New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles

The New Hampshire written test, explained

People say written test, DMV paperwork says knowledge test. Same exam. Nobody hands you a pencil anymore: you answer on a screen. What matters is the scoring, and here it is with nothing rounded off.

40
Questions
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles Driver's Manual, verified 2026-08-27
32
Correct to pass
32 of 40 (80%)
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles Driver's Manual, verified 2026-08-27

What the questions cover

Everything comes back to the New Hampshire Rules of the Road, RSA Chapter 265: traffic signals and signs, right of way, speed rules, passing and lane use, parking, alcohol limits, and the licensing rules that apply to new drivers. The exam is multiple choice with one correct answer per question.

How to prepare without wasting evenings

Reading rules is passive; retrieval is what sticks. Take a full-length run in the real format, read the explanation on every miss, and let the review deck bring your weak spots back tomorrow. Most people are consistently passing practice runs within a week of short daily sessions.

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