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. At night, it is hardest to see: Pedestrians. Street lights. Road signs. Other motorists.

3. If the traffic signals are not functioning due to a power outage: Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping. Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored. Treat the intersection as a 4-way stop. Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to the other drivers.

4. If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane, or a white cane tipped with red, you must Go slow. Take a detour. Use your horn Stop.

5. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Vary. Reduce. Maintain. Increase.

6. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding when clear corresponds with: A solid red light. A solid green light. A flashing yellow light. A flashing red light.

7. Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash. Take your hands off the wheel. Take your attention away from the driving task. Take your eyes off the road. All of the above.

8. Which of the following is true concerning space to cross or enter? Even in the event of a green light, do not cross if vehicles block your path. If turning, ensure no vehicles or pedestrians block your path. All of the answers listed You need room to get all the way across. When crossing railroad tracks, do not start unless you won't be stuck on the tracks.

9. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

10. When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used To divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in different directions. To indicate the right edge of the roadway. To divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction To indicate the left edge of the roadway.

11. When passing another car, you have enough room to return to the driving lane: When the driver you just passed signals you over. When you can see both headlights in the rearview mirror. When you look over your shoulder and see the car is behind you.

12. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

13. Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle approaches a pedestrian at an intersection with no crosswalks? The pedestrian. The pedestrian, but only when he/she has the green. The vehicle, but it should slow down. The vehicle, if it has the green.

14. If your engine suddenly dies while you are driving, what should you do? Brace for impact with possible obstacles, letting go of the wheel, and hope for the best. Honk your horn loudly to request assistance. Immediately open the car door and exit the vehicle Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and pull off the roadway.

15. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? Swerve into the lane next to you. Slam on your brakes. Drive onto the shoulder of the road. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

16. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

17. If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Get ready to blow your horn.

18. If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should Move because you have the right-of-way. Yield to the bicycle. Request the bicyclist to change lanes Move slowly along with the bicycle.

19. 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.

20. A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means: You do not need to signal to turn from that lane. You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes. You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic.

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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.