New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should Obey the normal posted speed limit. Drive at a speed equal to 45 mph. Drive at a speed of greater than 70 mph Drive at a speed of less than 50 mph.

2. What does a green traffic light indicate? Drive faster. Go if it is safe. Driver slower Stop. Yield.

3. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

4. If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is: .05% or higher. .08% or higher. .02% or higher. .10% or higher.

5. In work zones, you should Follow the driver in front of you closely. Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance. Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

6. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

Yield to vehicles going straight through the intersection in the opposite direction if you are making a left turn. Go if the intersection is clear. Make any legal maneuver not specifically prohibited by a traffic control device All of these answers are correct.

7. What type of road can new mexico turn into a one-way road? Any roadway in the state. Only roads in large cities. Only in situations in which there is a close alternative route Only rural roads. Only roads with 2 lanes or fewer.

8. What does this regulatory sign indicate?

Drivers must reduce speed or stop if necessary. Drivers must take a right turn at the intersection. Drivers must maintain a maximum speed on the way Drivers must not pass other vehicles.

9. When should you switch on your high-beam headlights? Where there may be people along the side of the road. When you drive in construction areas. When you drive on unfamiliar roads. All of the above.

10. Anytime you want to merge with other traffic, you need a gap of how many seconds? 4 One. Three Two.

11. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are Combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag. Air bag only. No safety restraint. Lap and shoulder belt only.

12. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: Look right first, then left, then right again. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating. Go when the vehicle ahead of you goes. Look left first, then right, then left again.

13. On slippery roads, you should: Go the speed limit, with caution. Go faster. Slow down Not drive faster than 20 mph.

14. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should: Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Honk your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and then enter the intersection.

15. Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific traffic lane. a yellow arrow: Is never used as a traffic signal. Means that you may go in the direction indicated by the arrow. Is warning the traffic a green arrow is about to be shown Means the same as a circular yellow light for the indicated lane of traffic.

16. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Large tour bus. Passenger car. All of the above.

17. To avoid panic stops: Drive with your window partly down. Accelerate heavily. Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you

18. The best thing to do if you become tired or sleepy while driving is: Get rest or change drivers. Drink coffee. Open a window.

19. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

20. When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should Blow your horn to stop the person. Continue driving your vehicle. Stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way Increase the speed of your vehicle and cross the intersection quickly.

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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.