New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026

New Hampshire DMV practice test: 558 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

FactValueSourceChecked
Test format40 Q, pass 32dmv.nh.gov
Pass mark32 / 40 (80%)dmv.nh.gov
Test languagesEnglish, American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Chinese (Mandarin)dmv.nh.gov
Official handbookdmv.nh.govdmv.nh.gov
Practice questions558 questionsdmv.nh.gov

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Official format: 40 Q, pass 32 · 558 practice questions

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Units

  1. 1
    Traffic Signs & Signals185 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge72 questions
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    Sharing the Road63 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving48 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance39 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties39 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving35 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation34 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections26 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules15 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties2 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: 40 Q, pass 32
40questions on the test
32 (80%)correct to pass
558practice questions

Full mock exam: All questions: 40 Q · overall pass 32

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Practice question bank

558questions
11topics
85with a picture
185in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals185General Driving Knowledge72Sharing the Road63Highway & Freeway Driving48Impaired Driving & Penalties39Speed Limits & Following Distan…39Bad Weather & Night Driving35Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…34Right of Way & Intersections26Parking & Stopping Rules15Licensing, Demerits & Penalties2license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (33% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

    • Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so. ✓
    • Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
    • Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
    • Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: A · Official handbook: dmv.nh.gov

  2. When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

    • Should depend on road signs to find your way.
    • Should plan your trip in advance. ✓
    • Only have to know generally where your destination is.
    • Should always choose the most direct route.

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: dmv.nh.gov

  3. You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

    • The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
    • You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
    • You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
    • All of the above. ✓

    Sharing the Road · Answer: D · Official handbook: dmv.nh.gov

  4. You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

    • Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
    • Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
    • Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
    • All of the above. ✓

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: D · Official handbook: dmv.nh.gov

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
New Hampshire4032 (80%)558
Massachusetts2518 (72%)501
Maine3024 (80%)1,157
Vermont2016 (80%)380
Maine1,157New Hampshire558Massachusetts501Vermont380license-test.com
New Hampshire ranks 2 of 4 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official New Hampshire DMV test?

40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the New Hampshire Car learner's permit test?

40 Q, pass 32

How many practice questions does this New Hampshire DMV practice test have?

558 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (185), General Driving Knowledge (72), Sharing the Road (63). 85 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the New Hampshire test compare with nearby states?

Massachusetts: 25 questions, pass 18; Maine: 30 questions, pass 24; Vermont: 20 questions, pass 16 (official formats; New Hampshire: 40 questions, pass 32).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official New Hampshire driver handbook (dmv.nh.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for New Hampshire.

Is the New Hampshire DMV practice test free?

Yes. All 558 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the New Hampshire Car learner's permit test offered in?

English, American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Chinese (Mandarin)

Where is the official handbook?

https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/nhdm.pdf

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook