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New Mexico MVD permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual, covering alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What can happen if you refuse a BAC test when asked by an officer?

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    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.

  2. Question 2How many hours of practice driving are required for a New Mexico provisional license?

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    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.

  3. Question 3How far ahead do safer drivers tend to look?

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    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.

  4. Question 4What does a dashed white line between lanes mean?

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    B: You may cross it to change lanes if safe. A dashed white line between lanes means you may cross it to change lanes when safe. New Mexico Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 8.

  5. Question 5If a road's minimum posted speed is too fast for you, what should you do?

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    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.

  6. Question 6If you want to cross several lanes, how should you do it?

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    B: One lane at a time. If you want to cross several lanes, take them one at a time. New Mexico Driver Manual: Space to Merge, page 24.

  7. Question 7An emergency vehicle with siren approaches while you are in an intersection. What should you do?

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    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.

  8. Question 8How much time does speeding save, according to the New Mexico manual?

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    B: No more than a few minutes an hour. Speeding does not save more than a few minutes an hour. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Traffic, page 21.

  9. Question 9What does a yellow-painted curb indicate?

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    B: A loading zone or some other restriction. Yellow indicates a loading zone or some other restriction. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 14.

  10. Question 10When should you slow down for a curve?

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    B: Before you enter the curve. Always slow down before entering a curve so you don't have to brake in it; braking in a curve can cause a skid. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

  11. Question 11When a collision seems likely, what three options do drivers have?

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    B: Stop, turn or speed up. In avoiding a collision, drivers have three options: stop, turn or speed up. New Mexico Driver Manual: Avoiding Collisions, page 32.

  12. Question 12How can you tell if a truck driver can see you?

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    B: If you can see the driver in the side mirror. If you can't see the driver in the side mirror, the driver can't see you. New Mexico Driver Manual: Trucker's Blind Spots, page 27.

  13. Question 13How long does a DWI conviction stay on your New Mexico driving record?

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    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.

  14. Question 14What tests must you pass for a New Mexico provisional license?

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    B: A written and road test plus a vision screening. The driver must pass a written and road test in addition to a vision screening. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 1.

  15. Question 15In city traffic, about how far ahead should you try to look?

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    B: At least one block. In the city, 10 seconds is about one block; try to look at least one block ahead. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 15.

  16. Question 16What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

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    B: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change. A solid white line means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires changing lanes. New Mexico Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 8.

  17. Question 17What shape and color is a stop sign?

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    A: Red octagon with white letters. A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. New Mexico Driver Manual: Stop Sign, page 7.

  18. Question 18Which emergency vehicle signals require you to yield and pull over?

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    B: A siren, air horn, or red or blue flashing light. Yield to police, fire, ambulance or other emergency vehicles using a siren, air horn or red or blue flashing light. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.

  19. Question 19When parking on a hill, what should you do with your wheels?

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    B: Turn them sharply toward the side of the road or curb. On a hill, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb so the car rolls away from traffic. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.

  20. Question 20Which surfaces may be icy when other pavement is not?

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    B: Bridges, overpasses and shady spots. Bridges and overpasses lack insulating earth, and shady spots freeze first and dry last. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.

  21. Question 21With anti-lock brakes (ABS), how should you stop quickly?

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    B: Press the pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing. With ABS, press as hard as you can and keep pressing; don't let up when you feel the pedal push back. New Mexico Driver Manual: Stopping Quickly, page 32.

  22. Question 22On which side should you pass a large truck or RV?

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    B: The left side. Always pass a large truck or RV on the left side, then move ahead of it. New Mexico Driver Manual: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Driving Around Large Trucks and RVs, page 27.

  23. Question 23What must a first-time DWI offender install on their vehicle?

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    B: An ignition interlock device. A first conviction includes being ordered to treatment and to install an ignition interlock device. New Mexico Driver Manual: Alcohol and The Law, page 29.

  24. Question 24To get a provisional license, you must not have been convicted of a traffic violation in the prior:

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    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.

  25. Question 25Where are your blind spots when changing lanes?

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    B: Near the rear corners of your vehicle. Blind spots are near the rear corners; turn your head and look over your shoulder. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 17.

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