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Real exam-style questions
Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.
Explanations after every answer
Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 80% (32/40 correct)
- Minimum age
- 15½ to begin learning to drive (no separate learner permit; must be 16 to apply for a license)
- Fee
- about $50 driver license fee (Youth Operator License)
- Re-takes
- If you fail, you must wait 10 calendar days before retesting
- Official handbook
- New Hampshire Driver's Manual (2026)
What the New Hampshire permit test covers
Every question in our New Hampshire practice bank is written from the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:
- Road signs and traffic signals
- Right-of-way and intersections
- Winter and reduced-visibility driving
- Youth Operator restrictions and violations
- Alcohol, drugs and safe following distance
Sample questions for New Hampshire
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Knowledge test
If you fail the New Hampshire knowledge test, how long must you wait before retesting?
- 1 day
- 3 days
- 10 days
- 30 days
See the explanation
Correct answer: 10 days
New Hampshire: wait 10 calendar days before retaking a failed knowledge test.
Question 2 · Adverse conditions
How should you use your headlights when driving in fog?
- Use high beams for more light
- Use low-beam headlights
- Drive with headlights off
- Use only your parking lights
See the explanation
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
In fog, use low beams — high beams reflect back and reduce visibility.
Question 3 · Intersections
What should you do when a traffic signal is not working at an intersection?
- Proceed without stopping
- Treat it as a four-way stop
- Only stop if you see police
- Speed up to clear the intersection
See the explanation
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
Dead traffic signal: treat it as a four-way stop.
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