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Free 2026 New Hampshire DMV Practice Test

Avg. pass rate on our NH tests: 51%.
Average pass rate for this test: 58%.
Easy
6 min
75% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>17%
80-89=>21%
70-79=>26%
60-69=>20%
<60%=>16%
Avg. first-try score: 75%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

Obtaining your New Hampshire driver’s license starts with your being at least 15½ years old and passing a vision screening and a timed written knowledge test (it must be completed within 40 minutes). This test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, safe driving practices, road signs and signals, driving under the influence, parking rules, and vehicle equipment, as outlined in the state’s New Hampshire DMV 2026 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (32 out of 40 questions) in person at the DMV. NH requires 10 days between retakes. That’s a hefty waiting period, so use our free New Hampshire DMV permit practice test to prepare. It’s designed to simulate the real exam, with questions based on the New Hampshire DMV Driver’s Manual, updated for January 2026. Our program also offers real-time feedback on all mistakes, which has been shown to speed up the learning process.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
No seatbelt law (adults)
NH implied consent
Curves & Hills
Dui & Alcohol Limits
Free 2026 New Hampshire DMV Practice Test
NH DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 NH Driver Handbook
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How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free New Hampshire tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + questions most people get wrong. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains like a friend.
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  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The New Hampshire permit test has 40 questions. You must get 32 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any New Hampshire DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof; NH does not issue learner permits; Youth Operator license until age 21. (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 10 calendar days.
  • Top reasons for failure: headlight usage and when to turn them on, railroad crossing procedures.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your NH DMV appointment

Real New Hampshire drivers who passed first try

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About the New Hampshire learner permit

The use of hand-held devices of any type while driving in New Hampshire is against the law for all drivers. Additionally, for minors, New Hampshire administers a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program that incrementally increases a driver’s privileges.

New Hampshire does not issue learner’s permits to student drivers. At age 15½, after passing the vision and knowledge tests, you can start driving under the supervision of your parent, guardian, or other licensed responsible adult at least 25 years of age. At age 15 years and 9 months, you can enroll in a state-approved Driver Education Course. Once you turn 16, complete the driver’s education course, and complete an additional 40 hours of supervised driving, you can move to the next step, the Youth Operator License. It comes with a few restrictions, like no driving between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM, and for the first six months, no more than one passenger under 25 unless accompanied by a licensed adult. At the age of 18, you can receive an unrestricted driver’s license.

To apply, go to the DMV with proof of identity (passport, birth certificate), proof of Social Security number, proof of New Hampshire residency (utility bill, lease agreement), and if you’re under 18, your parent or guardian’s consent and a driver’s Out-Of-Class Log Sheet. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.

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