New Hampshire
Driving Practice Test

The Granite state has a lot of beautiful sites to see, and to do so you’ll want to make sure you are able to go through the stages of earning your driver’s license, from your learner’s permit to the moment you pass your driving exam. This site provides you with information on how to gain your driver’s license and also provides you with NH DMV practice test questions for you to prepare for the written portion of the driving test. In addition to DMV and permit practice tests, this site also has practice tests to help you earn your New Hampshire CDL or motorcycle license. The NH practice driving test below contains questions similar to what you’ll find on the real exam, with questions that test your knowledge of traffic signs and rules as well as general driving knowledge from the New Hampshire driving manual. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 32 questions correctly to pass the practice NH driving test. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the “Start Test” button below to begin.

1 / 40

You are driving and need to read directions or a map, what should you do?

have a quick glance while driving and then move ahead.

read the map after pulling over to a safe place on the side of the road.

have the passenger hold the map for you.

reduce your speed and then read the map.

2 / 40

While on multi-lane roads ________ if you drive alongside other vehicles. Avoid doing this.

all of the answers are correct.

you may not see the to the side of you.

someone may crowd your lane.

you may not see the vehicles in front of you.

3 / 40

What is the meaning of this sign?

Limited parking

One-way street

There will be parking fees

No right turn

4 / 40

If you are driving a vehicle with a load how many flags or red lamps must you have mounted and visible from each side?

Always 2.

1-2 depending on the size of the load.

5 / 40

What should you allow more of when you are following a vehicle that make stops often?

more space on your right

all of these answers are correct

more space on your left

a greater following distance

6 / 40

If you wish to change your address or name on your New Hampshire driver's license, permit or identification card where can you change it?

Sending an email with the request to your New Hampshire license branch.

Re-applying for a license.

At any New Hampshire license branch.

You can do it online.

7 / 40

If you are turning and a pedestrian is crossing and there is no traffic light who must yield?

You may pass if you can do it without being near the pedestrian

The driver

The pedestrian

You if you are in a large vehicle

8 / 40

Where should you pass another vehicle while on a two-lane road?

only on the right of the vehicle.

only on the left of the vehicle.

using whichever lane is clear.

you should not pass on a two-lane road.

9 / 40

Why must you reduce your speed on a dirt or gravel road?

you do not have much traction.

there may be farm vehicles on the road

the dirt may cover the windshield.

all of the answers are correct.

10 / 40

According to New Hampshire law the posted speed limit signs:

None of the answers are correct.

Can be exceeded, but only for a short time.

Must be obeyed at all times.

Can be ignored if the driver is in an emergency situation, such as driving a pregnant family member to the hospital.

11 / 40

The correct combination of signs and questions you may miss as a maximum is ________ and you will still pass the New Hampshire learner's permit or driver's license test.

3 signs, 4 questions.

2 signs, 6 questions.

3 signs, 6 questions.

0 signs, 4 questions.

12 / 40

What should you do if you see a vehicle heading towards you in your lane?

Steer left, blow your horn, and brake

Steer right, blow your horn, and brake

Brake hard and blow your horn

None of the answers are correct

13 / 40

Why should you not follow other cars too closely?

You may drive too fast.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the traffic signals.

14 / 40

What is the meaning of this sign?

The bridge ahead has limited room to pass.

The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.

No passing ahead.

Merge ahead.

15 / 40

Unless they are an approved individual that is seated in the front passenger seat, you must wait ______ days before driving with passengers if you hold a probationary driver's license.

365

180

120

16 / 40

What should you do if the car coming towards you is blinding you with their headlights?

Look above their vehicle.

Look away and toward the right side of the road.

Honk to let them know.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

17 / 40

In New Hampshire having a driver's license is:

Helpful when identification is needed.

Needed for travel.

A privilege that comes with personal responsibility.

A mandatory identification card.

18 / 40

Ahead of you there will be _______ when you see the letters "RR" painted on the pavement.

a rest stop.

a railroad crossing.

a road repair zone.

a rough road.

19 / 40

Regarding driving on the freeway which of the following answers is FALSE?

Enter a freeway smoothly by accelerating on the entrance ramp to match the speed of traffic.

You should cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting a freeway.

All of the answers are correct.

Freeways are designed to handle higher-speed traffic safely.

20 / 40

Which of the following actions could cause you to crash?

All of the listed actions

Taking your attention away from the driving task

Taking your hands off the wheel

Taking your eyes off the road

21 / 40

If while on a highway or freeway you are driving at a lower speed than the rest of the traffic you should drive in:

The leftmost lane

The shoulder

The rightmost lane

The lane with the least traffic

22 / 40

How much is the fee for taking the driving skills test?

$10, payable at the time of the test.

To take the driving skills test there is no fee.

$40, payable at the time of the test.

$25, payable at the time of the test.

23 / 40

If you are sharing the road with an emergency vehicle what must you do?

Turn into the next available intersection or exit when on the highway.

Keep a minimum of 15 feet distance.

Reduce their speed, pull to the right of the road, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass before resuming driving.

Stop in the lane and let them pass.

24 / 40

What must you do in order to see vehicles in your blind spot?

Look out your side windows.

Lean closer to your mirrors to see from a different angle.

Turn your head.

Look directly through your rear window.

25 / 40

What should you do if heavy fog forces you to pull off the road and stop on the shoulder?

Call for help.

Keep your flashing emergency signals turned on.

Abandon your car as soon as possible.

Wait until the fog lifts before proceeding.

26 / 40

What road lines mean that passed is not allowed from either direction?

Double solid yellow lines

No lines mean you cannot pass from either direction

Double solid white lines

One broken yellow line and one solid yellow line

27 / 40

What is the safest thing you can do when driving in traffic?

Change lanes frequently

Drive against the flow of traffic

Drive with the flow of traffic

Drive slower than the flow of traffic

28 / 40

What should you do if your vehicle plunges into water?

Roll the window down and swim out.

Remain calm and keep safety belt on.

Wait till the vehicle fills with water before exiting.

Do not attempt to open a door.

29 / 40

While driving _________ can distract a teen driver.

Playing loud music.

All of the answers are correct.

Using his or her cell phone.

Playing with the radio.

30 / 40

You are following another vehicle within 200 feet at night, what should you do?

use high-beam headlights.

look to the right shoulder to reduce glare from their headlights.

dim your high-beam headlights.

increase your following distance, you are too close.

31 / 40

If you see an emblem with red reflective borders and an orange fluorescent center what does that mean?

A vehicle with a wide load.

A highway maintenance vehicle.

A vehicle that make frequent stops.

A slow moving vehicle.

32 / 40

Of the following signs which one is a warning sign?

Sharp Turn Slow Down.

All of the answers are correct.

Watch For Ice On Bridges.

Detour In 1,000 Feet.

33 / 40

Of the following answers which is one is a factor the highly affects your stopping distance?

Condition of mirrors.

All of the answers are correct.

Roadway conditions.

Steering ability.

34 / 40

When may you proceed carefully through a yellow light?

It is an emergency

You are within the intersection

You are turning right

If there are no cars coming

35 / 40

______ before turning.

Turn the wheel

Use your signal

Turn on your lights

Slow down

36 / 40

You are passing a bicycle on your right and you see another vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

speed up and quickly pass the bicycle.

pass on the shoulder.

signal to let the vehicle know to slow down.

allow the vehicle to pass first by slowing down.

37 / 40

What is true about parking in a traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles a.k.a. double parking?

It is illegal.

It is allowed if it is for less than ten minutes.

It is allowed 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.

It isn't allowed for large vehicles or trucks.

38 / 40

Carbon monoxide is a gas produced by engines, what is another fact about it?

It has no smell.

It is only dangerous to small children.

It smells like smog.

It is blue.

39 / 40

Of the following answers which means that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

Red steady light.

Red flashing light.

Yellow steady light.

Yellow flashing light.

40 / 40

You must ________ around pedestrian signals or crosswalks.

Do not make a turn that causes pedestrians to stop or move around you to get by.

If there are children present take extra caution.

All of the answers are correct.

Always give pedestrians right of way.

Your score is

The average score is 55%

4.4/5 - (8 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A New Hampshire Drivers License

Any person over 16 years old and under 21 years of age who meets the requirements for a New Hampshire driver license, will be issued a Youth Operator License. The Youth Operator License will expire on your 21st birthday, and if you haven’t gotten over two speeding tickets or vehicle infractions, you’ll be granted a full license. You may start learning to drive when you are 15 and 6 months old but may not apply for a driver’s license until you are 16 years old. Any driver under 18 years old must complete an approved Driver Education Program and provide written permission from a parent or guardian to apply for a driver license. If you are under 18 years old, you can request a driver license once you have passed a New Hampshire approved Driver Education Program and completed forty hours of additional supervised driving time. Your supervising driver has to be at least 21 years old, and have a current license. All applicants must pass a vision test, knowledge test, and a road test. To pass your vision test, you must be able to read the 20/40 vision line with both eyes.

The next step is to take and pass the knowledge exam with a grade of 80 percent or higher. If you fail, you must wait ten days to retake it, but there is no additional fee. The NH DMV uses a computer-based, automated touch screen testing system to administer all knowledge tests, and there is an option to have it read to you through the computer. The final step is a road test, and this typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

You must have insurance on the vehicle you plan to use and have it up to code. If you pass, you pay a license fee of $50 and have your picture taken. If you’re new to the state, you have 60 days to trade your license in. Go to your local DMV in person and bring proof of identity, proof of residency, social security card, and your old license. Next, pass a vision exam and submit the Application for Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card. The final step is paying the $50 fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the New Hampshire Driver's License Test

Too many people fail the New Hampshire driving test on the first try because they don’t prepare correctly. The following tips will help you show up to your test confident and fully prepared.

Take your time reading each question carefully. You don’t get extra points for finishing quickly, so take your time and make sure you don’t misread anything. Mistaking a crosswalk for a sidewalk can lead to an incorrect answer that you can’t afford.

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Take as many New Hampshire DMV practice tests as you can. Resources like the ones on this site will help get you acclimated to the types of multiple-choice questions you’ll see on the test and help you build your confidence in your knowledge of New Hampshire’s rules of the roads and also help you identify road signs.
Build a deep knowledge of the New Hampshire driver’s manual. For your driving skills test as well as the written test, that document contains everything you need to know to succeed, so know it inside and out. If you don’t have a copy, you can download it via the link below.

Additional Information

New Hampshire DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles)

For information on New Hampshire driver’s licenses and testing, as well as information on vehicles and registration, you can find more information on the New Hampshire DMV website at https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/index.htm.

Phone: 603.227.4000

To find the New Hampshire DMV location nearest you visit https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/new-hampshire/

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