New Hampshire Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
New Hampshire permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: No more than 8 incorrect (at least 32 out of 40 correct); Minimum age: Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally; Fee: Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally; Re-takes: Operator and motorcycle applicants must wait 10 calendar days after a failed knowledge exam; CDL applicants wait 5 calendar days; Official handbook: New Hampshire Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | No more than 8 incorrect (at least 32 out of 40 correct) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally |
| Fee | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally |
| Re-takes | Operator and motorcycle applicants must wait 10 calendar days after a failed knowledge exam; CDL applicants wait 5 calendar days | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | New Hampshire Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in New Hampshire means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.