New Hampshire Permit Practice Test 1
25 questions written from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Does New Hampshire issue learner's permits to new car drivers?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New Hampshire Driver's Manual (Rev. 11/25). 9 of the 20 New Hampshire questions in this test cover rules that are specific to New Hampshire or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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Sample questions from this test
Does New Hampshire issue learner's permits to new car drivers?
- A No, the state does not issue permits to learn to drive
- B Yes, after passing the knowledge test at age 15
- C Yes, but only to students enrolled in driver education
- D Yes, at age 16, and it is valid for one year
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A. No, the state does not issue permits to learn to drive
New Hampshire does not issue learner's permits for cars. Instead, state law lets an unlicensed person who is old enough practice while accompanied by a qualified licensed adult. This is different from most states, so do not expect a permit card.
An adult driver is stopped at a red light. Under RSA 265:79-c, may they read a text on a hand-held phone?
- A Yes, because the vehicle is not moving
- B No, the ban also applies while halted in traffic
- C Yes, as long as the phone is held below the window line
- D Only if the light has just turned red
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B. No, the ban also applies while halted in traffic
New Hampshire bans hand-held electronic device use while driving, including when you are temporarily halted at a traffic control device. Reading, writing, or posting messages all count. Pull off the road safely if you need to use your phone.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B Stop completely, then go when it is safe to do so
- C The light is about to turn red
- D Only turning traffic may proceed
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A. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. You do not have to stop, but be prepared to stop for any traffic entering the intersection.
In good weather, what is the minimum speed you may drive on a New Hampshire interstate highway?
- A 40 mph
- B 50 mph
- C 45 mph
- D 55 mph
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C. 45 mph
The minimum speed on an interstate is 45 mph unless road or weather conditions make that unsafe. Driving far slower than traffic causes others to weave and take risks.
Approaching a New Hampshire toll plaza, you see a purple sign. What does purple indicate?
- A Incident management
- B E-ZPass
- C Tourist and recreation guidance
- D Driver services
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B. E-ZPass
Purple marks E-ZPass lanes. E-ZPass lets drivers pass through designated toll lanes without stopping to pay cash; in those lanes, obey the posted speed but do not stop.