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New Hampshire Permit Practice Test

The New Hampshire permit test is administered by New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the New Hampshire Driver's Manual teaches, from licensing tests and youth operators to pedestrians bicycles motorcycles trucks and emergency scenes, with 100 questions written for New Hampshire and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.

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The New Hampshire bank holds 100 questions written for the New Hampshire Driver's Manual, 6 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.

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Sample questions

Six questions from the New Hampshire bank, with the rule behind each answer

Sample 1 · Licensing Tests And Youth Operators

A New Hampshire learner is 15 1/2 years old and has no license. Who may accompany the learner for lawful practice driving?

  1. A parent, legal guardian, or responsible licensed adult who is at least 25Correct
  2. Any licensed driver who is at least 18
  3. Only a certified examiner employed by the DMV
  4. Any passenger who has held a license for six months

Why: New Hampshire allows an unlicensed person who is at least 15 1/2 years old to practice drive when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible licensed adult who is at least 25 years old. Therefore, the supported response is "A parent, legal guardian, or responsible licensed adult who is at least 25".

Sample 2 · Vehicle Readiness Restraints Loads And Snow

How often does the New Hampshire manual recommend checking tire pressure?

  1. Once a monthCorrect
  2. Only at annual registration
  3. Every five years
  4. Only after a tire warning light stays on for a week

Why: The manual recommends checking tire pressure once a month because underinflation, overinflation, and low tread can create safety problems. Therefore, the supported response is "Once a month".

Sample 3 · Lane Changes Passing Backing Weather And Night

Which sequence begins a safe lane change?

  1. Check mirrors and blind spots, identify a gap, signal, and look againCorrect
  2. Steer first, then check the target lane
  3. Sound the horn and cross immediately
  4. Slow to a stop in the travel lane before looking

Why: Before changing lanes, a driver checks mirrors and blind spots, identifies a gap, signals, looks again toward the target lane, adjusts speed, and steers into the lane. Therefore, the supported response is "Check mirrors and blind spots, identify a gap, signal, and look again".

Sample 4 · Signals Signs Markings Railroads And Work Zones

A police officer directs you to proceed while the traffic signal is red. Which instruction controls?

  1. The direction chosen by the vehicle ahead
  2. The nearest parking sign
  3. The police officer's directionCorrect
  4. The red signal with no exception

Why: A police officer directing traffic overrides traffic lights and signs, and drivers must follow the officer's directions. Therefore, the supported response is "The police officer's direction".

Sample 5 · Visual Search Space Crashes And Financial Responsibility

What should happen before a driver turns the steering wheel toward a new path?

  1. Look only at the hood ornament
  2. Accelerate before checking the direction of travel
  3. Turn the head and visually search the pathCorrect
  4. Close one eye to narrow the field of view

Why: The manual's visual-search reminder is to turn the head before turning the wheel so the driver checks the intended path first. Therefore, the supported response is "Turn the head and visually search the path".

Sample 6 · Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Trucks And Emergency Scenes

A pedestrian with a white cane is preparing to cross. What must the driver do?

Yellow diamond warning sign with a black walking pedestrian symbol
  1. Drive through before the pedestrian steps forward
  2. Stop only if a traffic signal is red
  3. Come to a complete stop and do not honk or yellCorrect
  4. Honk continuously so the pedestrian knows the vehicle is near

Why: A driver must stop completely when a pedestrian using a white cane or harnessed guide dog attempts to cross and should never honk or yell at the pedestrian. Therefore, the supported response is "Come to a complete stop and do not honk or yell".

What is on the test

The 10 topics the New Hampshire permit practice test covers

These are New Hampshire's own topic areas, from licensing tests and youth operators to pedestrians bicycles motorcycles trucks and emergency scenes, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.

  1. Licensing Tests And Youth Operators10 questions
    • Which set lists the three tests required for a New Hampshire non-commercial operator license?
    • How much time does the manual say an applicant has for the 40-question automated knowledge test?
  2. Fitness Distraction Impairment And Emotions10 questions
    • What should a driver who is required to use corrective lenses do while driving?
    • During a long trip, how often should a driver plan to stop according to the fatigue guidance?
  3. Vehicle Readiness Restraints Loads And Snow10 questions
    • A New Hampshire driver is setting the seat before a trip. About how much space should remain between the driver's chest and the steering wheel?
    • After mirrors are properly adjusted, what additional check is still needed before a maneuver?
  4. Right Of Way Speed Signaling And Stopping10 questions
    • At a New Hampshire intersection with no signals or signs, another vehicle reaches the crossing from your right at the same moment. What action is required of you?
    • Before turning left into a driveway, to whom must a driver yield?
  5. Lane Changes Passing Backing Weather And Night10 questions
    • What is the purpose of the acceleration lane when entering a multi-lane highway?
    • Which location makes a passing attempt improper under the manual's guidance?
  6. Signals Signs Markings Railroads And Work Zones10 questions
    • What responsibility remains when a traffic light turns solid green?
    • When may a driver consider a right turn at a red signal?
  7. Turns Intersections Roundabouts Buses And Parking10 questions
    • You enter the wrong toll lane. What maneuver does the manual specifically prohibit?
    • From what lane position should a driver normally begin a right turn?
  8. Visual Search Space Crashes And Financial Responsibility10 questions
    • When should a driver check traffic to the rear?
    • What minimum following interval does the New Hampshire manual recommend in ordinary conditions?
  9. Collision Avoidance Skids And Vehicle Emergencies10 questions
    • During hard braking in an ABS-equipped vehicle, the pedal vibrates. What should the driver do?
    • An oncoming vehicle suddenly enters your path. Which steering response matches the manual?
  10. Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Trucks And Emergency Scenes10 questions
    • At 40 mph, what passing clearance does the manual's bicycle formula produce?
    • When may a driver cross a designated bicycle lane under an exception listed in the manual?
How to prepare

A study plan for the New Hampshire permit test

1

Find out where you stand

Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule New Hampshire tests, not just the answer.

2

Study the topics you missed

Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the New Hampshire Driver's Manual, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.

3

Rehearse the real thing

Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.

Questions

New Hampshire permit practice test questions

Is this the official New Hampshire permit test?

No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.

What does the New Hampshire permit practice test cover?

The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Licensing Tests And Youth Operators, Fitness Distraction Impairment And Emotions, Vehicle Readiness Restraints Loads And Snow, Right Of Way Speed Signaling And Stopping, Lane Changes Passing Backing Weather And Night, Signals Signs Markings Railroads And Work Zones, Turns Intersections Roundabouts Buses And Parking, Visual Search Space Crashes And Financial Responsibility, Collision Avoidance Skids And Vehicle Emergencies, and Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Trucks And Emergency Scenes. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.

How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?

The New Hampshire bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.

Are these the real questions from the New Hampshire exam?

No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.

Which handbook should I study for the New Hampshire permit test?

The New Hampshire Driver's Manual, published by New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.

What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?

Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Exam mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.

Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?

Yes. 6 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.

Is the New Hampshire practice test free, and do I need an account?

It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.

Can I pause and come back later?

Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.

What score should I aim for before test day?

Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.