NH DMV Driver Licensing 2

Question 1

In New Hampshire, at what age may a person apply for a Graduated Driver License (GDL) learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15½

Answer

NH allows applicants to obtain a GDL learner's permit at age 15½ (15 years and 6 months).

Question 2

How long must a NH GDL learner's permit holder practice before applying for a first-stage license?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

A learner's permit holder must practice for a minimum of 6 months before applying for the first-stage GDL license.

Question 3

Under the NH GDL program, how many hours of supervised driving must a teen log before getting a first-stage license?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

Answer

NH requires at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can advance from a learner's permit.

Question 4

During the first-stage GDL license period in NH, what is the passenger restriction for drivers under 18?

Accepted Answer

No more than one passenger under 25 who is not a family member

Answer

First-stage GDL holders may not carry more than one passenger under age 25 who is not an immediate family member.

Question 5

What is the nighttime driving restriction for first-stage GDL license holders in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

No driving between 11 PM and 5 AM

Answer

First-stage GDL holders in NH cannot drive between 11 PM and 5 AM unless accompanied by a licensed adult.

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