New Hampshire permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 11 questions.
Does New Hampshire issue learner's permits to new car drivers?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
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.
What is the youngest age at which an unlicensed person may practice driving in New Hampshire with a qualified supervisor?
- A 15 years old
- B 16 years old
- C 15 and a half years old
- D 14½ years old
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C. 15 and a half years old
A person at least 15½ who has no license may drive while being taught, as long as a parent, legal guardian or licensed responsible adult 25 or older is with them. This exception does not apply to anyone whose privileges are suspended or revoked.
Your practice-driving supervisor is not your parent, your legal guardian or a certified driving instructor. What must be true about that person?
- A They are a licensed driver aged 21 or older
- B They are a licensed driver aged 25 or older
- C They have held a license for at least one year
- D They are any licensed driver aged 18 or older
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B. They are a licensed driver aged 25 or older
When practicing without a license, you must be with a parent, a legal guardian, a certified driving instructor, or a responsible licensed adult who is at least 25. The age rule makes sure any other supervisor is an experienced adult driver.
How many hours of classroom instruction does New Hampshire's required driver education program include?
- A 10 hours
- B 6 hours
- C 40 hours
- D 30 hours
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D. 30 hours
Driver education in New Hampshire includes 30 hours of classroom instruction with a certified instructor, plus 10 hours of practice driving and 6 hours of observation. Under RSA 263:19, applicants who are 16 or 17 must complete an approved program before getting a license.