New Hampshire's permit knowledge test is 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (about 80%) to pass.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
This is a short sample — DriveDrill has 200+ New Hampshire questions
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Q1. In New Hampshire, during the restricted period, a young driver may carry:
A no more than one passenger younger than 21B no passengers at allC no more than one passengerD no more than one passenger younger than 25
Crash risk for a teen driver climbs sharply with each additional teen passenger, which is what this rule is built around.
Q2. In New Hampshire, a posted school zone speed limit is set at:
A 10 mph below the usual posted speed limit, from 45 minutes before school opens until it opens, and again from closing until 45 minutes afterB a flat 15 mph at all times near the schoolC 10 mph below the usual posted speed limit, but only during the first month of the school yearD 5 mph below the usual posted speed limit, only during the exact minutes children cross
New Hampshire's posted school zones reduce the usual speed limit by 10 mph, in effect from 45 minutes before school opens until opening, and from closing until 45 minutes after closing.
Q3. In New Hampshire, how close may you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, on an undivided road?
A There is no fixed distance, just stop before reaching the busB You must stop at least 100 feet awayC You must stop at least 5 feet awayD You must stop at least 25 feet away in any direction
New Hampshire requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet away in any direction from a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier.
Q4. You may park in a space marked with the International Symbol of Access:
A If no other space is openB If you will only be a few minutesC If you switch on your hazard lightsD Only if the vehicle displays a valid disability placard or plate and is transporting that person
Accessible spaces need a valid placard or plate, and the person it belongs to must be involved in the trip. Fines are steep and vehicles are towed.
Q5. Compared with a car, a loaded truck needs:
A A much longer distance to stopB A shorter distance downhillC About the same distanceD A shorter distance because of air brakes
Weight means distance. Never cut in front of a truck and then brake; the driver may have no room left to stop.
Q6. In New Hampshire, how far in advance should a driver signal before turning, and before changing lanes on a highway?
A At least 500 feet before a turn, and at least 100 feet before a highway lane changeB At least 20 feet before a turn, and at least 1,000 feet before a highway lane changeC At least 100 feet before a turn, and at least 500 feet before a highway lane changeD At least 50 feet before a turn, and at least 200 feet before a highway lane change
The New Hampshire manual directs drivers to signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and at least 500 feet before changing lanes or exiting on the highway, so other drivers have time to react.
Q7. A flashing red traffic light means:
A Stop, then go when it is safeB The signal is out of order — do not enterC Stop and wait for the light to turn greenD Slow down and proceed with caution
Treat a flashing red exactly like a stop sign: full stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.
Q8. A curb painted with diagonal yellow lines next to a wide striped area means:
A It is a bus stopB It is extra parkingC It is a buffer area you should not drive or park inD It is a bicycle lane
Striped buffer areas separate traffic from hazards, medians or opposing lanes. Driving or parking in them is prohibited.
Q9. A flagger in a work zone holds up a sign reading SLOW. You should:
A Stop until the sign is turnedB Slow down and pass through with cautionC Change lanes immediatelyD Maintain speed if the lane is open
Flaggers have the same authority as signs and signals in a work zone. Follow their direction and watch for workers on foot.
Q10. Driving after using marijuana is:
A Only a problem for new driversB Legal where marijuana is legalC Safe if you feel normalD Illegal, and it impairs reaction time and judgment
Legal to possess does not mean legal to drive on. Impaired driving laws cover cannabis the same way they cover alcohol.
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the style of New Hampshire's knowledge test and are not official test questions.