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Test your knowledge forthe New Hampshire permit test

The New Hampshire permit test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% to pass: 32 correct answers, so you can miss up to 8.

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The New Hampshire permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
40
Score needed to pass
80%32 of 40 correct
New Hampshire practice questions on GetMyPermit
500

What's on the New Hampshire permit test

Every question comes from the New Hampshire driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our New Hampshire practice questions cover each one.

  • Rules of the road89
  • Basic driving85
  • General driving and parking80
  • Sharing the road65
  • Driving emergencies34
  • Driving safety34
  • Accidents and financial responsiility27
  • Before driving23
  • Driver's license and non-driver ID information23
  • Dangerous driving22
  • Driving in new hempshire18

New Hampshire permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. What happens if a tester answers more than 8 questions incorrectly on the knowledge test?

    • A. They may continue but lose points on the road test
    • B. The test is paused and resumed later
    • C. The test automatically ends
    • D. They immediately lose their driving privileges

    Answer: The test automatically ends

    The manual specifies that if more than 8 questions are answered incorrectly, the knowledge test will automatically end.

  2. 2. What are the traffic control devices?

    • A. When convenient
    • B. Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and directions provided by law enforcement, highway personnel and school crossing guards.
    • C. Only during daytime
    • D. Only on highways

    Answer: Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and directions provided by law enforcement, highway personnel and school crossing guards.

    Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and directions provided by law enforcement, highway personnel and school crossing guards.

  3. 3. New Hampshire law requires that an accident report be filed with the DMV within 15 days if:

    • A. Any flat tire occurs
    • B. A vehicle needs towing only
    • C. There is death, personal injury, or combined property damage of more than the threshold amount (as described in the manual)
    • D. Police arrive at the scene

    Answer: There is death, personal injury, or combined property damage of more than the threshold amount (as described in the manual)

    The Accidents and Financial Responsibility section explains that an accident report must be filed within 15 days when there is death, personal injury, or sufficient property damage (specific dollar amount provided in the text).

  4. 4. What does a slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate?

    • A. 55 mph
    • B. Less than 25 mph
    • C. Daytime only
    • D. Work zone

    Answer: Less than 25 mph

    The emblem identifies vehicles traveling under 25 mph.

  5. 5. If your vehicle leaves the pavement, what should you do?

    • A. Accelerate
    • B. Slow gradually and return safely
    • C. Stop instantly
    • D. Sharp turn

    Answer: Slow gradually and return safely

    The manual instructs drivers to slow down and return when safe.

  6. 6. Looking ahead while driving means:

    • A. Only watching the vehicle right in front of you
    • B. Looking just over the hood of your car
    • C. Looking down the road, past the vehicles in front, and continually checking mirrors
    • D. Only watching your speedometer

    Answer: Looking down the road, past the vehicles in front, and continually checking mirrors

    Drivers should look ahead down the road, look past vehicles in front, and continually check mirrors to spot problems early.

  7. 7. In New Hampshire, safety restraints are legally required for whom?

    • A. Only drivers
    • B. Only front-seat passengers
    • C. Only children under 8
    • D. All drivers and passengers under 18 years of age

    Answer: All drivers and passengers under 18 years of age

    The manual notes that NH law requires safety restraints for all drivers and passengers under 18, even though everyone is strongly encouraged to wear them.

  8. 8. A Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) as low as what level can affect a driver’s ability to drive?

    • A. 0
    • B. 0.01
    • C. 0.02
    • D. .08 only

    Answer: 0.02

    The manual states that a BAC level as low as .02% can affect a driver’s ability to drive.

New Hampshire permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the New Hampshire permit test?

The New Hampshire permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 40 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the New Hampshire permit test?

You need 80% to pass: at least 32 of the 40 questions right, so you can miss up to 8.

What is on the New Hampshire permit test?

Questions come from the New Hampshire driver handbook. The main topics are rules of the road, basic driving, general driving and parking, sharing the road and driving emergencies.

How should I study for the New Hampshire permit test?

Read the New Hampshire driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 500 New Hampshire practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this New Hampshire permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question New Hampshire practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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