New Mexico DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

At what age can a New Mexico teen apply for a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15

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14

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14 and a half

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16

Question 2

What is the passing score for the New Mexico MVD knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

72% (18/25 correct)

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70% (18/25 correct)

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80% (20/25 correct)

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85% (21/25 correct)

Question 3

What is the legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 4

New Mexico's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 sets the illegal BAC at:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00% — any detectable amount

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 5

You are driving in New Mexico and encounter a dust storm (haboob) that reduces visibility to near zero. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road completely, turn off lights, and wait for the storm to pass

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Turn on high beams and slow to 15 mph

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Continue at reduced speed — dust storms pass quickly

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Use your hazard lights and stop on the shoulder

Question 6

What is the default speed limit on a New Mexico rural highway when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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60 mph

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65 mph

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70 mph

Question 7

In New Mexico, when must you yield to a pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

At all crosswalks — marked and unmarked — and anytime a pedestrian is in your path

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Only at marked crosswalks with signals

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Only when a pedestrian is on the same side of the road as you

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Only at intersections with traffic signals

Question 8

What does New Mexico's Move Over law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from any stopped emergency or highway maintenance vehicle — or slow if lane change is unsafe

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Move over only for police vehicles, not for tow trucks

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Stop completely behind the emergency vehicle

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Maintain your lane — emergency vehicles have protective barriers

Question 9

On a New Mexico two-lane highway, you see a broken yellow center line on your side of the road. This means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted when it is safe and the road ahead is clear

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Passing is always prohibited

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You must slow to 45 mph before passing

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Passing is only permitted by the vehicle ahead, not you

Question 10

What must all drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided New Mexico road?

Accepted Answer

All traffic in both directions must stop at least 10 feet from the bus

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Stop only if driving behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and pass the bus carefully

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Stop only if children are visible near the bus

Question 11

What is the speed limit in a New Mexico school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

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10 mph

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15 mph

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25 mph

Question 12

Under New Mexico's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest results in:

Accepted Answer

Automatic license revocation for at least 1 year for a first offense

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No penalty — you have the right to refuse

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Only a fine with no license action

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License revocation only if convicted of DWI

Question 13

You are driving on a New Mexico highway and notice the front end of your vehicle drifting slightly. This may indicate:

Accepted Answer

A flat or underinflated tire, alignment issue, or loose suspension component

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Your speed is too low — accelerate to correct the drift

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Normal driving on desert roads — wind causes all vehicles to drift

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An engine problem — turn off the ignition immediately

Question 14

When are headlights required in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and in weather that reduces visibility

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Only between midnight and 5 AM

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Only when driving on highways

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Only in rain or fog

Question 15

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at a New Mexico intersection mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, be alert, and proceed with caution

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Stop completely and wait for the light to turn green

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Yield to all traffic and then proceed

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Proceed without slowing — it is just a cautionary signal

Question 16

What is the minimum recommended following distance on New Mexico highways?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 17

New Mexico has many open range areas. If you hit livestock on an open range road, who is generally responsible?

Accepted Answer

The driver may be responsible — in open range areas, animals have the right to be on the road

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The livestock owner is always responsible for animals on the road

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The state highway department is responsible for all livestock incidents

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Neither party is legally responsible — it is treated as an act of nature

Question 18

You are making a left turn at an intersection. An oncoming vehicle is approaching. When should you turn?

Accepted Answer

Wait until there is a safe gap in oncoming traffic before turning

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Turn immediately — your turn signal gives you the right of way

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Flash your lights to signal the oncoming driver to slow

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Turn if the oncoming vehicle is more than 5 car lengths away

Question 19

What shape and color identifies a regulatory sign in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

White rectangle or special shapes (octagon for stop, triangle for yield)

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Yellow diamond

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Orange pentagon

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Green rectangle

Question 20

Under New Mexico GDL rules, what restriction applies to drivers under 18 regarding nighttime driving?

Accepted Answer

No driving between midnight and 5:00 AM

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No driving between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM

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No driving between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM

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No driving between midnight and 6:00 AM

Question 1 of 20

At what age can a New Mexico teen apply for a learner's permit?