New Mexico MVD permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, right of way, parking, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1There is a solid and a dashed yellow line, and the solid line is on your side. What does that mean?
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B: You may not pass. If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass; if the dashed line is on your side, you may pass when safe. New Mexico Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 8.
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Question 2What shape is a yield sign?
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B: Downward-pointing triangle. A yield sign is a downward pointing triangle, red and white with red letters. New Mexico Driver Manual: Yield Sign, page 7.
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Question 3When must you stop for a school bus with red lights flashing in New Mexico?
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B: Whether it is on your side, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching. You must stop whether the bus is on your side, the opposite side, or at an intersection you're approaching. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.
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Question 4When you park an automatic transmission vehicle, what should you do?
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B: Set the parking brake and put it in park. Always set the parking brake, and leave an automatic in park (a manual in gear). New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.
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Question 5Why can ice be more slippery near the freezing point?
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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.
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Question 6Without ABS, your wheels lock and you start to skid while stopping. What should you do?
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B: Quickly let up on the pedal, then reapply once the skid stops. Brake as hard as you can without locking; if they lock, let up, then press again when the skid stops. New Mexico Driver Manual: Stopping Quickly, page 32.
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Question 7Why shouldn't you cut in front of a truck to reach your exit?
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B: The truck may not be able to stop in time. Cutting into the space in front of a truck is dangerous because it takes much longer to stop. New Mexico Driver Manual: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Driving Around Large Trucks and RVs, page 27.
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Question 8How old must you be to buy, consume or possess alcohol in New Mexico?
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D: 21. You may not buy, consume or possess alcohol unless you are 21. New Mexico Driver Manual: Alcohol and The Law, page 29.
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Question 9During which hours may a New Mexico provisional license holder not drive (without an exception)?
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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.
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Question 10When backing up, what does the manual recommend?
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B: Put your right arm on the seat back and turn to look through the rear window; back slowly. Turn around and look directly through the rear window; mirrors can't show directly behind you. Back slowly. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 17.
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Question 11May you cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway?
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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.
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Question 12Where would you typically see this sign?
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B: At exit ramps you would enter the wrong way, crossovers on divided roads, and one-way streets. A Do Not Enter sign is seen at openings such as exit ramps, crossovers on divided roads and one-way streets. New Mexico Driver Manual: Do Not Enter Sign, page 7.
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Question 13When are you NOT required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
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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.
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Question 14Which is NOT a legal place to park in New Mexico?
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B: On the road side of a parked vehicle (double parking). Double parking on the road side of a parked vehicle is prohibited. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.
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Question 15When does rain on a hot day make pavement especially slippery?
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B: For the first few minutes, as oil rises to the surface. If it starts to rain on a hot day, oil comes to the surface and the road is very slippery until it washes off. New Mexico Driver Manual: Adjusting to Road Conditions, page 20.
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Question 16Which is usually quicker: stopping or turning to avoid a collision?
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B: Turning. In most cases, you can turn the vehicle quicker than you can stop it. New Mexico Driver Manual: Turning Quickly, page 32.
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Question 17How far from a railroad crossing must school buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials stop?
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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.
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Question 18Which over-the-counter drugs can make a driver drowsy?
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B: Drugs for colds, hay fever, allergies or headaches. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or allergies, or to calm nerves can make a person drowsy. New Mexico Driver Manual: Other Drugs And Driving, page 29.
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Question 19Which is an exception allowing a provisional driver to drive between midnight and 5 a.m.?
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B: Driving to and from work with a signed statement from the employer. Exceptions include driving with a licensed driver 21+, family or medical necessity, work, school or religious activity with signed statements, or a medical emergency. New Mexico Driver Manual: Provisional License, page 2.
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Question 20Why should you check behind you when you slow down?
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B: Following drivers may not expect you to slow, such as at driveways. Check behind whenever you slow down, especially where a following driver would not expect it. New Mexico Driver Manual: Scanning, page 17.
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Question 21Where must you stop when a sign or signal requires it?
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B: Before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk. Stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk. New Mexico Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 8.
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Question 22A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle means it travels slower than:
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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.
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Question 23After a school bus's red lights stop flashing, when may you proceed?
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B: After children have completely left the roadway and it is safe. Watch for children and do not proceed until they have completely left the roadway. New Mexico Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 12.
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Question 24From which side should you get out of a parked vehicle if you can?
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B: The curb side. Get out on the curb side if you can; if you must use the street side, check traffic first. New Mexico Driver Manual: Parking, page 13.
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Question 25Up to about what speed do most tires keep good traction on a wet road?
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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.
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