Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

Does New Hampshire require you to purchase liability insurance for your car?

Yes, if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.

Yes, if you're under 25 years of age.

Yes, if the car is valued at over $10,000.

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New Hampshire DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

12 laws & requirements questions for the New Hampshire DMV Permit Test, out of 12 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real New Hampshire test has 40 questions and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: dmv.nh.gov
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1Question 1 of 12
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law, your driving privileges may be suspended for ________ if it's your first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 60 days
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law, your driving privileges may be suspended for 60 days if it's your first offense. If it's your second or a subsequent offense, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to one year.
Source: Open Container; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
2Question 2 of 12
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law, your driving privileges may be suspended for 60 days if it's your first offense. If it's your second or a subsequent offense, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to one year.
Source: Open Container; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
3Question 3 of 12
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law, your driving privileges may be suspended for 60 days if it's your first offense. If it's your second or a subsequent offense, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to one year.
Source: Open Container; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
4Question 4 of 12
If you are convicted of speeding at 33 mph over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If you are convicted of speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, four points will be added to your driving record. You will also have to pay a fine, which can be as much as $400 on the section of Interstate 93 where the posted speed limit is 70 mph. [Demerit Points Assessed After Court Conviction (based upon date of violation), Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual],
Source: NH Rev Stat § 265:60
5Question 5 of 12
If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for up to
Not quite. The answer is 2 years.
If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for between 60 days and two years. [Penalty for Possession of a Controlled Drug; Drugs; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual],
Source: "Controlled Substances," New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, http://www2.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bdas/controlledsubstances.htm
6Question 6 of 12
If you are convicted of tampering with a vehicle's VIN number, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 6
If you are convicted of removing or changing a vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number, six points will be added to your driving record. Six is the maximum number of points you can earn for any single violation.
Source: Demerit Points Assessed After Court Conviction (based upon date of violation), Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
7Question 7 of 12
If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for at least
Not quite. The answer is 60 days.
If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for between 60 days and two years. [Penalty for Possession of a Controlled Drug; Drugs; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual],
Source: "Controlled Substances," New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, http://www2.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bdas/controlledsubstances.htm
8Question 8 of 12
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
9Question 9 of 12
Does New Hampshire require you to purchase liability insurance for your car?
Not quite. The answer is No.
New Hampshire has no mandatory insurance law. Still, while you may legally drive an uninsured vehicle, it can represent quite a financial risk to you. If you're involved in an accident, one or more of the other parties may hold you responsible for the payment of injuries and damages suffered by that party. And medical bills in particular can be quite expensive. Your license may be suspended until you find a way to pay those bills. New Hampshire may also require you to insure your vehicle for the next several years.
Source: Reporting the Accident, Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
10Question 10 of 12
If you are convicted of allowing an underage or unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of allowing an underage or unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Demerit Points Assessed After Court Conviction (based upon date of violation), Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual
11Question 11 of 12
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
12Question 12 of 12
If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your driver license will be suspended for ________ if it's your first such refusal.
Not quite. The answer is 180 days
If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your driver license will be suspended for 180 days if it's your first such refusal. This administrative penalty cannot run concurrently with any criminal penalties you may incur if you're convicted of any offenses.
Source: Implied Consent; Alcohol, Drugs and Driving - Part Fourteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

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How many questions are on the New Hampshire DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 40 questions.

What score do you need to pass the New Hampshire DMV Permit Test?

You need 32 out of 40 correct (80%).

Is there a time limit on the New Hampshire DMV Permit Test?

Yes, you have 40 minutes.

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If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law, your driving privileges may be suspended for ________ if it's your first offense.

If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to

If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to

If you are convicted of speeding at 33 mph over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for up to

If you are convicted of tampering with a vehicle's VIN number, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for at least

Which of the following statements is true?

Does New Hampshire require you to purchase liability insurance for your car?

If you are convicted of allowing an underage or unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your driver license will be suspended for ________ if it's your first such refusal.

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