Free New Hampshire DMV Practice Test 2026
The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles knowledge test is 40 questions. These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official New Hampshire driver handbook. Every answer below explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost.
Four answer choices per question, 40-minute limit, no more than 8 incorrect. Our practice questions use three choices.
Exam format checked against New Hampshire DMV on 2026-07-27.
104 practice questions available for New Hampshire.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. When a flagger in a work zone signals you to stop, what should you do?
- Stop and wait for the flagger's next instruction
- Slow down but continue if the road looks clear
- Stop only if you see construction equipment ahead
Correct answer: Stop and wait for the flagger's next instruction
Why: The handbook clearly states that drivers must follow the instructions of flaggers in work zones. Flaggers have authority to control traffic flow for safety.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. At an intersection with no traffic control devices, two vehicles arrive at the same time from opposite directions. The vehicle on the left wants to go straight, and the vehicle on the right wants to turn left. Who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way
- The vehicle going straight has the right-of-way over the turning vehicle
- The vehicle on the left has the right-of-way because it arrived first
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way
Why: According to RSA 265:28, when vehicles approach an intersection simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. This applies regardless of intended direction of travel.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 years of age in New Hampshire?
- 0.02
- 0.08
- 0.05
Correct answer: 0.02
Why: New Hampshire has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. Drivers under 21 cannot have a BAC of 0.02 or more, which is much stricter than the 0.08 limit for adults.
Speed & Following Distance
4. When driving behind a motorcycle, what following distance should you maintain?
- At least four seconds
- At least three seconds
- At least two seconds
Correct answer: At least four seconds
Why: The handbook specifically states that drivers should allow at least four seconds following distance when behind a motorcycle. This is longer than the typical following distance because motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
Parking Rules
5. When parking on a hill, what should you do with your wheels if there is no curb?
- Turn wheels toward the shoulder or edge of the road
- Turn wheels away from the shoulder toward the center of the road
- Keep wheels straight since there's no curb to hit
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the shoulder or edge of the road
Why: Without a curb, you should turn wheels toward the shoulder or edge of the road so if the car rolls, it will roll away from traffic rather than into the roadway.
What's on the New Hampshire knowledge test
The New Hampshire test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 104 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, stopping distance.
- Parking Rules
- Curb colors, hill parking, restricted zones, towing.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, what to do at a collision, reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, HOV/carpool, turn lanes, two-way left turn.
- Signaling & Turning
- Hand signals, turn signals, U-turns, three-point turns.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.