New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following is true concerning cellular phone usage? All of the answers listed. Pull to the side of the road to use your phone whenever possible. Some towns have made usage of a cell phone illegal without using a hands-free device You must be especially careful. Using your phone can be a dangerous distraction.

2. A driver who has been drinking is more likely to: Have a decreased reaction time. Yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles. Keep a 3-4 second following distance.

3. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

4. This triangular sign directs traffic

To take a detour from the location of the sign. To proceed at high speed at an intersection. To stop at the sign To slow down and yield the right-of-way at an intersection.

5. What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Proceed with caution. Pedestrian crossing. Come to a full stop.

6. You may not pass another vehicle except When there is a school bus on the same roadway with flashing lights. When your lane is separated by a broken yellow line. When you are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing On the right shoulder of the highway.

7. What should you do if you get in an accident with a parked vehicle, and cannot find the owner? Leave a note on the car, saying you're sorry. Leave, provided you have waited for 30 minutes. Do nothing Wait until the owner arrives. Leave a note on the car with your contact information.

8. When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction. 300 400 200 100

9. You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. when the intersection is clear: You may follow the vehicle ahead without stopping again. You must stop again at the stop sign or stop line. You may proceed through the intersection without stopping again You may go through the intersection slowly without stopping if there is no other traffic.

10. What does this flashing arrow panel mean?

The lane ahead is open to traffic. The left lane is winding ahead. The lane ahead is closed Flaggers are ahead.

11. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

12. Use your high-beam headlights at night: As little as possible. Only on unlit streets. Whenever it is legal and safe. Always on a highway.

13. When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. True. False.

14. When you approach a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you must Proceed with an increased speed. Come to a complete stop. Slow down and proceed with caution Proceed with the same speed.

15. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should: Change lanes. Speed up. Go the same speed Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner.

16. When overtaking a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching: Honk your horn so the pedestrian moves over. Keep driving, the oncoming vehicle must stop for you. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

17. At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when They determine that there is no oncoming traffic. They determine that no train is approaching. They determine that no schoolchildren are present They determine that no pedestrians are coming.

18. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

19. Which of the following is true of being hit from the rear in a collision? All of the answers listed. You should press your head against the headrest. You should press yourself against your seat Your body will be thrown backwards. Be ready to apply the brakes so you do not collide with another vehicle.

20. Which of the following is true concerning right-of-way in new mexico? All of the answers listed. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk unless for the purpose of crossing it as is done when pulling out of a driveway. Pedestrians using a guide dog or white cane have absolute right-of-way Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing legally when necessary. The driver on the right goes first at a 4-way stop if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Mexico, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD). There are three different levels of licenses depending on your age: Class M 13+, Class M 15+, and a Class M 18+ license. A motorcycle license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. A Class M 13+ license is only valid for motorcycles that are under 100cc.

To receive a Class M 13+ or Class M 15+ license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course, submit an application, the required documentation, and pay the fees. The tests are waived if you successfully complete the required coursework. To receive a Class M 18+ license, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle written and road tests. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the required tests will be waived.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The written motorcycle test contains 25 questions on safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week to retest.