New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free New Hampshire DMV practice questions

Real New Hampshire-specific questions sourced from the official New Hampshire Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · DUI Laws

   What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in New Hampshire?

   • A0.08✓ Correct
   • B0.10
   • C0.05

   Why: In New Hampshire the legal BAC limit is 0.08 for drivers 21 and older. Driving at or above this level is considered driving under the influence (DUI).

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 6 · Dangerous Driving

2. Question 2 · Speed Limits

   What is the minimum speed allowed on a New Hampshire interstate highway under normal conditions?

   • A45 mph✓ Correct
   • B40 mph
   • C50 mph

   Why: Drivers must maintain a minimum speed of 45 mph on interstate highways unless road, weather, or traffic conditions require a slower speed.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 15 · Communicating and Signaling

3. Question 3 · Right of Way

   When approaching a roundabout, who has the right of way?

   • AVehicles already in the roundabout✓ Correct
   • BVehicles entering the roundabout
   • CThe vehicle on the right

   Why: Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right of way. Drivers entering the roundabout must yield before merging into the flow of traffic.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 27 · Multi-Lane Roundabouts

4. Question 4 · Highway Driving

   When following another vehicle, what rule should you use to keep a safe following distance?

   • AThe 3-second rule✓ Correct
   • BThe 2-second rule
   • CThe 4-second rule

   Why: Maintain at least a 3-second following distance. Pick a fixed point ahead and you should reach it no sooner than three seconds after the vehicle in front. Increase the gap in poor weather or reduced visibility.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 16 · Stopping Distance

5. Question 5 · Weather & Visibility

   How should you dim your headlights for oncoming traffic at night?

   • ASwitch to low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle✓ Correct
   • BSwitch to low beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle
   • COnly dim when another driver flashes their lights at you

   Why: You must dim high-beam headlights to low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and also when following another vehicle closely, to avoid blinding other drivers.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 18 · Rural Road Driving

6. Question 6 · Turns & Intersections

   In which direction do vehicles travel in a roundabout?

   • ACounterclockwise✓ Correct
   • BClockwise
   • CEither direction

   Why: All vehicles in a roundabout travel counterclockwise around the central island. Enter and exit only at the designated points and yield to traffic already circulating.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 27 · Multi-Lane Roundabouts

7. Question 7 · Lane Changes & Passing

   How close to an intersection or railroad crossing are you prohibited from passing another vehicle?

   • AWithin 100 feet✓ Correct
   • BWithin 50 feet
   • CWithin 200 feet

   Why: Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing because of limited visibility and the increased risk of a collision.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 28 · Passing

8. Question 8 · Parking Rules

   How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?

   • ATurn the front wheels toward the curb✓ Correct
   • BTurn the front wheels away from the curb
   • CKeep the front wheels straight

   Why: When parking downhill next to a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb and stops if the brakes fail.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 35 · General Driving

9. Question 9 · Pedestrian Laws

   What must a driver do when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk?

   • AYield and allow the pedestrian to cross✓ Correct
   • BHonk to tell the pedestrian to hurry
   • CProceed if the pedestrian is walking slowly

   Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked, and wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the driver's lane.

   Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 21 · Sharing the Road With Pedestrians

10. Question 10 · Sharing the Road

    When must you stop for a school bus in New Hampshire?

    • AWhen its red lights are flashing✓ Correct
    • BOnly when you are on the same side of the road as the bus
    • COnly inside a posted school zone

    Why: You must stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights, regardless of which direction you are traveling or the type of road, until the lights stop and the bus moves.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 36 · Sharing the Road

11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren?

    • APull to the right side of the road and stop✓ Correct
    • BStop where you are in your current lane
    • CSpeed up to get out of its way

    Why: Pull to the right side of the road and stop to let an emergency vehicle with lights or a siren pass. If you are in an intersection, clear it first, then pull over.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 40 · Emergency Vehicles

12. Question 12 · General Rules

    New Hampshire's implied consent law means that, as a driver, you have agreed to what?

    • AChemical testing if you are arrested for DUI✓ Correct
    • BRandom roadside searches of your vehicle
    • CA mandatory breathalyzer at every checkpoint

    Why: Under New Hampshire's implied consent law, any driver arrested for DUI has legally consented to chemical testing of their blood, breath, or urine. Refusing the test carries its own penalties.

    Source: New Hampshire Driver Handbook, page 6 · Dangerous Driving

How to get your New Hampshire driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in New Hampshire's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in New Hampshire: Learn to drive under supervision at 15 years 6 months; apply for a Youth Operator License at 16 (no learner's permit is issued). Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official New Hampshire Driver Manual (dmv.nh.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The New Hampshire written test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: No learner's permit is issued; the operator (driver) license fee is $50 ($60 for a REAL ID-compliant license).

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period New Hampshire requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, New Hampshire issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local New Hampshire DMV office.

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