What's the Passing Score on New Hampshire's Motorcycle Permit Test?
20 of 25 questions correct — 80% — passes New Hampshire's motorcycle knowledge test.
A shorter test, the same bar
New Hampshire's motorcycle exam runs 15 fewer questions than the 40-question car knowledge test yet keeps the identical 80% threshold, so the number of misses allowed shrinks along with the test itself.
Since the M endorsement covers a completely different skill set from car driving, don't assume anything you crammed for the car test carries over automatically to this one.
A cushion worth building before test day
Aim to consistently clear 90% in practice rather than treating 80% as a target to just barely reach, since real testing conditions tend to shave a few points off whatever you're hitting in relaxed home practice.
Checking your results broken down by topic, not just as one overall percentage, catches a specific weak spot an aggregate score would otherwise hide until it costs you on the real attempt.
The permit rules that still apply while you study
A New Hampshire motorcycle permit, valid 45 days and renewable once, comes with its own restrictions — no passenger, and no riding on a limited-access highway — that stay in effect regardless of how close you are to test day.
Practicing within those limits during your permit period is what the road test afterward will actually evaluate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Hampshire's motorcycle test passing score the same as the car test?
Yes — both require 80%, though the motorcycle test runs 25 questions versus 40 for the car knowledge test.
How many of the 25 motorcycle questions can I miss and still pass?
At most 5, keeping you at 20 correct (80%).
Can a motorcycle permit holder ride with a passenger?
No — a New Hampshire motorcycle permit holder may not carry a passenger while practicing.
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Start a free New Hampshire motorcycle practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-24