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.
In breve
Lo gestisce: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Età minima: 16 (practice driving from 15½ with a licensed driver 25 or older). Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: D. 15½
New Hampshire residents may begin learning to drive at 15½.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: D. At least 25
From 15½, a teen may practice with a licensed driver who is 25 or older.
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: C. 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for a New Hampshire driver license.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: B. A New Hampshire-approved driver education program
Applicants under 18 must finish a New Hampshire-approved driver education program.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: B. The original green Driver Education Completion Certificate
Applicants under 18 must bring the original green Driver Education Completion Certificate.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: A. Licensed drivers aged 16 to under 21
The Youth Operator License is issued to drivers over 16 and under 21.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: D. On the holder's 21st birthday
It expires on the 21st birthday. The holder can then renew for a standard license.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: D. It is vertical and reads "Under 21 until" a date
The youth license is vertically oriented and states "Under 21 until (date)."
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: B. 20 days
For holders under 20, a first offense can bring a 20-day suspension or revocation after a hearing.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: A. 90 days
A third or later offense brings a 90-day suspension or revocation for drivers under 20.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: C. Vision, knowledge and road tests
Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test and a road test. An appointment is required.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: D. A signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate
Applicants under 18 need written permission on a signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: B. At age 18
The 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. ban applies to youth operators under 18.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del 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.
Domande frequenti
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.