New Hampshire Driver's License
New Hampshire Knowledge Test — 40 questions, 32 (80%) to pass
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📋 What to Bring
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Proof of identity, SSN & NH residency
Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving New Hampshire residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents.
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Application & fee
Apply at a New Hampshire DMV office (Department of Safety) and pay the applicable license fee. Many services require an appointment.
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Driver education & parent consent (if under 18)
Applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course and a parent or legal guardian must consent. New Hampshire's Graduated Driver Licensing rules limit night driving and passengers for new young operators.
📅 How to Schedule
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Study the manual and practice
Read the New Hampshire Driver's Manual and take practice tests covering signs, rules of the road, dangerous driving, and sharing the road.
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Visit a New Hampshire DMV office
New Hampshire driver licensing is handled by the DMV (Department of Safety). Bring your documents and fee; many services require an appointment scheduled online at dmv.nh.gov.
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Pass the vision and knowledge tests
Pass a vision screening and the 40-question knowledge test (32 correct, 80%, within 40 minutes). Then complete the required supervised driving and pass the road test to be licensed.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •The New Hampshire knowledge test has 40 questions; you must answer 32 correctly (80%) within 40 minutes to pass.
- •The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for drivers 21 and over, with a lower 0.02 limit for drivers under 21. Impaired driving in New Hampshire is charged as DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), and the state has an implied-consent law.
- •New Hampshire has a hands-free law: it is illegal to use a handheld phone or other electronic device while driving. Drivers under 18 may not use any mobile device at all.
- •Watch for moose, especially in northern New Hampshire and at dawn and dusk — moose collisions are extremely dangerous. Scan the roadsides and slow down in posted moose-crossing areas.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🎯 Practice by Topic
Driving in New Hampshire
An overview of driving in New Hampshire: the privilege to drive, New Hampshire laws, driver education, and how to use this manual.
Driver's License and Non-Driver ID Information
Driver's license classes, the Graduated Driver Licensing program and youth operator restrictions, learner permits, REAL ID, required documents, and renewals.
Dangerous Driving
Impaired driving (DWI), BAC limits and implied consent, drugs, distracted and fatigued driving, aggressive driving, and the penalties involved.
Before Driving
Seat belts and child restraints, air bags, adjusting your seat, mirrors and head restraints, and pre-drive vehicle checks.
Basic Driving
Steering, signaling, turning and lane changes, speed and following distance, scanning, and handling intersections safely.
Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, stopping, obeying signs and signals, speed limits, school buses, and railroad crossings.
General Driving and Parking
Turning and U-turns, passing, expressway driving, parking rules, hill parking, and no-parking zones.
Driving Safely
Defensive driving and space management, plus driving in adverse weather and other challenging conditions.
Accidents and Financial Responsibility
What to do at a crash and your reporting duties, leaving the scene, and insurance and financial responsibility requirements.
Driving Emergencies
Handling skids, brake failure, tire blowouts, a stuck accelerator, engine failure, running off the road, and vehicle fires.
Sharing the Road
Sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, large trucks, emergency vehicles, school buses, work zones, animals, mopeds and OHRVs.
🔗 Official Resources
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the New Hampshire Driver's License test, and how many do I need to pass?
The New Hampshire Driver's License knowledge test has 40 questions. You must answer 32 correctly (80%) to pass.
How many questions can you miss on the New Hampshire Driver's License test?
You can miss up to 8 of the 40 questions and still pass.
Can you take the New Hampshire Driver's License test in your language?
The New Hampshire Driver's License knowledge test is offered in: English · Español. See test languages by state →
What is the minimum age to take the New Hampshire Driver's License test?
Minimum age: 15.5 (youth operator) / 15.5（青少年驾驶）/ 15.5 (operador joven).
Is the New Hampshire Driver's License test timed?
Time limit: 40 minutes · 40 分钟 · 40 minutos.
What should I bring to the New Hampshire Driver's License test?
Proof of identity, SSN & NH residency — Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving New Hampshire residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents. Application & fee — Apply at a New Hampshire DMV office (Department of Safety) and pay the applicable license fee. Many services require an appointment. Driver education & parent consent (if under 18) — Applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course and a parent or legal guardian must consent. New Hampshire's Graduated Driver Licensing rules limit night driving and passengers for new young operators.
How do I schedule and take the New Hampshire Driver's License test?
1. Study the manual and practice: Read the New Hampshire Driver's Manual and take practice tests covering signs, rules of the road, dangerous driving, and sharing the road. 2. Visit a New Hampshire DMV office: New Hampshire driver licensing is handled by the DMV (Department of Safety). Bring your documents and fee; many services require an appointment scheduled online at dmv.nh.gov. 3. Pass the vision and knowledge tests: Pass a vision screening and the 40-question knowledge test (32 correct, 80%, within 40 minutes). Then complete the required supervised driving and pass the road test to be licensed.