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New Hampshire DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the knowledge test you take at the New Hampshire DMV before your road test. New Hampshire has no learner's permit, so the test comes when you apply for your license. These questions cover New Hampshire's youth licensing rules, plus shared US road rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the New Hampshire Driver's Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    At what age may a New Hampshire resident start learning to drive with a supervising driver?
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    Answer: D. 15½

    New Hampshire residents may begin learning to drive at 15½.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How old must the licensed driver be who supervises a New Hampshire teen learning to drive?
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    Answer: D. At least 25

    From 15½, a teen may practice with a licensed driver who is 25 or older.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What does New Hampshire require before a teen learns to drive on public roads?
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    Answer: A. Nothing on paper: New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits

    New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits. From 15½, a teen may drive with a licensed driver aged 25 or older.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What is the minimum age to apply for a New Hampshire driver license?
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    Answer: C. 16

    You must be at least 16 to apply for a New Hampshire driver license.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    An applicant under 18 in New Hampshire must complete which of these?
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    Answer: B. A New Hampshire-approved driver education program

    Applicants under 18 must finish a New Hampshire-approved driver education program.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a New Hampshire teen complete in addition to driver education?
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    Answer: B. 40 hours, including 10 at night

    Teens need 40 hours of supervised driving outside class, 10 of them at night, recorded on the out-of-class log sheet.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What document records a New Hampshire teen's supervised practice hours?
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    Answer: A. The Driver's Out-of-Class Log Sheet, signed by a parent or guardian

    Bring a completed out-of-class log sheet signed by a parent or guardian, or proof from the Parent's Supervised Driving Program.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which certificate from driver education must a New Hampshire applicant under 18 bring?
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    Answer: B. The original green Driver Education Completion Certificate

    Applicants under 18 must bring the original green Driver Education Completion Certificate.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Who receives a New Hampshire Youth Operator License?
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    Answer: A. Licensed drivers aged 16 to under 21

    The Youth Operator License is issued to drivers over 16 and under 21.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    When does a New Hampshire Youth Operator License expire?
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    Answer: D. On the holder's 21st birthday

    It expires on the 21st birthday. The holder can then renew for a standard license.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How can you recognize a New Hampshire Youth Operator License?
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    Answer: D. It is vertical and reads "Under 21 until" a date

    The youth license is vertically oriented and states "Under 21 until (date)."

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Youth operators under 18 in New Hampshire may NOT drive during which hours?
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    Answer: B. 1 a.m. to 4 a.m.

    Youth operators under 18 may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    In the first six months, how many non-family passengers under 25 may a New Hampshire youth operator under 18 carry without a licensed adult 25 or older?
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    Answer: C. One

    For the first six months, the limit is one passenger under 25 who is not a family member, unless a licensed adult 25 or older is present.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    How many passengers may a New Hampshire youth operator under 18 carry at most?
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    Answer: D. No more than the number of seat belts or safety restraints

    Youth operators under 18 may not carry more passengers than there are seat belts or safety restraints.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    A New Hampshire driver under 20 has a first offense hearing. What suspension can result?
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    Answer: B. 20 days

    For holders under 20, a first offense can bring a 20-day suspension or revocation after a hearing.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    For a New Hampshire driver under 20, how long is the suspension for a second offense?
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    Answer: D. 45 days

    The suspensions are 20 days for a first offense, 45 days for a second and 90 days for a third or later offense.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    For a New Hampshire driver under 20, how long is the suspension for a third or later offense?
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    Answer: A. 90 days

    A third or later offense brings a 90-day suspension or revocation for drivers under 20.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    A young New Hampshire driver gets two or more speeding tickets within the first two years. What is required?
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    Answer: C. SR-22 proof of insurance for three years

    Two or more speeding tickets in the first two years means SR-22 insurance for three years from the date of the second hearing.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Which tests must you pass to get a New Hampshire driver license?
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    Answer: C. Vision, knowledge and road tests

    Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test and a road test. An appointment is required.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What does a New Hampshire applicant under 18 need from a parent or guardian?
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    Answer: D. A signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate

    Applicants under 18 need written permission on a signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    You have a learner's permit from another state and move to New Hampshire. Can you use it to drive here?
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    Answer: B. No, New Hampshire does not honor out-of-state permits

    New Hampshire does not honor out-of-state permits, and minors must meet all New Hampshire requirements.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    After you pass all tests in New Hampshire, what do you get on the day?
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    Answer: A. A temporary paper license valid for 60 days

    You receive a 60-day temporary paper license, and the permanent license is mailed within 60 days.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What is New Hampshire's law on hand-held phones for adult drivers?
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    Answer: A. Hand-held use is banned for all drivers

    New Hampshire bans hand-held phone use and texting for all drivers, and police can stop you for it alone.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    May a New Hampshire driver under 18 use a hands-free phone while driving?
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    Answer: C. No, drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone

    New Hampshire bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers under 18.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    When does the New Hampshire night driving restriction for youth operators end?
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    Answer: B. At age 18

    The 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. ban applies to youth operators under 18.

What to know before the test

  • New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits. From 15½ you may practice with a licensed driver aged 25 or older.
  • You must be 16 to apply. Applicants under 18 need approved driver education, 40 hours of supervised driving and a parent's written permission.
  • You must pass a vision test, a knowledge test and a road test, and you need an appointment.
  • Youth operators under 18 may not drive from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. and, for six months, may carry only one non-family passenger under 25 unless a licensed adult 25 or older is present.
  • Drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone while driving, and all drivers are banned from hand-held use.

Frequently asked questions

Does New Hampshire have a learner's permit?

No. From 15½ you may practice driving with a licensed driver who is 25 or older. You take the knowledge test when you apply for your license at 16 or older.

What do I need to bring to the New Hampshire DMV if I am under 18?

An application, two proofs of identity, the original green Driver Education Completion Certificate, a signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate and your signed out-of-class log sheet.

What is a Youth Operator License?

It is the license issued to drivers from 16 to under 21. It is vertical, says "Under 21 until" a date, and expires on your 21st birthday.

What are the night and passenger rules for teen drivers in New Hampshire?

Under 18, no driving from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. For the first six months, only one non-family passenger under 25 unless a licensed adult 25 or older is with you.

Does New Hampshire accept out-of-state learner's permits?

No. New Hampshire does not honor out-of-state permits.

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