet
    • B5 feet
    • C10 feet
    • 15 feet

    Answer: 15 feet. The New Hampshire Driver Manual lists parking as not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Parking

  2. 2. In New Hampshire, a BAC level of 0.02% if you are under 21 is evidence that you are:

    • AOnly a parking violation
    • BLegal if under 0.08%
    • CFully legal to drive
    • Legally intoxicated

    Answer: Legally intoxicated. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states that in New Hampshire a BAC level of .02% if you are under the age of 21 is evidence that you are legally intoxicated, and administrative license suspension uses a 0.02 legal limit for those under 21.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) / Administrative License Suspension

  3. 3. During the first 6 months after issuance, a New Hampshire youth operator under 18 shall not drive with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not family, unless accompanied by:

    • ANo one — passengers are always banned
    • BAny licensed teen
    • A licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age
    • DA sibling only

    Answer: A licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states that during the first 6 months, the holder shall not operate with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not a family member unless accompanied by a licensed responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Youth Operator License

  4. 4. When a New Hampshire school bus is stopped with flashing red lights, you must stop your vehicle at least how far from the bus?

    • A15 feet
    • 25 feet
    • C50 feet
    • D10 feet

    Answer: 25 feet. The New Hampshire Driver Manual requires you to stop your vehicle at least 25 feet from a school bus that has stopped to pick up or let off passengers while operating its flashing red lights (except when on the other side of a divided highway).

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — School Bus

  5. 5. For New Hampshire drivers 21 or older, the administrative license suspension legal BAC limit is:

    • A0.02
    • B0.05
    • 0.08
    • D0.10

    Answer: 0.08. The New Hampshire Driver Manual states the legal limits for administrative license suspension are 0.08 for persons 21 years of age or older and 0.02 for those under age 21.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Manual — Administrative License Suspension

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QuizLane’s starter material points learners back to the agency responsible for licensing in New Hampshire. Rules and manuals can change; the official agency remains authoritative.

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