New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. A driver should always be looking: Directly in front of the car. At the middle of the road. Beside, ahead and to the rear of the car.

2. When driving past the scene of an accident that you are not involved in, what should you never do? Never drive to the scene of an accident just to look. Never keep your attention on the road. Never stop if emergency help has not yet arrived Never watch for people who may be on or near the road.

3. High beam headlights should be used at night Where there may be people along the side of the roadway. On unfamiliar roads and in construction areas. Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles In all of these instances.

4. If you are driving faster than other traffic on a freeway, you must use The shoulder. Any lane. The middle or left-hand lane The right-hand lane.

5. To improve visibility caused by rain or fog, drivers should use: High beam headlights. Parking lights. Low beam headlights.

6. In city traffic, how far ahead of your vehicle should you look? One car length. One city block. Two car lengths To the nearest intersection. Two city blocks.

7. What is the number one rule about semi truck blind spots? If you can't see the driver in the semi truck side mirrors, the semi truck driver cannot see you and you are in a blind spot. Honking your vehicle's horn will alert a semi truck driver to your presence in a blind spot. Semi truck drivers never use their side mirrors, so everywhere is a blind spot Semi truck drivers don't have blind spots. None of the answers listed.

8. What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway. Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic. Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible

9. 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.

10. How should you drive with wildlife in mind in new mexico? All of the answers listed. Animal crossing signs warn you of areas where animals have been hit by a vehicle before. Watch the edges of the road for wildlife Look out for signs that signify animal crossings. Scan the road.

11. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

12. To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving: Continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner. Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap. Drive late at night when there are not as many users on the roadway.

13. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should Wait for a signal from the other driver. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. Signal and pass when safe to do so Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.

14. What should you do if the road has standing water on it? Continue as normal. None of the answers listed. Slow down Speed up. Swerve.

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

16. To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should: Stop within 10 feet of all railroad crossings. Listen and look both ways and then proceed if it is safe to do so. Drive across quickly if a train is approaching, or if it is too close, stop and then back up. Look both ways only if the red light is flashing.

17. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. True. False.

18. 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.

19. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More coordinated. More sober. More intoxicated.

20. If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. Improve traffic flow. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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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.