New Hampshire Permit Test Practice
New Hampshire is the outlier: there's no learner's permit at all. Teens can start practicing at 15½ with a licensed adult who is at least 25, carrying proof of age, and apply for a Youth Operator License at 16 after finishing an approved driver education program and 40 hours of supervised driving with parent or guardian permission.
You still have to pass the written knowledge test at the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles before you're licensed, so the "permit test" matters just as much here. It's commonly reported as 40 questions, with 32 correct needed to pass, covering NH traffic law, signs and safe driving. Practice free on DMV Permit Prep so the DMV written test is the easy part of getting your license.
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 32 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15½ (no permit required)
- Practice
- 40 hours (10 at night)
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New Hampshire permit test sample questions
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1. How many hours of supervised driving must a New Hampshire applicant under 18 log?
2. In New Hampshire, a youth operator may not drive between:
3. New Hampshire driver education must include how much behind-the-wheel instruction?
4. A cyclist holds their left arm out and bent upward. This means they will:
5. A red circle with a diagonal slash on a sign means:
How to get your learner's permit in New Hampshire
- 1Start supervised driving at 15½ with a licensed adult 25+, carrying proof of your age.
- 2Complete an NH-approved driver education program (30 classroom, 10 behind-the-wheel, 6 observation hours).
- 3Log 40 hours of supervised driving, 10 at night.
- 4At 16, apply at the DMV with a parent or guardian's written permission.
- 5Pass the vision exam and written knowledge test.
- 6Pass the road test and receive your Youth Operator License.
Youth Operator License holders (16–20) face an overnight driving ban and, for the first 6 months, a limit on passengers under 25 who aren't family. Permit holding period: No permit; license at 16.
The New Hampshire knowledge test
A written knowledge test and vision exam at a NH DMV office, taken when you apply for your Youth Operator License.
Study tips for New Hampshire
- Remember NH's supervising driver age is 25, older than most states.
- Study Youth Operator License restrictions; they're NH-specific test material.
- Practice moose and winter-road questions; NH's rural roads come up often.
CDL in New Hampshire
New Hampshire CDL applicants pass DMV general knowledge and endorsement tests to get a Commercial Learner's Permit, hold it at least 14 days, and complete Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in New Hampshire
New Hampshire riders can get a motorcycle learner's permit valid for 45 days (renewable once) after a knowledge test, riding only in daylight with no passengers; completing an approved rider training course can waive the DMV road test.
New Hampshire permit test FAQ
Does New Hampshire have a learner's permit?
No. New Hampshire doesn't issue a learner's permit; teens can practice from 15½ with a licensed adult 25 or older while carrying proof of age.
How old do you have to be to get a license in New Hampshire?
You must be at least 16, finish approved driver education and complete 40 hours of supervised driving to get a Youth Operator License.
Do I still take a written test in New Hampshire?
Yes. You must pass the DMV's written knowledge test and vision exam before your road test.
Who can supervise a New Hampshire teen driver?
A licensed driver who is at least 25 years old must ride in the front seat.
Official information: New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
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