New Mexico MVD permit practice test 10
31 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Which is a good way to avoid fatigue before a trip?
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B: Eat lightly and get a normal night's sleep. Get a normal night's sleep, don't leave tired, avoid drowsy medicine and eat lightly. New Mexico Driver Manual: Fatigue, page 28.
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Question 2On dry pavement with good tires and brakes, about how far does it take to react and stop at 50 mph?
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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.
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Question 3Should you stop at an accident you are not involved in?
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B: Only if emergency help has not yet arrived. Do not stop unless you are involved or emergency help has not arrived; never drive to a scene just to look. New Mexico Driver Manual: Accidents and the Financial Responsibility Law, page 33.
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Question 4Which traffic offense does NOT carry points but requires a court appearance?
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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.
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Question 5Drivers with epilepsy in New Mexico should be seizure-free for how long before being licensed?
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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.
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Question 6About how far does it take to react and stop at 30 mph?
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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.
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Question 7At an accident scene, what should you do with the ignition of wrecked vehicles?
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B: Turn it off and don't smoke nearby. Turn off the ignition of wrecked vehicles and do not smoke; spilled fuel could catch fire. New Mexico Driver Manual: At the accident scene, page 34.
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Question 8In New Mexico, who is required by law to wear a motorcycle helmet?
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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.
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Question 9You are very angry. What should you do before driving?
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B: Give yourself time to cool off. If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off and stay off the road until calm. New Mexico Driver Manual: Emotions, page 30.
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Question 10About how far ahead do your headlights let you see at night?
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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.
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Question 11When should you move an injured person after a crash?
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B: Only if they are in a burning vehicle or in immediate danger. Do not move the injured unless they are in a burning vehicle or in immediate danger; moving them can worsen injuries. New Mexico Driver Manual: If someone is injured, page 34.
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Question 12What minimum liability coverage does New Mexico require for bodily injury to one person?
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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.
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Question 13What does the New Mexico manual advise about cell phone calls while driving?
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B: Pull over to place or take a call whenever possible. Dialing or talking can be a dangerous distraction; pull over to place or take a call whenever possible. New Mexico Driver Manual: Cellular Phone Usage, page 30.
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Question 14In a very heavy rain or thick fog where you can see only about 200 feet, what is the safe maximum speed?
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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.
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Question 15Whom should you help first at a crash scene?
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B: Anyone who is not already walking and talking. First help anyone who is not walking and talking; check breathing, then bleeding. New Mexico Driver Manual: If someone is injured, page 34.
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Question 16What is New Mexico's minimum required coverage for property damage in one accident?
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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.
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Question 17Why are sudden stops dangerous?
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B: You could skid and drivers behind may not be able to stop. Braking quickly can cause a skid and makes it harder for drivers behind to stop. New Mexico Driver Manual: Stopping, page 15.
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Question 18What is the 'Four Second Sight Distance Rule' used for?
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B: Checking if you are driving too fast for how far you can see. Pick a fixed object as far ahead as you can see; if you reach it before counting to four, slow down. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 23.
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Question 19Should you give an injured person water?
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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.
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Question 20What is the minimum bodily injury coverage for two or more persons in one accident?
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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.
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Question 21What does the manual say a driver who stops suddenly usually indicates?
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B: A driver who is not paying attention. Stopping suddenly usually indicates a driver who is not paying attention; see events well in advance. New Mexico Driver Manual: Stopping, page 15.
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Question 22Where may you need to slow down because traffic gathers?
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B: Shopping centers, rush hours, narrow bridges, toll plazas and schools. Trouble spots include shopping centers and downtowns, rush hours, narrow bridges and tunnels, toll plazas, schools and railroad crossings. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Traffic, page 22.
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Question 23How can you help prevent an injured person from going into shock?
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B: Cover them with a blanket or coat to keep them warm. Cover the injured person with a blanket or coat to keep them warm. New Mexico Driver Manual: If someone is injured, page 34.
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Question 24Where must proof of insurance be kept?
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B: In the vehicle at all times. The Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act requires proof of insurance be carried in the vehicle at all times. New Mexico Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Law (66-5-205/208)— Motor Vehicle Insurance, page 34.
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Question 25When going down a long or steep hill, what should you check?
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B: Your mirrors, for trucks and buses that may be going too fast. Check your mirrors going down hills; large trucks and buses may build up too much speed. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 17.
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Question 26Approaching a hill or curve you can't see past, what should you do?
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B: Adjust your speed so you can stop if something is just out of sight. Whenever you can't see over a hill or around a curve, adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 23.
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Question 27How should you control bleeding at a crash?
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B: Apply direct pressure on the wound with your hand or a cloth. Apply pressure directly on the wound; even severe bleeding can almost always be slowed this way. New Mexico Driver Manual: If someone is injured, page 34.
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Question 28What can happen if you fail to have insurance in New Mexico?
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B: Registration suspension or non-issuance, plate surrender and possible criminal penalties. Failure to have insurance can mean non-issuance or suspension of registration, surrender of plates and criminal penalties. New Mexico Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Law (66-5-205/208)— Motor Vehicle Insurance, page 35.
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Question 29Why should you give parked vehicles as much room as you can?
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B: People may get out or step from between them. People may be getting out of vehicles or walking out from between parked vehicles. New Mexico Driver Manual: How Well Can You See?, page 23.
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Question 30You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?
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B: Leave a note where it can be seen with how to reach you and the date and time. If you can't find the owner, leave a visible note with your contact information and the date and time. New Mexico Driver Manual: Report the Accident, page 34.
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Question 31Power lines are down across the road at a crash. What should you do?
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B: Do not go near them. If power lines are down with wires in the road, do not go near them. New Mexico Driver Manual: At the accident scene, page 34.
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