New Mexico MVD exam simulator
The MVD doesn't publish how many questions its test has, but you need 70% to pass, so the simulator gives you 25 random questions from all 256 of ours with 18 correct to pass. You only see your answers at the end. Pass three in a row and you're ready for the real thing.
25 questions · 18 to pass
How the simulator works
- Every attempt draws a new random set of 25 questions from across the handbook.
- No feedback until you finish, as in the real test. Then you see your score and every question you missed, with the explanation and handbook reference.
- Your results stay in this browser. After three passes in a row you'll see "You're ready".
- The MVD doesn't publish a time limit for this test, so the clock just shows how long you've taken.
About the real New Mexico MVD test
MVD knowledge exam at an MVD field office or an MVD-contracted driver education school. You also need to pass a vision test for the permit.
- Languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Italian, German, French, Vietnamese and Chinese
- Attempts: You may retake the written test as soon as you want, even the same day, but no more than twice in one week. After failing the written or road test three times, you must wait six months from the application date before retesting.
- If you fail: Written test: no wait (same day allowed, up to two attempts per week). Road test: at least one week. After three failures of either test: six months.
- Fee: Instructional permit $10
On test day
- Bring the documents on the New Mexico what-to-bring list, and check you meet the minimum age (15).
- You'll take a vision test first: At least 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses (new and renewal). Bring your glasses or contacts if you wear them.
- Read each question and every answer to the end before choosing; watch for words like "not" and "except".
- Review the hardest questions the night before: exact numbers are where most points are lost.
Questions
How many questions are on the New Mexico permit test?
The New Mexico MVD doesn't publish the number of questions. You need 70% correct to pass.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in New Mexico?
15. You then hold the permit for at least 6 months (extended 30 days for each traffic violation conviction while on the permit) before the road test and 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
What happens if I fail the New Mexico permit test?
You can retake it: Written test: no wait (same day allowed, up to two attempts per week). Road test: at least one week. After three failures of either test: six months. You may retake the written test as soon as you want, even the same day, but no more than twice in one week. After failing the written or road test three times, you must wait six months from the application date before retesting.
Can I take the New Mexico permit test in Spanish or another language?
English, Spanish, Tagalog, Italian, German, French, Vietnamese and Chinese.
What do I need to bring for the New Mexico permit test?
Proof of identity and identification number (REAL ID or standard document lists); Two proofs of New Mexico residency; Parent/guardian to sign the application if under 18; Proof of having completed or being enrolled in a state-approved driver education program, and a referral card from a TSB-approved driver education school (under 18); $10 fee.
What is the vision requirement in New Mexico?
At least 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses (new and renewal).
Test format from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (Taxation and Revenue Department): official test information.