NH DMV Knowledge Test flashcards
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- New Hampshire license age
- A youth operator license may be issued to a qualified applicant under 18 after completing driver education and supervised practice; an unrestricted license is available at age 18.
- Youth operator curfew
- A youth operator may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. except for employment, school, or religious activities, and passenger limits apply during the first months.
- New resident license deadline
- A person who moves to New Hampshire with a valid out-of-state license must apply for a New Hampshire license within 60 days of becoming a resident.
- License renewal vision test
- A vision test is required at license renewal unless a recent eye exam result is on file with the DMV; eligibility for online renewal depends on record status.
- Carry license while driving
- A driver must carry a valid license while operating a vehicle and present it to a law enforcement officer on request; driving after suspension is a separate offense.
- Non-driver identification card
- A resident who does not hold a driver license may obtain a DMV identification card, subject to the same identity and residency document requirements as a license.
- Junior operator accompaniment
- A permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25 years old, or a licensed parent or guardian, seated in the front passenger seat.
- License expiration date
- A New Hampshire driver license expires on the holder's birthday, and renewal must be completed before expiration to avoid driving on an expired credential.
- Registration before operation
- A vehicle must be registered with the DMV before it is operated on public roads; registration is renewed annually and is tied to the vehicle and owner.
- Title model year rule
- New Hampshire issues a certificate of title for vehicles of model year 2000 and newer; older vehicles are registered without a title.
- Title transfer requirements
- Transferring a titled vehicle requires the seller's signature, buyer information, purchase price, and odometer disclosure on the certificate of title.
- Municipal permit fee
- New Hampshire has no state sales tax; at registration the owner pays a municipal permit fee to the town or city clerk based on the vehicle's list price and age.
- Inspection after registration
- A newly registered vehicle must pass a state safety inspection within 10 days; inspections cover brakes, lights, tires, steering, and required emissions components.
- Emissions testing counties
- Vehicles registered in counties subject to emissions testing must pass an OBD or tailpipe emissions test as part of the inspection cycle.
- Duplicate title effect
- A duplicate title may be requested from the DMV when the original is lost or destroyed; issuing a duplicate invalidates the original certificate.
- Registration refusal grounds
- The DMV may refuse or revoke a registration when the owner fails to maintain required insurance or fails to complete required vehicle inspections.
- Odometer disclosure
- Federal and state rules require the seller to disclose the vehicle's odometer reading on the title at transfer, and a false disclosure can void the transfer.
- Demerit point suspension
- New Hampshire adds demerit points for moving violation convictions; accumulating 12 or more points within 12 months results in license suspension.
- Serious offense suspension
- DWI, reckless driving, and driving after suspension carry mandatory suspension periods that apply independently of the driver's accumulated demerit point total.
- Driver improvement program
- When points approach the suspension threshold, the DMV may require a driver improvement program or a hearing before suspension action is taken.
- Crash reporting duty
- A driver in a crash causing injury, death, or property damage above the statutory threshold must report it to the DMV within the required period.
- Leaving crash scene
- Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death is a felony-level offense that results in revocation of the driver's license.
- DWI ignition interlock
- A DWI conviction brings license suspension, an impaired-driver education requirement, and ignition interlock for repeat or high blood alcohol cases.
- Zero tolerance youth alcohol
- A minor convicted of an alcohol or drug offense may have driving privileges suspended under the state's zero-tolerance and youth alcohol provisions.
- Reinstatement requirements
- Reinstatement after suspension requires payment of a restoration fee and proof of compliance with required programs; driving during the suspension remains prohibited.
- REAL ID star marking
- A REAL ID-compliant New Hampshire license or ID card bears a star and is accepted for domestic air travel and entry to certain federal facilities.
- Standard license limits
- A standard non-REAL ID license remains valid for driving and general identification but is not accepted for federal purposes such as boarding domestic flights.
- REAL ID document set
- A REAL ID applicant must present proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of New Hampshire residency.
- Name change documentation
- A name change requires a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order that links the new name to the identity document presented.
- Original documents rule
- REAL ID applications require original or certified documents; photocopies, expired documents, and altered records are not accepted for identity verification.
- REAL ID not a passport
- A REAL ID card satisfies the domestic air travel requirement but is not a substitute for a passport for international travel or for other federal purposes.
- REAL ID renewal documents
- An applicant renewing a REAL ID may avoid resubmitting all documents if the DMV record is complete and identity information remains unchanged.