New Hampshire DMV Permit 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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Before entering an intersection, drivers should look:
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Left, right, then left again.
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Right.
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Right, left, then right again.
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Left.
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When you see this sign, you should:
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Always stop at the crosswalk.
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Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guard signals you to go.
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Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
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Slow down, proceed with caution and watch for blind people.
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
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You can cross the line to pass other vehicles.
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You are in the high speed lane.
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You aren't allowed to pass.
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You are in a turn lane.
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This sign means:
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Construction zone ahead.
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Warning: traffic is coming from the right.
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The road is curving sharply to the left.
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Side road ahead.
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When you are approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should:
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Proceed at a constant speed while looking and listening for trains.
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Look both ways, listen for and yield to trains and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
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Always come to a complete stop.
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None of the above.
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Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
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No, as you could block the flow of traffic.
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Yes, but only if you see a minimum speed limit sign posted.
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Yes, this is the key to defensive driving.
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No, you should only do it when someone is tailgating you.
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A flashing red light at an intersection means:
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Stop and yield the right-of-way.
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Stop and wait for the green light.
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Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.
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You have the right-of-way.
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Driving at night is more dangerous because:
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Your reaction time is slower.
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You cannot see as far ahead.
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The road is more slippery.
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Speed limits are different.
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This road sign means:
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Keep right.
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Keep right, traffic is entering from another road.
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Divided highway ends.
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One-way traffic.
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This sign means:
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No left turn.
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Sharp turn to the right.
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No right turn.
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Right turn permitted on green arrow only.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.