NEW HAMPSHIRE DMV PRACTICE TEST

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You need a New Hampshire driver’s license or learner’s permit if you want to drive on New Hampshire streets and highways. The driver test includes a vision test, a knowledge test, and a road test. The NH DMV knowledge test is a 40 question multiple choice test. Each question is displayed along with four possible answers. You will have 40 minutes to complete the test, and you'll need at least 32 correct answers to pass (80%). The New Hampshire written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules and safety rules. Everything you need to know is covered in the New Hampshire Driver's Manual. If you fail the test you may request an appointment to retest not sooner than ten days from the current date.
1. You reach an intersection with a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop:
With your front wheels in the crosswalk.
Before the crosswalk.
75 feet before the intersection.
None of the other answers is correct.
2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on highways with four lanes is:
65 mph.
55 mph.
35 mph.
70 mph.
3. At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:
Toward the right edge of the roadway.
Toward the center of the roadway.
Straight ahead in your lane.
Over your left shoulder.
4. At a 4-way stop:
The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.
The driver reaching the intersection first has the right-of-way.
The last driver to reach the intersection has the right-of-way.
None of the above.
5. Because many crashes happen when a vehicle is turning left, drivers planning to make a left turn should:
Slow down gradually while checking the rear view mirror.
Yield to oncoming vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Move into the left lane of a multilane road.
All of the above.
6. This road sign means:
right curve sign
Road work ahead.
Curve ahead.
Wrong Way.
Merging Traffic.
7. While driving, you see a flooded roadway ahead. You should:
Call the police.
Stop your vehicle on the roadway.
Proceed through the flooded area with caution.
Turn around and find another route to get to your destination.
8. You should use your low beams any time you are driving:
In fog.
On a freeway.
On a one-way street.
At night.
9. If a vehicle is approaching with high beams, drivers should look __________ until the vehicle passes.
to the right of the road
straight ahead
to the left of the road
at the center of the road
10. Before getting out of your parked vehicle on the traffic side of the street, you should:
Look for passing vehicles, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
Give arm signal that you are exiting your vehicle.
Turn on your left turn signal.
All of the above.
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can start learning to drive at the age of 15 ½, under the supervision of a parent/guardian or a licensed adult who is at least 25 years old. However, you become eligible to apply for a driver’s license (class D) only when you reach the age of 16. If you are between 16 and 21 years old, you may apply for a youth operator license. For individuals under 18, it is mandatory to attend an approved driver education program and complete 40 hours of supervised driving.

To take the DMV written test, it’s advisable to schedule an appointment. Choose a specific New Hampshire DMV branch, date, and time. While walk-in services are available, customers with appointments are given priority.
If you're a first-time applicant for a driver's license, make sure you have the following documents:
  • Completed Driver License Application (DSMV 450).
  • Proof of identity. 
  • Proof of residency. 

If you are under 18 years of age, additional requirements include:
  • Green Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by your driver education instructor.
  • A Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate.
  • A completed Certification of Additional Supervised Driving signed by a parent or guardian.

The DMV written test is provided in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi, and American Sign Language. An automated oral test is also available for individuals who do not read English. If you prefer this option, please inform the customer service representative when you take the exam.

The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the New Hampshire Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, safe driving practices, and road rules in New Hampshire. After studying the manual, test your preparation with our free practice tests!

The DMV written test in New Hampshire consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and is conducted on a touch screen monitor. You'll be given 40 minutes to complete the test. Each question presents four possible answers, and you must select the correct one by touching the corresponding letter on the screen.

You need to answer at least 32 out of 40 questions correctly. If you miss more than 8 questions, the test will automatically end. It's important to stay focused during the exam and take the time to read the questions carefully to minimize errors and pass the DMV written test on the first attempt.

For drivers under 18 years of age with a youth operator license, there are specific restrictions:
  • Driving a motor vehicle is not allowed between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
  • For the first six months, driving a motor vehicle with more than one passenger under 25 years of age (except siblings) is prohibited unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 25 years old.
  • Operating a motor vehicle with more passengers than available seat belts is not permitted.

New Hampshire doesn’t issue permits. If you are under 21, after passing the required tests (vision, knowledge, and road), you’ll receive a temporary license valid for 60 days. The youth operator license will be mailed to your address within 60 days. This license will be vertically-oriented and will expire when you reach 21 years old. At that point, you can apply for a renewal of your driver's license to obtain a horizontally-oriented license.

If you fail the DMV written test, you'll need to wait for 10 calendar days before you can take it again. During these days, review the manual once again and concentrate on areas where you may need additional preparation to improve your knowledge for the next attempt.