Hardest New Mexico permit test questions

C: 21. A permit holder must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old (or an approved instructor). New Mexico Driver Manual: Instructional Permit, page 1.

C: At least three years. The supervising licensed driver must be 21 or older and licensed for at least three years in this or any other state. New Mexico Driver Manual: Instructional Permit, page 1.

B: Following the learner. On motorcycles, the licensed driver must follow the learner. New Mexico Driver Manual: Instructional Permit, page 1.

B: Enrolled in and attending a Traffic Safety Bureau-approved driver education course with DWI education. A person 15 or older must be enrolled in and attending an approved driver education course that includes DWI education and practice driving. New Mexico Driver Manual: Instructional Permit, page 1.

B: 15 years 6 months. The minimum age is 15 years and 6 months if the driver has held the permit for 6 months. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 1.

C: 50 hours, including 10 at night. The driver must complete not less than 50 hours of practice driving, including at least 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 1.

C: 90 days. The driver must not have been convicted of a traffic violation in the 90 days before applying. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 2.

C: Midnight to 5:00 a.m.. Provisional licensees may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception applies. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 2.

B: One. A provisional driver may not have more than one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member, unless a licensed driver 21+ is present. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 1.

B: The 12-month period immediately before applying. The driver must have held a provisional license for the 12 months immediately before applying. New Mexico Driver Manual: Unrestricted Driver License, page 2.

B: Up to 90 days before or 30 days after it expires. You may renew up to 90 days before or 30 days after the license expires. New Mexico Driver Manual: Driver License Renewal, page 2.

B: License suspended for one year. Twelve or more points within twelve months results in a one-year license suspension. New Mexico Driver Manual: Traffic Violations, page 14.

B: Driving without insurance. Offenses like driving without insurance or registration do not carry points; they require a court appearance. New Mexico Driver Manual: Traffic Violations, page 14.

C: Under 12. The law requires all children under 12 to wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion. New Mexico Driver Manual: Safety Belts and Child Restraints, page 3.

B: Under 24 months or under 60 pounds. Children under 24 months, or weighing less than 60 pounds, must be secured in an approved safety device. New Mexico Driver Manual: Safety Belts and Child Restraints, page 3.

B: Green, yellow, red. Traffic lights are green, yellow and red from bottom to top. New Mexico Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 3.

B: It alerts you to the red light; you must stop. The bright blinking light inside the red light alerts you to the red and that you must stop. New Mexico Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 4.

B: Yield. The crossbuck has the same meaning as a Yield sign; you must yield to crossing trains. New Mexico Driver Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 5.

B: Use another road. Some high-speed roads have minimum limits; if the minimum is too fast for you, use another road. New Mexico Driver Manual: Speed Limit Signs, page 7.

B: 25 mph. A reflective orange triangle means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. New Mexico Driver Manual: Slow Moving Vehicle, page 7.

B: Yes, if it is safe. You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if it is safe. New Mexico Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 8.

B: Double-dashed yellow lines. Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines. New Mexico Driver Manual: Reversible Lanes, page 9.

B: The lane use is changing; move out of it as soon as it is safe. A steady yellow X means the lane's use is changing and you should move out as soon as safe; a flashing yellow X means turns only. New Mexico Driver Manual: Reversible Lanes, page 9.

B: At least three people must be in the vehicle. HOV 3 means there must be at least three people in the vehicle. New Mexico Driver Manual: Reserved Lanes, page 9.

B: The center lane. With three or more lanes and a lot of entering or exiting traffic, use the center travel lane. New Mexico Driver Manual: General Rules, page 10.

A: Never, except to parallel park. Never back in any travel lane except to parallel park. New Mexico Driver Manual: General Rules, page 10.

B: No; it only says who must yield. The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 11.

B: Yes, you must always yield to a pedestrian. You must always yield to a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 11.

B: Only when you can get through it without having to stop. Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through without having to stop and block it. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 11.

B: You, the overtaking driver. Drivers overtaking a vehicle in the same direction must yield to it, even if it is slowing or stopping. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.

B: Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right. If you are in an intersection, drive through it before pulling over. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.

B: When the bus is coming toward you and the road is separated by a median or physical barrier. You need not stop if the bus is traveling toward you and the roadway is separated by a median or other barrier. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.

B: 15 mph. The maximum speed within a posted school zone is 15 mph. New Mexico Driver Manual: Speed Limits, page 12.

B: 30 mph. The limit is 30 mph in business or residential areas unless posted otherwise. New Mexico Driver Manual: Speed Limits, page 12.

C: 75 mph. The manual lists 75 mph on rural interstate highways unless posted otherwise. New Mexico Driver Manual: Speed Limits, page 12.

B: About 10 mph. On a wet road, reduce your speed by about 10 mph. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

C: Cut it in half. On packed snow you should cut your speed in half; on ice, slow to a crawl. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

B: 15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

C: 25 feet. Do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

D: 30 feet. Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

C: 50 feet. Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

C: 18 inches. Do not park more than 18 inches from the curb. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

B: No closer than 20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side, or within 75 feet on the other side. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

A: Only short stops are permitted. A white curb means only short stops are permitted. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 14.

B: Straighten it out by hand. Straighten the wheel by hand; letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous. New Mexico Driver Manual: Steering, page 15.

C: At least 10 seconds. Safer drivers look at least 10 seconds ahead; in the city that is about one block. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 15.

B: Just after the light has turned green. Right after the light turns green, cross-street drivers are most likely to hurry through. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 16.

B: About twice as far. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams; use them whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. New Mexico Driver Manual: Use Your Lights, page 18.

B: Within about one block. Dim your high beams whenever you come within about a one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle. New Mexico Driver Manual: Use Your Lights, page 18.

B: 200 feet. Use your low beams within 200 feet when following another vehicle or in heavy traffic. New Mexico Driver Manual: Use Your Lights, page 18.

B: Yes, so drivers coming toward you can see you. Drivers coming toward you may have trouble seeing you against the sun; headlights help. New Mexico Driver Manual: Letting Others Know You Are There, page 18.

B: At least 500 feet. Whenever lights are necessary, use headlights within at least 500 feet when approaching another car. New Mexico Driver Manual: Letting Others Know You Are There, page 18.

B: At least 100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before you make your turn. New Mexico Driver Manual: Letting Others Know What You Are Doing, page 19.

B: After you pass that car. Wait until you have passed it to signal; otherwise the other driver may think you're turning where they are and pull into your path. New Mexico Driver Manual: Letting Others Know What You Are Doing, page 19.

B: Ice can become wet, making it more slippery than at colder temperatures. When the temperature is around freezing, ice can become wet and more slippery. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

B: 35 mph. Most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph on a wet road; faster, they can start to hydroplane. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

C: 50 mph. In heavy rain, tires can lose all traction at about 50 mph; bald tires lose traction at lower speeds. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

B: The western three-quarters of the state. Watch for elk in the western three-quarters of the state, and pronghorn antelope in the eastern plains. New Mexico Driver Manual: Wildlife on the roadway, page 21.

A: 25 mph or less. These vehicles usually go 25 mph or less and should display a slow-moving vehicle decal. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Traffic, page 22.

C: About 400 feet. At 50 mph it can take about 400 feet to react and stop — about a city block. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 22.

B: About 200 feet. At 30 mph it can take about 200 feet to stop, almost half a city block. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 22.

C: About 400 feet. Headlights let you see about 400 feet ahead, so drive at a speed that lets you stop within that distance, about 50 mph. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 23.

B: 30 mph. If you can't see farther than about 200 feet, you cannot safely drive faster than 30 mph. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 23.

B: Following a motorcycle. Four seconds is needed on slippery roads, following motorcycles, with heavy loads or trailers, behind emergency vehicles, near railroad crossings, or stopped on a hill. New Mexico Driver Manual: Space Ahead, page 24.

B: About four seconds. You need a gap of about four seconds to merge, change lanes or enter a roadway. New Mexico Driver Manual: Space to Merge, page 24.

C: About 10 seconds. At 55 mph you need about 10 seconds to pass, so you need a 10-second gap in oncoming traffic. New Mexico Driver Manual: Space to Pass, page 25.

C: One-third of a mile. You must be able to see at least one-third of a mile ahead; don't start to pass within one-third mile of a hill or curve. New Mexico Driver Manual: Space to Pass, page 25.

C: At least five feet. Keep a safe distance when passing a bicyclist, trying for at least five feet. New Mexico Driver Manual: Bicycles Are Vehicles, page 25.

B: Minors must; adults should. Adults should, and minors must, wear a well-fitting helmet. New Mexico Driver Manual: Bicycles Are Vehicles, page 26.

B: Almost 800 feet. A large truck could take almost 800 feet to stop. New Mexico Driver Manual: Large Trucks and RVs, page 27.

B: Wait a second and check its turn signals again; it may really be turning right. Big rigs swing wide for right turns, so a truck that seems to be turning left may actually be turning right. Wait a moment and recheck its signals before passing. New Mexico Driver Manual: Large Trucks and RVs, page 27.

B: At least 15 feet. School buses, for-hire passenger vehicles and hazardous-material trucks must stop at least 15 feet from the crossing. New Mexico Driver Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 6.

B: Open the bus doors. A school bus driver must open the doors of the bus before crossing. New Mexico Driver Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 6.

B: Assuming that a train is not coming. Assuming a train is not coming is one of the leading causes of fatalities at railroad crossings. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 16.

B: Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Over half of motorcycle/car collisions are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. New Mexico Driver Manual: Intersections, page 38.

B: Riders and passengers under 18. New Mexico law requires motorcycle drivers and passengers under 18 to wear a helmet; it is recommended for all. New Mexico Driver Manual: Helmet Requirements, page 37.

B: At least 20/40 in at least one eye. You must have at least 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. New Mexico Driver Manual: Vision, page 28.

B: Every hour or so. Take breaks every hour or so, or when you need to. New Mexico Driver Manual: Fatigue, page 28.

C: 6 months. People with epilepsy should be stable and seizure-free for a 6-month period before being issued a license. New Mexico Driver Manual: Health, page 30.

C: About 40%. Alcohol is involved in about 40% of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed. New Mexico Driver Manual: Drinking and Driving, page 28.

B: 20 to 40 minutes. Alcohol goes from the stomach into the blood and reaches the brain in 20 to 40 minutes. New Mexico Driver Manual: Why is Drinking and Driving So Dangerous?, page 29.

B: Two or more. With two or more drinks in your bloodstream you are impaired and could be arrested; even one drink affects driving. New Mexico Driver Manual: Effects of Alcohol, page 29.

B: .02%. If you are under 21, you can be arrested for a BAC of .02%. New Mexico Driver Manual: Alcohol and The Law, page 29.

B: You can lose your driver license for one year. If you refuse a BAC test, you can lose your driver license for one year. New Mexico Driver Manual: Alcohol and The Law, page 29.

D: 25 years. Any DWI conviction remains on your driving record for twenty-five years. New Mexico Driver Manual: Alcohol and The Law, page 29.

B: Steering may be harder to turn but works; brakes work but need much harder pressure. Keep a strong grip; steering is harder but works, and brakes still work but need more pressure. New Mexico Driver Manual: Power Failure, page 31.

B: Turning. In most cases, you can turn the vehicle quicker than you can stop it. New Mexico Driver Manual: Turning Quickly, page 32.

B: Step on the brake, then let up and turn the wheel. Without ABS, brake, then let up and turn; braking puts weight on the front tires for a quicker turn. New Mexico Driver Manual: Turning Quickly, page 32.

B: No, do not give them anything to drink. Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water. New Mexico Driver Manual: If someone is injured, page 34.

C: $25,000. Minimums are $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more, and $10,000 for property damage. New Mexico Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Law (66-5-205/208)— Motor Vehicle Insurance, page 35.

B: $10,000. The minimum for injury to or destruction of property of others in one accident is $10,000. New Mexico Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Law (66-5-205/208)— Motor Vehicle Insurance, page 35.

C: $50,000. The minimum is $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in one accident. New Mexico Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Law (66-5-205/208)— Motor Vehicle Insurance, page 35.