New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026: driver license knowledge test
Free New Hampshire DMV practice test: official facts from the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, questions written from the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Operator).
- 40 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark
- $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 13, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 40 questions with 32 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from the 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 | Not published by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles |
| Breakdown | New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, traffic signs and rules of the road and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 80% |
| Time limit | None published by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles |
| 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) |
You need 80% to pass the New Hampshire Driver License Knowledge Test (first driver license, no learner's permit in New Hampshire), per the 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 13, 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.' |
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| 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; the copy the question bank read, SP/w3/hb/new-hampshire/m.txt, fetched inside the dmv.nh.gov forms page in the browser pane; PDF modified 3 Mar 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 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 Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 40 questions with 32 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the New Hampshire knowledge test?
You need 80% to pass, per the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. Our practice tests mark 32 of 40 (80%), the commonly reported format.
Is the New Hampshire knowledge test hard?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 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 the 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 commonly reported pass mark of 32 of 40 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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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 13, 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 the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.