NH DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 5

Question 1

A new NH resident previously had their license suspended in another state. What must they do before NH will issue them a license?

Accepted Answer

Clear the out-of-state suspension and provide proof of reinstatement

Answer

NH will not issue a new license to someone with an unresolved out-of-state suspension; the prior state's suspension must be cleared first.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason NH DMV may suspend a driver's license?

Accepted Answer

Receiving a parking ticket in another state

Answer

Parking violations are not moving violations and do not trigger NH license suspensions, unlike the other listed reasons.

Question 3

For how long is an SR-22 certificate of insurance typically required in New Hampshire after a DWI conviction?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

NH requires DWI-related offenders to maintain SR-22 high-risk insurance certification for 3 years following reinstatement.

Question 4

What information is typically NOT included in a standard NH driving record abstract?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle repair history

Answer

A driving record abstract covers license status, violations, and points — vehicle mechanical repair history is not part of a driving record.

Question 5

Under New Hampshire law, how long does a minor traffic violation (e.g., failure to stop) remain on a driving record?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Minor moving violations are typically retained on the NH driving record for 3 years before being purged.

(NH DMV) New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test