New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and Increase your speed to follow the vehicle. Do not increase your speed. Pull your vehicle to the right edge of the road Pull your vehicle to the left lane of the road.

2. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

3. If not posted, the maximum speed limit on public highways is what? 45 mph. 55 mph. 65 mph 75 mph.

4. Which of the following statements about parking is false? It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb. It is illegal to park on a freeway In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible.

5. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit? When driving slowly due to adverse weather conditions. Only in rural areas. When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic. Only within city limits.

6. How fast can you travel while passing on your motorcycle? As fast as you want, to overtake the vehicle, for a maximum of 10 seconds. Only as fast as the posted speed limit. 10 miles per hour above the speed limit 5 miles per hour above the speed limit. 15 miles per hour about the speed limit.

7. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

8. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

9. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

10. When you drive into the street from any driveway you: Must honk the horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians can allow you room. Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching. Can disregard pedestrians if there is no sidewalk Must drive slowly so approaching vehicles and pedestrians can get out of your way.

11. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

12. What vision do you need, in one eye, to be able to drive in new mexico? 20/100 20/20 20/80 20/60 20/40

13. When driving at night you should: Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle. Always use your high beams. Increase your following distance.

14. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

15. When merging into traffic, at what speed should you try to maintain your vehicle? About 5 mph below the speed limit until you can adjust. The same speed that the traffic you are merging into is moving. About 5 mph faster than the speed limit to ensure you merge quickly Whatever the posted speed limit is regardless of traffic conditions.

16. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

17. A red traffic signal light means that you must: Stop at the stop line. When there is no stop line, stop before entering any crosswalk. Where there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection All of the above.

18. You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway. a car begins to pass you on the right. the actions of that driver are Wrong because pass to the left is a firm rule. Wrong because he's passing you in your blind spot. Ok as long as he does it on a limited access highway Ok if no signs forbid passing on the right.

19. 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.

20. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

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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.