New Hampshire DMV Test & Practice Questions – 2024
#1. These pavement markings tell you that at the intersection ahead:
White arrows are painted on some highway lanes to help guide drivers into the proper lanes for turns and through traffic. Always use traffic lanes as they are defined by pavement markings and road signs. When a lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow.
#2. If a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes, you must:
Drivers must stop at least 25-feet in any direction for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and/or the stop arm extended at all times unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier. Drivers shall remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or until the flashing red lights cease to operate. Proceed slowly while always watching for children.
#3. Which is true about giving your horn a sharp blast?
Never use your horn around visually impaired pedestrians.
#4. The minimum speed you may drive on an interstate highway is:
The minimum speed you may drive on an interstate highway is 45 mph unless road and weather conditions are so bad that this speed is unsafe.
#5. Before making a left turn, you should always check for bicyclists and motorcyclists because:
Motorcycles are not easily identified in traffic. Because of their size, they are easily hidden in the vehicle’s blind spot.
Even when seen, it is difficult for some drivers to judge how far away motorcyclists are. Finally, even when seen and the distance away is correctly judged, some drivers cannot tell how fast motorcycles are going.
Regardless of who is legally at fault in vehicle/cycle crashes, the motorcyclist usually is the loser. Your general awareness of motorcycles in traffic combined with your special attention in the situations described above can reduce motorcycle crashes, injuries, and deaths.
#6. What does this sign mean?
There is a traffic signal ahead. The sign is an example of a warning sign.
#7. When the speed of a vehicle is doubled:
The faster a vehicle is traveling, the more time and distance is needed to stop. The stopping distance of a vehicle increases 4 times when the speed of the vehicle is doubled.
#8. Parking alongside another parked vehicle (double parking):
Parking is not allowed alongside another parked vehicle (double parking).
#9. What does this sign mean?
No Left Turn.
You must not make a left turn at this intersection.
#10. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights has stopped on the shoulder of a two-lane roadway, you must:
The Move Over law requires drivers to provide a wide space or change into a lane not adjacent to an emergency vehicle if traffic conditions allow to do so safely. You must:
- Maintain a reduced speed.
- Obey the directions of any authorized person directing traffic and of all applicable emergency signals and traffic control devices.
- Vacate any lane wholly or partially blocked, as soon as possible.
- Give a wide berth, without endangering oncoming traffic, to public safety personnel, any persons in the roadway, and stationary vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency or warning lights.
#11. When you plan to exit a multi-lane highway, you should:
Plan to move to the lane closest to the exiting point early to avoid a quick lane change. Maintain vehicle speed while on the main roadway. Check the posted speed for the deceleration lane. Signal intention, move to the deceleration lane and slow to exiting speed.
#12. Which will help reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision?
Head restraints, also known as head rests, are designed to prevent whiplash in the event of an accident. Head rests should be adjusted so the head rest comes in contact with the back of the driver’s head, but not below the ears.
#13. Which is true about alcohol?
Alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce a driver’s judgment, vision, and reaction time. Alcohol slows your ability to process information and respond to the task of driving.
#14. The Implied Consent Law means that you:
The Implied consent law means that any person who operates a motor vehicle in New Hampshire is considered to have given consent to having their blood, breath, urine, or any combination tested if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense. Refusal to allow testing may result in loss of driving privileges.
#15. Hydroplaning occurs:
Hydroplaning occurs when the steering tires ride on a layer of water on top of the road surface, similar to the action of water skis. The best way to avoid traction loss from hydroplaning is to slow down when driving in the rain or on a road that is wet with pooled water or water puddles.
#16. A sign that indicates that a driver must not turn on red is an example of a traffic sign with:
White traffic signs display traffic laws or rules that drivers must obey, such as speed limits, as well as helpful information such as state highway markers. A No Turn on Red sign is an example of a traffic sign with a white background.
#17. If bad weather makes it hard for you to see ahead, you should:
There are certain situations when you need more space in front of your vehicle. Drivers should increase the following distance:
- On slippery roads.
- When following large vehicles like trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and vehicles pulling a trailer.
- At night, in fog, or in bad weather.
- When following vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings, like transit buses, school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials.
#18. When following a truck and there is a single-lane construction zone ahead, you should:
It is essential not to enter a roadway in front of a large vehicle or change lanes in front of a large vehicle. Large vehicles cannot stop as quickly as cars. Do not cut off a large vehicle in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn or to beat a truck into a single-lane construction zone.
#19. A driver is turning at an intersection without traffic signals when a pedestrian starts to cross. Who must yield?
Pedestrians are difficult to see, and it is difficult to determine their intentions. As a driver:
- Always be prepared to yield to pedestrians even if they are not in a crosswalk.
- You must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings.
- You must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green.
#20. Making a left turn against a red arrow is:
You may NOT turn left against a red arrow.
| This New Hampshire DMV Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions per test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| The Official New Hampshire Written DMV Test | |
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| Questions on real exam: | 40 questions |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Correct answers to pass: | 32 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 40 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 10 days |
What is the Online NH Practice Test?
This DMV practice test for New Hampshire has 20 random questions to help you prepare for the written knowledge test. It is designed specifically for New Hampshire and is available without hidden costs or gimmicks. You have access to a pool of more than 500 DMV test questions with complete answers.
You can take the test as many times as you need or want. Each test will differ since we draw random questions from a larger pool.
After each question, you will get instant feedback. The feedback tells you if your answer is correct or not. Should you miss a question, you will also see a brief explanation to help you understand the right answer. When you don’t understand the answers, you should have the driver’s manual handy and look up more information.
You will find answers to all questions in the New Hampshire Driver’s Manual.
On the official examination, you can miss ten questions – when you use the practice tests at Driver’s Prep, you should aim for a 100% score. Understanding all questions and answers before taking on the real thing is a good idea.
The New Hampshire practice test has no time limit, whereas you must complete the official test within 40 minutes.
You should also know that practice tests differ from your actual DMV test. Every test has random questions. You never know which questions you will get.
How Should I Study for the NH DMV Test?
Before you start practicing you should get the latest version of the New Hampshire Driver’s Manual . Visit a local DMV office or download it online.
Everything you must learn for your examination is in this manual. Even if you find it boring to read the manual, you should know that it is easier to pass the test with a good understanding of the manual’s contents.
The practice tests on this website work best as a supplement to the manual rather than as a replacement. Using the manual and practice test in combination during each study session will give you a good chance of passing the test the first time.
Read more about our study tips: Best Way to Study
How Many Questions are on the NH DMV Test?
There are 40 exam questions on the New Hampshire knowledge test. The passing score is 80 percent, meaning you must correctly answer at least 32 of the 40 questions. If you miss eight questions, the system will terminate your test.
You must complete the DMV test within 40 minutes.
Who Must Take the Written Knowledge Test?
First-time applicants
Drivers with an expired license (one year)
Drivers with a foreign license (other than Canada and France)
When the license was revoked
When the license was suspended for three years or more
You must take the written, vision, and road tests for your first driver’s license.
If you want to upgrade your license to a different class, you must take the written test for that class of vehicle and a road test.
DMV will typically waive the written test when moving to New Hampshire and transferring a valid out-of-state driver’s license. Please note that DMV will not waive the knowledge if you hold a license from Puerto Rico.
DMV will not waive the knowledge test if your out-of-state license expired over a year ago.
When transferring an out-of-country license from a country other than Canada or France, you must take a written knowledge and road skills test.
A revocation of your license means that DMV will terminate your driving privilege. After the revocation period, you must submit to an investigation and apply for a new driver’s license.
If DMV suspends your license for three years or more, you must pass all tests.
Where Can I Take the Written Knowledge Test?
All license examinations are conducted at DMV service centers by their personnel.
New Hampshire does not offer third-party testing or online testing.
Is the Test Available in Spanish?
The test is available in several languages, including:
| Arabic |
| Chinese/Mandarin |
| English |
| Farsi |
| French |
| Portuguese |
| Spanish |
| American Sign Language (ASL) |
What to Expect at the Test Station
You take the test on a touchscreen monitor. You don’t need any special knowledge of computers. Each question has four possible answers, only one of which is correct. Identify your choice by touching the corresponding letter on the screen.
New Hampshire written tests have a time limit based on the number of questions. You generally have one minute per question (40 minutes for 40 questions). The allotted time is usually more than enough. Most test-takers finish in 15-20 minutes.
The test will automatically end if you exceed the time limit or have too many incorrect answers.
Should you fail your test, you must wait at least ten days before you can try again.
The test station has an optional audio feature accessible with headphones. Let the licensing representative know if you have trouble reading and want to use headphones.
I am 40 years old and just took the dmv written test in NH and passed after my license has been suspended for last 18 years I was wondering if I am allowed to drive with a licensed driver until I take my road test next week to get used to driving again to practice driving skills
Basically, yes. The suspension period should have ended a long time ago. Unlike other states, New Hampshire does not issue permits that allows you to practice driving. New drivers are allowed to drive when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a licensed driver who is at least 25 years without any special permit. This, however, does not apply if your driving privileges have been suspended or revoked. With a current suspended or revoked license, you can have the license put in inactive status and practice driving only with a certified driving instructor. If your license was suspended 18 years ago, and not revoked, I suggest that you check DMV to make sure what applies in your case.