New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. What does this yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

A play ground area ahead. A location where pedestrians often cross. A school zone crossing ahead. A camping area ahead.

2. What should you do in the event of brake failure? Pump the brake pedal, use the parking brake, and begin shifting to lower gears. Use the parking brake, if pumping the brake pedal does not work. Accelerate off the road Pump the brake pedal to build pressure. Begin shifting to lower gears if pumping the brakes and engaging the parking brake do not work.

3. You may cross solid yellow lines: During daylight hours only. To pass traffic moving in the same direction. When making turns. At any time.

4. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

5. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

6. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

7. Which of these is a safe driving technique Starring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high beam lights in the fog. Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

8. You must avoid ____ while crossing railroad tracks. Using low-beam lights. Using high-beam lights. Stopping or shifting gears. Using brakes.

9. 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.

10. You should not use your horn when Near blind pedestrians. You may hit another vehicle. Visibility ahead is limited.

11. 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.

12. To avoid sudden last-minute moves, how far ahead should you look when scanning the road for hazards? 4 to six seconds. Six to eight seconds. 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 30 seconds.

13. What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? Coffee. Time. Fresh air

14. A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where A vehicle may make a u-turn. A vehicle is allowed to park. A vehicle may not pass A vehicle may pass if it is safe.

15. What is the recommended procedure if your vehicle is hit from the side? Let the other vehicle operators worry about your vehicle's path. Make sure seat and shoulder belts are snug and fastened while getting ready to brake to avoid colliding with other vehicles or objects. Make sure that your seat belt is unfastened None of the answers listed. Make sure that all door remain unlocked before operating an automobile.

16. Regulatory signs are: Green. White. Yellow.

17. You see a car approaching from the rear, but when you check your mirror again before changing lanes, you no longer see it. you should: Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly. Accelerate to change lanes quicker.

18. When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane: Speed up on the entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic. Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of the traffic. Enter the far right traffic lane and speed up to the flow of traffic.

19. To help relieve fatigue on a trip, it is a good idea to: Drive with one eye open at a time. Do arm exercises every hour. Change feet on the gas pedal. Stop for a rest every two hours.

20. When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates: You have the right of way and do not need to check for trains. You need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping, before you start to cross. You may pass slower drivers crossing the track. 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.