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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 50 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.

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Practice coverage
Not started — complete a run to establish your baseline.
171questions · 10 New Hampshire-specific
16topics
80%this state's pass mark

The pass mark shown is this state's published knowledge-test score, not a guarantee of your official result.

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).

Quick practice
10 balanced questions with feedback after every answer.
Topic review
Focus on one knowledge area before returning to mixed practice.
Exam-style run
40 questions, scored at the end — the published length of this knowledge test, not the full study bank.

Interactive practice

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Test your knowledge below. Every question includes a clear explanation and the exact handbook citation for New Hampshire.

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Sample 1 of 5

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

More New Hampshire sample questions

Review these key questions or jump straight into the full 171-question practice bank, including 10 items testing 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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