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Free New Hampshire DMV Practice Test
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.
Studying for the New Hampshire permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the New Hampshire Driver's Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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.
Each field links to the primary official source used for its review. A field marked not stated means the reviewed source did not publish that requested fact; confirm current application details with the authority.
| 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)
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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Frequently asked questions
Is this New Hampshire DMV practice test free?
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to New Hampshire, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
Is the New Hampshire permit test the same as the driving test?
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
Are the questions the same as the real New Hampshire DMV test?
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the New Hampshire Driver's Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
How many questions are on the real New Hampshire permit test?
40 multiple-choice questions. You need No more than 8 incorrect (at least 32 out of 40 correct) to pass.
What if I fail the New Hampshire DMV test?
Operator and motorcycle applicants must wait 10 calendar days after a failed knowledge exam; CDL applicants wait 5 calendar days. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
How long should I study before taking the New Hampshire permit test?
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Is the practice test available in Spanish?
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
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