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New Hampshire DMV — 2026
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
NH
Updated: April 28, 2026
Test Format
40
Total questions
80%
Passing score
32/40
Min. correct
Multiple choice
Eligibility & Fees
| Permit age | 15.5 |
| License age | 16 (youth operator) / 21 (full) |
| Permit fee | No fee |
| License fee | $50 (5-year) |
| Permit holding period | No minimum (test-only state for some applicants) |
| Supervised hours | 40 hours total (10 at night) — under 18 |
⚠ Memorize this — New Hampshire-specific
New Hampshire is the only US state where adults (18+) are not required to wear seatbelts. Minors must.
💡 Pro tip
The seatbelt question is a test trap — adults aren't legally required, but the rule for under-18s is heavily tested.
Top 5 Questions to Know
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1. New Hampshire is the only US state where which group of occupants is NOT legally required to wear a seatbelt?
Answer: Drivers and passengers aged 18 and older.
New Hampshire — the "Live Free or Die" state — is the only US state without an adult (18+) seatbelt law. Everyone under 18 must still be restrained, and commercial drivers are covered by federal FMCSA...
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2. On a winding NH mountain road (e.g., in the White Mountains), when descending a steep grade, you should:
Answer: Downshift to a lower gear to let engine braking control speed.
On a steep descent, use engine braking by shifting to a lower gear (manual or low-range automatic). This slows the vehicle without using the friction brakes, which can overheat and fail ("brake fade")...
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3. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
Answer: Your lane will end ahead
A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
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4. What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
Answer: The divided highway is ending
A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.
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5. What does this sign indicate?
Answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test
- ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
- ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
- ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
- ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
- ✗ Improper lane changes