New Hampshire: Losing your license Practice Test
The Youth Operator “Under 20” law, demerit points, suspension and revocation, and habitual offenders.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Hampshire Driver’s Manual" (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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The Director of Motor Vehicles is authorized, after a hearing, to revoke or suspend any original license held by a person under what age?
- 20 years of age
- 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
- 25 years of age
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Correct answer: 20 years of age
Under the Youth Operator law, the Director of Motor Vehicles may revoke or suspend, after a hearing, any original license held by a person under 20 years of age.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Under the Youth Operator "Under 20" law, what is the period of suspension or revocation for a first offense?
- A minimum of 10 days, but not more than 20 days
- A minimum of 30 days, but not more than 60 days
- A minimum of 20 days, but not more than 40 days
- A minimum of 60 days, but not more than 120 days
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Correct answer: A minimum of 20 days, but not more than 40 days
For a first offense the period is a minimum of 20 days but not more than 40 days.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Under the Youth Operator "Under 20" law, what is the period of suspension or revocation for a second offense?
- A minimum of 10 days, but not more than 30 days
- A minimum of 45 days, but not more than 90 days
- A minimum of 30 days, but not more than 60 days
- A minimum of 60 days, but not more than 120 days
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Correct answer: A minimum of 45 days, but not more than 90 days
For a second offense the period is a minimum of 45 days but not more than 90 days.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Under the Youth Operator "Under 20" law, what is the period of suspension or revocation for a third or subsequent offense?
- A minimum of 60 days, but not more than 120 days
- A minimum of 90 days, but not more than 120 days
- A minimum of 120 days, but not more than 240 days
- A minimum of 90 days, but not more than 180 days
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Correct answer: A minimum of 90 days, but not more than 180 days
For a third or subsequent offense the period is a minimum of 90 days but not more than 180 days.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is also a condition of license reinstatement after a third or subsequent offense under the Youth Operator "Under 20" law?
- Completing an approved in-person driver attitude program
- Retaking both the knowledge test and the road test
- Completing a new driver education program
- Paying the cost of a court hearing in person
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Correct answer: Completing an approved in-person driver attitude program
For a third or subsequent offense, completing an approved in-person driver attitude program is also a condition of reinstatement.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A holder of a youth operator license who is convicted of speeding more than how many mph over the posted speed limit will face additional penalties?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 30 mph
- 20 mph
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Correct answer: 30 mph
A youth operator license holder convicted of speeding more than 30 mph over the posted speed limit faces additional penalties.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Under the Youth Operator "Under 20" law, the original license of a driver under 20 may be suspended after a hearing upon evidence of involvement in what kind of accident?
- Any accident, even one with no injury or damage
- An accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury
- An accident that resulted only in property damage
- An accident reported to an insurance company
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Correct answer: An accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury
The license may be suspended upon proper evidence that the license holder was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What may accruing excessive demerit points result in?
- Loss of driving privileges
- Cancellation of the vehicle's registration
- A mandatory vision test at the next renewal
- Suspension of the vehicle's insurance
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Correct answer: Loss of driving privileges
Accruing excessive demerit points may result in loss of driving privileges.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Demerit points may range in size depending on what?
- The time of day of the offense
- The type of vehicle driven
- The offense
- The weather at the time of the offense
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Correct answer: The offense
The manual says demerit points may range in size depending on the offense.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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The consequences from the accrual of demerit points may also vary depending on what?
- The driver's address
- The driver's age
- The color of the vehicle
- The number of passengers
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Correct answer: The driver's age
The consequences of accruing demerit points may also vary depending on the driver's age.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What may happen to traffic violations that occur out of state?
- They are never reported to New Hampshire by other states
- They are reported only if the driver is under 21 years old
- They affect only the driver's insurance cost
- They may be reported to NH and affect the driving record
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Correct answer: They may be reported to NH and affect the driving record
Traffic violations occurring out of state may be reported to New Hampshire and may affect a driver's record and driving privileges.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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New Hampshire may deny the privilege to drive to persons who, by their conduct and record, have shown what?
- Indifference for the safety and welfare of others
- Inexperience with driving at night or in snow
- Frequent changes of address in the state
- A preference for driving short distances
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Correct answer: Indifference for the safety and welfare of others
New Hampshire may deny the privilege to drive to persons whose conduct and record show indifference for the safety and welfare of others, disrespect for state laws and indifference to orders of courts or agencies.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If the Director of Motor Vehicles finds that a person's record contains the number of valid convictions required by law, what must that person do?
- Surrender the license by mail within 60 days
- Retake the knowledge and road tests
- Appear for a Hearing
- Complete an approved driver attitude program
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Correct answer: Appear for a Hearing
If the record contains the number of valid convictions required by law, the person shall appear for a Hearing.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If a person is deemed a Habitual Offender after the hearing, for how long does the Director revoke the person's driving privileges?
- 6 months to 1 year
- 1 to 4 years
- 2 to 6 years
- 5 to 10 years
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Correct answer: 1 to 4 years
The Director shall revoke the driving privileges of a person deemed a Habitual Offender for 1 to 4 years.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What may be the penalty for a driver convicted of driving after being declared a Habitual Offender?
- A fine and a suspension of 30 days or more
- Imprisonment for no more than one year in all cases
- Imprisonment for not less than five years and up to ten
- Imprisonment for not less than one year, and up to five years
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Correct answer: Imprisonment for not less than one year, and up to five years
A person convicted of driving after being declared a Habitual Offender may be subject to imprisonment for not less than one year and up to five years.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)