New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026: driver license knowledge test
Free New Hampshire DMV practice test: 40 questions, 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles; questions written from the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator).
- 40 questions
- 80% pass mark, 32 of 40
- $50 fee, Driver license
- 16 minimum age
New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits: the knowledge test is taken when you apply for your first driver license (Youth Operator License at 16 to 20).
- Facts checked October 22, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Official facts from New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
| Official exam name | Driver License Knowledge Test(first driver license, no learner's permit in New Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| Run by | New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Breakdown | New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, traffic signs and rules of the road and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 32 of 40 (80%) |
| Time limit | 40 minutes |
| Fee | $50 — Driver license (Operator, not REAL ID)Driver license $50 (Operator, not REAL ID); no separate knowledge-test fee is published. Licensing Fees page: 'Operator (not federally compliant) $50.00'; 'REAL ID Operator (federally compliant) $60.00'; 'Youth Operator $10.00 per year up to age 21' (a Youth Operator License runs to the 21st birthday, so a 16-year-old pays up to $50). The first-license page lists 'Appropriate Fee' with the application; New Hampshire has no learner's permit fee because it issues no learner's permit. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles test booking and locations (official site) |
The New Hampshire Driver License Knowledge Test (first driver license, no learner's permit in New Hampshire) has 40 questions (New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, traffic signs and rules of the road and safe driving practices); you need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, in 40 minutes, per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles; questions come from the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator) (rev. 11/25).
Source: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) official pages, checked October 22, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | First driver license: 'Completed Driver License Application (DSMV 450)'; 'Proof of Identity and Proof of Residency' per the REAL ID compliant (DSMV 634A) or non-compliant (DSMV 634B) document list; 'Appropriate Fee'; vision test and knowledge test. Under 18: 'The original, green Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by your driver education instructor', 'A Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate signed by a parent or guardian' and 'A completed Certification of Additional Supervised Driving signed by a parent or guardian'. Non-US citizens follow a separate document list. Vision: 'you must be able to read the 20/40 vision line with both eyes.' |
|---|---|
| Retake | Testing Requirements page: 'If you exceed the time limit or miss too many questions, the test will automatically terminate; you may request an appointment to retest no sooner than ten days from the current date.' 'Operator and Motorcycle applicants will have to wait ten (10) calendar days before they are allowed to retest.' |
| Attempts | No attempt cap published. 'All tests are done by appointment only.' 'All knowledge exams are completely random, and you will not see the same exam if you have to retake the test.' The road test can be booked only after the knowledge test is passed (sometimes the same day). A missed road test (or cancellation with under 24 hours' notice) means a 30-day wait. |
| Languages | Testing Requirements page: 'Knowledge tests are available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi and American sign language'; 'All knowledge exams have an optional audio feature which can be accessed by using headphones' (ask the licensing representative at the test). |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as covered in the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator); the road test also scores 'Working knowledge and understanding of traffic signs and rules of the road'. The New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Rev. 11/25) covers signs in Section 6, Traffic Signs. |
| Handbook | New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator) — Rev. 11/25 (DSMV 360, printed on the back cover; PDF modified 3 Mar 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 22, 2026 |
New Hampshire road signs test
US traffic signs as covered in the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator); the road test also scores 'Working knowledge and understanding of traffic signs and rules of the road'. The New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Rev. 11/25) covers signs in Section 6, Traffic Signs. Practice them in the free New Hampshire road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
New Hampshire driver license knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the New Hampshire knowledge test?
The New Hampshire driver license knowledge test has 40 questions (New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, traffic signs and rules of the road and safe driving practices), per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
What is the pass mark for the New Hampshire knowledge test?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. See how New Hampshire compares with every state.
How many questions can you get wrong on the New Hampshire knowledge test?
You can get up to 8 wrong: you need 32 of 40 correct (80%), per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
Is the New Hampshire knowledge test hard?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, so in the official 40-question format you can get at most 8 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator) (rev. 11/25) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the New Hampshire knowledge test cost?
$50 — Driver license (Operator, not REAL ID), per New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
Is there a free New Hampshire DMV practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free New Hampshire driver license knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and the official pass mark of 32 of 40 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Driver license knowledge test questions come from the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator). Read the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator) on the official site.
Last updated October 22, 2026. Facts checked against New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.