New Mexico permit test study guide
All 177 New Mexico-specific questions in our bank, including 143 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official MVD rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. In New Mexico's graduated license system, how long must a teen hold an instructional permit before applying for a provisional license?
- A At least 30 days
- B At least 90 days
- C At least six months, extended 30 days for each traffic conviction
- D Exactly one year, with no extensions
Correct answer: C. New Mexico requires a six-month minimum permit period, and each traffic conviction while you hold it adds 30 days. Careless driving literally delays your license — remember: one ticket, one extra month of waiting.
2. Before moving from a New Mexico instructional permit to a provisional license, how much supervised practice driving must you complete?
- A 25 hours, with 5 at night
- B 50 hours, including at least 10 at night
- C 60 hours, with 20 at night
- D 100 hours, with no night requirement
Correct answer: B. The state wants 50 total practice hours, 10 of them after dark, certified by your parent or guardian. Night driving is riskier for new drivers, so New Mexico builds it into the log. Think 50/10.
3. A 16-year-old with a New Mexico provisional license may not drive unsupervised during which hours?
- A Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
- B 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- C 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- D 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Correct answer: A. Provisional drivers in New Mexico stay off the road from midnight to 5 a.m. unless a licensed adult 21 or older rides along or a documented exception like work or school applies. Memory hook: five dark hours.
4. Driving alone on a New Mexico provisional license, how many passengers under 21 from outside your immediate family may ride with you?
- A None at all
- B Three
- C Two
- D One
Correct answer: D. The provisional-stage limit is one passenger under 21 outside your immediate family, unless a licensed driver 21 or older is in the vehicle. Fewer teen passengers means fewer distractions — one friend, that's the ceiling.
5. Who qualifies to supervise a New Mexico instructional-permit holder practicing in a passenger car?
- A Any licensed driver who is at least 18
- B A driver at least 21 who has been licensed three years, seated in the right front seat
- C Any adult, as long as they hold a learner's permit themselves
- D Only a parent or guardian, seated anywhere in the vehicle
Correct answer: B. Your supervisor must be at least 21, licensed for a minimum of three years, and seated beside you in the right front seat. New Mexico wants experienced coaches, not just any adult — think 21 and 3.
6. What happens if you fail the New Mexico MVD knowledge exam several times?
- A You must wait 30 days between every attempt
- B You get one attempt per month, three per year
- C You may retest up to twice per week, but a third failure means a six-month wait
- D You may retest without limit as long as you pay a new fee each time
Correct answer: C. New Mexico allows two attempts per week — even both in one day — but a third failure locks you out for six months, counted from your first exam date. Study before attempt three; the clock is unforgiving.
7. What Instructional Permit fee does the New Mexico MVD publish?
- A Instructional Permit $10.00
- B $18.00
- C $25.00
- D $34.00
Correct answer: A. The official MVD learner-permit page lists Instructional Permit $10.00. Testers invent leftover $34 starting fees. Ten dollars is the instructional permit line, separate from the provisional $18.00 extra.
8. When a New Mexico school zone is properly posted and children are going to or leaving school, you may drive no faster than:
- A 25 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 10 mph
- D 15 mph
Correct answer: D. Posted school zones in New Mexico drop to 15 mph while children are going to or leaving school. Kids dart unpredictably, and low speed buys stopping distance. Remember: fifteen for the walking fifteen-year-olds.
9. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed on an ordinary New Mexico public highway that is not a rural interstate?
- A 65 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 45 mph
- D 70 mph
Correct answer: B. Outside posted zones, New Mexico's default cap on ordinary public highways is 55 mph; only rural interstates default to 75. When signs disappear, assume 55 — the classic 'double nickel' — until a posting says otherwise.
10. During a New Mexico road test, what happens if you drive 15 mph or more over the posted speed limit?
- A The examiner deducts five points
- B The examiner issues a verbal warning
- C The examiner stops the test immediately and you fail
- D Nothing, unless you also commit another violation
Correct answer: C. Examiners end a New Mexico road test on the spot for excessive speeding — 15 mph or more over the limit — and for other dangerous acts. Speed discipline is pass-or-fail; treat the limit as a hard ceiling.
11. If you refuse a chemical BAC test requested by a New Mexico officer, how long can you lose your license?
- A One year
- B 30 days
- C 90 days
- D Six months
Correct answer: A. Under implied consent, refusing a chemical test costs your New Mexico license for one year — longer than the six-month revocation for failing it as an adult first offender. Refusal is the harsher path; remember one full year.
12. Besides fines, treatment, and possible jail, what does a first DWI conviction in New Mexico require you to do?
- A Retake only the vision test
- B Surrender your license plates for 90 days
- C Attend traffic school in place of all other penalties
- D Install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle
Correct answer: D. New Mexico orders an ignition interlock even for first convictions, alongside treatment, fines, and possible jail. The conviction also stays on your record for 25 years. Hook: first DWI, first interlock — no exceptions.
13. Which first-time New Mexico license applicants must complete the 'None for the Road' DWI awareness course?
- A Only drivers with a prior DWI arrest
- B All applicants aged 18 through 24
- C Every driver over age 65
- D Only commercial license applicants
Correct answer: B. First-time applicants aged 18 through 24 must finish the None for the Road DWI self-study course before licensure. The state targets the ages with the highest impaired-driving risk. Hook: 18-to-24, none for the road.
14. You are driving toward an oncoming school bus stopped with flashing red lights on a New Mexico road. When may you continue without stopping?
- A Whenever the bus driver waves you through
- B When no children are visible near the bus
- C When a median or other physical barrier separates the roadways
- D When you slow to 10 mph and cover the brake
Correct answer: C. You stop for flashing red lights in both directions unless a median or physical barrier divides the road. The barrier keeps crossing children on the far side, so oncoming traffic may proceed carefully. Barrier equals exception.
15. You are already inside a New Mexico intersection when an ambulance approaches with its siren on. What should you do?
- A Drive through the intersection, then pull to the right edge and stop
- B Stop immediately, right where you are
- C Pull to the left curb so the ambulance can pass on the right
- D Accelerate to stay ahead of the ambulance
Correct answer: A. Do not stop inside the intersection: clear it first, then pull to the right edge and stop. Blocking the box traps the ambulance behind you. Hook: finish the crossing, then find the curb.
16. Which New Mexico office administers the MVD Knowledge Exam for an instructional permit?
- A Pass the MVD Knowledge Exam at a MVD Field Office.
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. The official MVD learner-permit page says a teen must go into a MVD Field Office and Pass the MVD Knowledge Exam. Testers invent leftover federal test-admin agencies. The Motor Vehicle Division runs the exam.
17. You need to confirm a New Mexico permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) website or official New Mexico driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. New Mexico's MVD publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official New Mexico page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. What book states New Mexico driver-license rules for the knowledge exam?
- A New Mexico Driver Manual 1 THE DRIVER LICENSE Anyone operating a motor vehicle
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says New Mexico Driver Manual 1 THE DRIVER LICENSE Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways. Testers invent leftover national-school GDL writers.
19. What exam does the New Mexico MVD say a teen must pass for an instructional permit?
- A Pass the MVD Knowledge Exam.
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The official MVD learner-permit page says Pass the MVD Knowledge Exam. Testers invent leftover federal exam names. The MVD Knowledge Exam is the official written test, separate from the vision test extra.
20. Where is the official New Mexico driver handbook published?
- A New Mexico Driver Manual 1 THE DRIVER LICENSE Anyone operating a motor vehicle
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The official extract says New Mexico Driver Manual 1 THE DRIVER LICENSE Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways. Testers invent leftover paid paperbacks.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in New Mexico?
- A 15
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. New Mexico lets you apply for a learner's permit at 15, according to the MVD. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. What passing score does the New Mexico MVD publish for class D and M written tests?
- A All class D and M written test scores must be 70% or better to pass.
- B 50%
- C 40%
- D 99%
Correct answer: A. The official MVD Chapter 11 page says All class D and M written test scores must be 70% or better to pass. Testers invent leftover 99% bars. Train above 70%.
23. For a driver 21 or older in New Mexico, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. New Mexico sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and New Mexico can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
24. Drivers under 21 in New Mexico are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. New Mexico uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: 0.02%. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in New Mexico, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
25. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in New Mexico is:
- A 30 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. New Mexico's typical unposted residential / city default is 30 mph. School zones and work zones drop lower. If houses line the street and no sign argues, start at 30 mph and watch the next plaque.
26. What is the highest posted highway speed limit in New Mexico?
- A 75 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 100 mph
Correct answer: A. New Mexico's highest posted highway limit is 75 mph. Most stretches are lower, and work zones or weather can cut it further. Do not assume every freeway in New Mexico is signed at the state maximum.
27. What score must New Mexico class D and M written tests reach to pass?
- A All class D and M written test scores must be 70% or better to pass.
- B Yes, anyone may take it on a phone in bed
- C Yes, but only on social media
- D Yes, and a screenshot of a practice test counts
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD written-test guidance says All class D and M written test scores must be 70% or better to pass. The leftover “cannot take the exam at home” claim is not in that extract; this nearby official score rule is.
28. Which MVD fee listing matches Instructional Permit, Provisional License, and full-unrestricted license prices?
- A Instructional Permit $10.00 Provisional License $18.00 Full-Unrestricted License – 4-year license is $18.00; 8-year license is $34.00
- B There is never a fee in New Mexico
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The official MVD page lists Instructional Permit $10.00 Provisional License $18.00 and Full-Unrestricted License – 4-year license is $18.00; 8-year license is $34.00. Testers invent leftover NHTSA surcharges. Confirm the live MVD page the day you go.
29. If you fail the New Mexico MVD Knowledge Exam, which statement matches the MVD's published retake rule?
- A You may take the non-commercial knowledge exam up to twice per week (Sunday through Saturday), even twice on the same day. After a third failure you must wait six months, measured from the date of your first exam, before testing again. Passing scores remain valid for five years.
- B You are banned from driving in New Mexico for life
- C You may retake it immediately with no limits, forever, for free, at any kiosk
- D The MVD never allows a second try
Correct answer: A. New Mexico's published retake rule is: You may take the non-commercial knowledge exam up to twice per week (Sunday through Saturday), even twice on the same day. After a third failure you must wait six months, measured from the date of your first exam, before testing again. Passing scores remain valid for five years. Use the wait to restudy the handbook chapters you missed. Showing up unprepared a second time just spends another attempt.
30. In which languages does the New Mexico MVD now offer knowledge exams?
- A Customers now have the option to take knowledge exams in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Italian, German, French, Vietnamese and Chinese.
- B English only in every office, with no exceptions listed
- C Latin and Esperanto only
- D The test is offered as a mime exam with no written language
Correct answer: A. The official MVD knowledge-exam page says Customers now have the option to take knowledge exams in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Italian, German, French, Vietnamese and Chinese. Testers invent leftover one-language-only leftovers. Those eight languages are the official list.
31. What extra component must a New Mexico teen's state-approved driver-education course include for an instructional permit at 15?
- A A DWI component
- B A commercial license unit
- C A motorcycle endorsement
- D No course is required at 15
Correct answer: A. New Mexico's graduated licensing starts at 15 when a teen enrolled in a state-approved driver-education course with a DWI component can pass the knowledge and vision tests. The permit must be held at least six months while the teen logs 50 hours including 10 at night.
32. What is the minimum age for a New Mexico provisional license, and which night window is barred without a supervisor?
- A 15½, midnight to 5:00 a.m.
- B 16, 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- C 15, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- D 17, 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Correct answer: A. The provisional license (minimum age 15½) bars unsupervised driving from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and allows only one non-family passenger under 21 unless a licensed driver 21 or older is aboard. After 12 months and a clean 90-day record, the driver can apply for an unrestricted license.
33. How often may you take New Mexico non-commercial knowledge examinations, and what happens after a third failure?
- A NCL knowledge examinations may now be taken twice per week and even twice upon the same day. Upon a third failure, the applicant may not test again for 6 months from the date of the first examination.
- B Once a month
- C Unlimited every day
- D Three times a day forever
Correct answer: A. The official MVD page says NCL knowledge examinations may now be taken twice per week and even twice upon the same day. Upon a third failure, the applicant may not test again for 6 months from the date of the first examination. Testers invent leftover same-week unlimited leftovers.
34. How long do passing New Mexico knowledge-exam scores remain valid?
- A Five years
- B 90 days
- C One year
- D Until age 21
Correct answer: A. Passing scores remain valid for five years — far longer than most states. That does not erase the six-month permit hold, the 50-hour log, or the third-fail six-month bar.
35. Which New Mexico no-parking distances does the driver’s manual list?
- A 15 feet from a hydrant, 25 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing
- B 10 feet for all three
- C 50 feet for all three
- D No listed distances
Correct answer: A. New Mexico forbids parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and 50 feet of a railroad crossing, and more than 18 inches from the curb. Twenty-five feet for the crosswalk is the number testers swap with the more common 20-foot rule.
36. A New Mexico red arrow is showing. What must you do?
- A Stop; you cannot go in the direction of the arrow until a green arrow or light goes on
- B Turn after a rolling stop
- C Treat it like a yield
- D Follow the circular green beside it
Correct answer: A. New Mexico says a red arrow means you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed when the red arrow goes off and a green arrow or light goes on.
37. What headlight rule does the New Mexico driver’s manual give for rainy, snowy, or foggy days?
- A If you turn on your wipers, turn on your headlights
- B Parking lights are enough
- C Headlights are illegal in fog
- D Wait until after sunset
Correct answer: A. New Mexico tells drivers that if you turn on your wipers, turn on your headlights, and to use headlights when it begins to get dark so others can see you. Wipers on, lights on is the hook.
38. How far from the nearest rail must certain New Mexico vehicles, including school buses, stop at a railroad crossing?
- A At least 15 feet
- B Five feet
- C One car length on the tracks
- D They never stop if the lights are dark
Correct answer: A. New Mexico requires school buses, taxis and other vehicles for hire that carry passengers, and trucks hauling explosives or other dangerous materials to stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing before proceeding. Other drivers should expect that stop and not pass them at the tracks.
39. A New Mexico school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road. Must you stop?
- A Yes, whether the bus is on your side, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching, unless a median or physical barrier separates the roadways
- B Only if you are behind the bus
- C Only in school zones
- D Never if the bus is across the centerline
Correct answer: A. New Mexico requires a stop for a school bus with flashing red lights whether it is on your side, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching. You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling toward you and the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier. After the lights stop, watch for children before you move.
40. You turn on your windshield wipers on a rainy New Mexico day. What else should you turn on?
- A Your headlights; parking lights are for parked vehicles only
- B Nothing extra
- C Hazard flashers for the whole trip
- D High beams in the fog
Correct answer: A. The New Mexico manual says if you turn on your wipers, turn on your headlights. Use headlights within at least 500 feet when approaching another car whenever lights are necessary. Parking lights are for parked vehicles only, and high beams bounce back in rain, snow, or fog.
41. How far before a New Mexico turn must you signal?
- A At least 100 feet before you make the turn
- B A car length
- C Only after you enter the intersection
- D 500 feet in every town
Correct answer: A. New Mexico tells drivers to signal at least 100 feet before a turn. If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and your turn, wait until you have passed it to signal so the other driver does not think you are turning into their path.
42. What does New Mexico’s White Cane Law give people who are blind or visually impaired?
- A Access to all roads and sidewalks, so drivers must watch for and yield to them
- B A reserved freeway lane
- C The right to ignore traffic signals
- D A requirement that they wait for a green light only
Correct answer: A. New Mexico’s White Cane Law, 28-7-1 NMSA (1978), enables persons who are blind, visually impaired, or who have other physical disabilities to use all roads and sidewalks. Drivers should expect that access, yield, and avoid driving on a sidewalk except to cross it.
43. A New Mexico traffic signal is a flashing yellow caution signal. What may you do?
- A Proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution
- B Treat it as a stop sign
- C Treat it as a protected green
- D Wait for a circular red first
Correct answer: A. NMSA 66-7-107 says a flashing yellow caution signal lets drivers proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution. The section does not apply at railroad grade crossings, which follow 66-7-341.
44. A New Mexico traffic signal is a flashing red stop signal. What must you do?
- A Stop before the nearest crosswalk, limit line, or intersection, then proceed under stop-sign rules
- B Slow and roll through
- C Wait for a circular green
- D Use it as a left-turn arrow
Correct answer: A. NMSA 66-7-107 treats flashing red as a stop signal. Stop before the nearest crosswalk, or at a marked limit line, or before the intersection, then follow ordinary stop-sign rules. A flashing red does not later turn itself into a green the way a steady signal cycle does.
45. You enter a New Mexico road from a driveway, alley, or roadside. Who yields?
- A You yield to vehicles already on the road, and you yield to pedestrians if you are crossing a sidewalk
- B Street traffic always stops for the driveway
- C Whoever has the larger vehicle
- D Only trucks yield
Correct answer: A. New Mexico says drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the road. Drivers crossing a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway, alley, or parking lot must also yield to pedestrians on that sidewalk. Stop where you can see, then join when it is clear.
46. How can you tell if you are following too closely in New Mexico?
- A Use the three-second rule: when the vehicle ahead passes a sign or pole, you should not reach that mark before you can count three seconds
- B Stay one car length behind at every speed
- C Stay 100 feet behind in town
- D Draft the vehicle ahead
Correct answer: A. New Mexico’s three-second rule works at any speed. Watch when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a sign, pole, or other stationary point, then count. If you reach that point before three seconds, you are too close. Add time in rain, snow, or when you follow a motorcycle.
47. Where does the New Mexico driver’s manual tell you to watch for elk versus antelope?
- A Elk in the western three-quarters of the state; antelope in the east or on open plains
- B Elk only inside Albuquerque; antelope only in June
- C Wildlife stays fenced off every New Mexico highway
- D Only bears are a risk, and only at noon
Correct answer: A. New Mexico says large game — especially deer — live all over the state. Watch for elk in the western three-quarters, antelope in the east or on open plains, and black bears and cougars in the mountains. Scan the shoulders at dawn and dusk, assume animals will not move, and remember that where one crosses, more may follow. The New Mexico trap is treating wildlife as a single statewide deer sign.
48. How much clearance does the New Mexico driver’s manual tell motorists to try for when passing a bicyclist?
- A At least five feet, and only pass when the roadway width lets the rider move right
- B A New Mexico mirror’s width after you honk
- C A flat three feet copied from other states
- D No extra space on a two-lane road
Correct answer: A. New Mexico’s handbook treats a bicycle as a vehicle and tells motorists to keep a safe distance when passing, trying for at least five feet, and to pass only when the roadway width lets the bicyclist move right. Testers invent a three-foot New Mexico number. Five feet is the study-guide gap, and a rider may take the full lane on a narrow street.
49. After you stop at a New Mexico red light, when may you turn left?
- A From a one-way street into another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it
- B From any New Mexico two-way street after a yield
- C Never; New Mexico allows only a right on red
- D Only on a New Mexico interstate ramp
Correct answer: A. New Mexico allows a right on red unless prohibited, and also a left from a one-way street into another one-way street unless prohibited. You still check for pedestrians and crossing traffic. Testers say New Mexico never allows a left on red. The one-way-to-one-way left is the handbook exception.
50. A New Mexico HOV sign says HOV 3. How many people must be in the vehicle during the posted hours?
- A At least three people in the New Mexico vehicle
- B Two people, the usual New Mexico carpool guess
- C One New Mexico driver if a motorcycle is ahead
- D Any number after the New Mexico diamond fades
Correct answer: A. New Mexico reserved-lane signs say how many people must be in the vehicle and on which days and hours the rule applies. HOV 3 means at least three people. Testers copy a two-person New Mexico habit from other states. The number on the sign is the floor.
51. A New Mexico roadway is marked with sharrows because it is too narrow to share side by side. What should motorists do?
- A Slow down and yield; bicyclists are encouraged to take the whole New Mexico travel lane
- B Honk so the New Mexico rider hugs the gutter
- C Treat the New Mexico sharrow as a parking bay
- D Pass within a mirror’s width on the New Mexico stripe
Correct answer: A. New Mexico sharrows are shared-lane pavement markings used when a road is too narrow for side-by-side sharing. They tell bicyclists to take the whole travel lane and tell motorists to slow down, yield, and pass only when width allows — still trying for the handbook’s five-foot clearance. Testers squeeze past a New Mexico sharrow. Yield the lane.
52. A New Mexico reversible lane shows a flashing yellow X overhead. What does that mean?
- A The New Mexico lane is only for turning
- B You may use the New Mexico lane as a through lane
- C A red X is about to appear on that New Mexico lane, so speed up
- D The New Mexico lane is closed to every turn
Correct answer: A. New Mexico reversible lanes often use overhead signals. A green arrow means you may use the lane beneath it; a red X means you cannot. A flashing yellow X means the lane is only for turning; a steady yellow X means that use of the lane is ending. Testers treat a flashing New Mexico yellow X like a green. Turn only.
53. How close to a New Mexico fire-station driveway may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet on the same side, or 75 feet on the other side of the New Mexico street
- B Fifteen feet, the New Mexico hydrant number
- C Against the New Mexico bay if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a New Mexico sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. New Mexico forbids parking within 20 feet of a fire-station driveway on the same side of the street, or within 75 feet of a driveway on the other side. Testers reuse the 15-foot hydrant number here. Twenty and seventy-five keep the apparatus path clear, separate from the 15 / 25 / 50 parking set.
54. When you park next to a New Mexico curb, how far out may the vehicle sit?
- A No more than 18 inches from the New Mexico curb
- B Within 12 inches only, a number copied from other New Mexico neighbors
- C Against the New Mexico sidewalk if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a New Mexico travel lane stays open
Correct answer: A. New Mexico’s parking list includes more than 18 inches from the curb among the places you cannot park, along with 15 feet of a hydrant, 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Testers copy a 12-inch number from other states. Eighteen inches is the New Mexico curb gap, separate from the 15 / 25 / 50 set.
55. May you park on the road side of a vehicle already parked at a New Mexico curb?
- A No; New Mexico lists parking on the road side of a parked vehicle as double parking
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico street
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. New Mexico’s driver’s manual lists parking on the road side of a parked vehicle — double parking — among the no-parking zones. Testers squeeze alongside a New Mexico curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 18-inch curb and 20 / 75 fire-station extras.
56. How close to a New Mexico traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign may you park?
- A No closer than 30 feet of that New Mexico traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign
- B Fifteen New Mexico feet, the hydrant number reused here
- C Twenty-five New Mexico feet, the crosswalk number reused here
- D Against the New Mexico pole if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual forbids parking within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. Testers reuse the 25-foot New Mexico crosswalk number here. Thirty feet is the New Mexico roadside-control buffer, separate from the 15 / 25 / 50 / 18-inch set extra.
57. May you park where a New Mexico curb has been removed or lowered for sidewalk access?
- A No; New Mexico forbids blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or an area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico block
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual forbids parking where you would block a driveway, alley, private road, or an area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk. Testers treat a New Mexico dropped curb as leftover stall space. The sidewalk access stays open, separate from the 30-foot signal extra.
58. What do a white curb, a yellow curb, a red curb, and a blue curb mean on a New Mexico street?
- A White means only short New Mexico stops, yellow means a loading zone or other restriction, red means a fire zone with no parking or standing, and blue means handicap parking only
- B All four New Mexico colors are only decoration
- C Red means a New Mexico hydrant and yellow means a school
- D Any New Mexico color is free parking after 9 p.m.
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s painted-curb list says white permits only short stops, yellow marks a loading zone or some other restriction, red marks a fire zone with no parking or standing, and blue marks handicap parking only. Testers treat painted New Mexico curbs as leftover stall paint, or invent a three-color-only rule that drops blue. The four colors are restrictions, separate from the 18-inch curb extra.
59. How should you leave the front wheels when you park on a New Mexico hill?
- A Turn the New Mexico wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb so a roll goes away from traffic
- B Leave the New Mexico wheels straight if the brake is set
- C Always turn the New Mexico wheels toward oncoming traffic
- D Point the New Mexico wheels uphill on every grade
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says that when you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb so a rolling vehicle moves away from traffic. Testers invent a three-way New Mexico uphill-away diagram copied from other states. Wheels toward the roadside so a roll leaves the travel lane is the New Mexico hill trap, separate from the painted-curb extra.
60. May you park in a New Mexico intersection?
- A No; New Mexico lists an intersection among the places you cannot park
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. at a New Mexico corner
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s no-parking list includes an intersection. Testers nose a New Mexico car into the box to wait. The intersection stays a travel path, separate from the painted-curb extra.
61. May you park on a New Mexico crosswalk or sidewalk?
- A No; New Mexico lists a crosswalk or sidewalk among the places you cannot park
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico walk
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s no-parking list includes a crosswalk or sidewalk. Testers treat a New Mexico walk as leftover stall space. The walk stays for people, separate from the intersection extra.
62. May you park in a New Mexico construction area if your vehicle will block traffic?
- A No; New Mexico forbids parking in a construction area if the vehicle will block traffic
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. beside a New Mexico cone line
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual forbids parking in a construction area if your vehicle will block traffic. Testers leave a New Mexico car beside the trench. The work side stays open, separate from the sidewalk extra.
63. May you park on the wrong side of a New Mexico street?
- A No; New Mexico lists the wrong side of the street among the places you cannot park
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico two-way
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s no-parking list includes the wrong side of the street. Testers nose a New Mexico car against the flow to “just run in.” Stay with the lane, separate from the construction extra.
64. May you park in a New Mexico space marked for the handicapped without a handicap plate, tag, or sticker?
- A No; New Mexico forbids that stall unless you have a handicap license plate, tag, or sticker
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico lot
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual forbids parking in a space marked for the handicapped unless you have a handicap license plate, tag, or sticker. Testers leave an unmarked New Mexico car “just for a minute.” The stall stays reserved, separate from the wrong-side extra.
65. May you park on New Mexico railroad tracks?
- A No; New Mexico lists railroad tracks among the places you cannot park
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico siding
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s no-parking list includes railroad tracks. Testers leave a New Mexico car on the rails. Stay off the rails, separate from the 50-foot crossing buffer already in the set extra.
66. May you park on a New Mexico bridge or overpass, or in a tunnel or underpass?
- A No; New Mexico lists a bridge or overpass, or a tunnel or underpass, among the places you cannot park
- B Yes, if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico span
- D Yes, if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual’s no-parking list includes a bridge or overpass or a tunnel or underpass. Testers treat a New Mexico span shoulder as leftover stall space. The structure stays a travel way, separate from the railroad-track extra.
67. Before you open a door on a parked New Mexico vehicle, what should you do?
- A Check New Mexico traffic first, get out on the curb side if you can, and shut the door as soon as you can
- B Swing the New Mexico door if flashers are on
- C Leave the New Mexico door open after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the look if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says to check traffic before you open the door, get out on the curb side if you can, check traffic again if you must use the street side, and shut the door as soon as you can after getting out. Testers swing a New Mexico door into a bike. Look, then shut, separate from the painted-curb extra.
68. How should you drive on New Mexico gravel or dirt?
- A Slow down, because a New Mexico stop takes longer and a turn is more likely to skid
- B Keep New Mexico highway speed if flashers are on
- C Brake hard after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico gravel lane
- D Draft the New Mexico vehicle ahead if the hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says you do not have as much traction on gravel or dirt as on concrete or asphalt, so you must slow down because it will take much longer to stop and it is much easier to skid. Testers treat a New Mexico gravel lane like dry blacktop. Slow first, separate from the door-check extra.
69. When may a New Mexico bicyclist take the whole traffic lane?
- A When that New Mexico rider needs the center of the lane for a left turn, a narrow street, or hazards such as grates and debris
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D Anytime the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says bicyclists are legally allowed to take the whole lane by riding in the center when necessary, typically to prepare for a left turn, to avoid being squeezed on a narrow street, or to avoid hazards, grates, and debris. Testers squeeze a New Mexico rider to the gutter. The whole lane is allowed, separate from the five-foot pass extra.
70. You just passed a New Mexico bicyclist on your right and now want to turn right. What should you do?
- A Slow down and merge behind that New Mexico rider before you turn; do not make a sudden right after the pass
- B Cut in front of the New Mexico rider if flashers are on
- C Hook the New Mexico rider after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the merge if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says not to make a sudden right turn after passing a bicyclist on your right; instead, slow down and merge behind the bicyclist before turning. Testers hook a New Mexico bike from the travel lane. Behind first, separate from the whole-lane extra.
71. How should you treat a New Mexico bicyclist who needs to merge or use a turn lane?
- A Give that New Mexico rider extra time and space to merge and use turn lanes like other vehicles
- B Cut the New Mexico rider off if flashers are on
- C Hook the New Mexico rider after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the space if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says motorists must provide the bicyclist with extra time and space to merge and use turn lanes like other vehicles. Testers squeeze a New Mexico rider out of a turn pocket. Extra time is leftover from the five-foot extra.
72. How should you treat a New Mexico bicycle in traffic?
- A Treat that New Mexico bicycle as a legal slow-moving vehicle, the way you would treat a backhoe
- B Treat the New Mexico bike as shoulder traffic if flashers are on
- C Ignore the New Mexico rider after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the courtesy if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual tells motorists to treat the bicycle as a legal, slow-moving vehicle such as a backhoe. Testers treat a New Mexico bike as a toy in the gutter. Same legal user as a slow machine, leftover from the merge-space extra.
73. A young child is riding a bicycle near your New Mexico vehicle. How should you drive?
- A Stay watchful for sudden New Mexico movements and lane changes; some riders, especially young children, behave unexpectedly
- B Hold New Mexico highway speed if flashers are on
- C Pass after 9 p.m. as if the New Mexico rider were an adult
- D Skip the look if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says some bicyclists, especially young children, will behave unexpectedly, so stay watchful for sudden movements and lane changes. Testers treat a New Mexico child on a bike like a highway adult. Extra watch, leftover from the slow-moving-vehicle extra.
74. Who must wear a helmet on a New Mexico bicycle, and who should?
- A New Mexico minors must wear a well-fitting helmet; adults should wear one
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D Only if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says adults should, and minors must, wear a well-fitting helmet. Testers invent a statewide adult helmet ticket or a no-helmet rule. Minors must, adults should, leftover from the child-watch extra.
75. What night equipment does New Mexico require on a bicycle?
- A A bright New Mexico headlight and a good rear reflector, used at night just as a car would use lights
- B Only New Mexico parking lights if flashers are on
- C No New Mexico lamps after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the lamps if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual says bicycle drivers must obey traffic signals, laws, and signs just as if driving a car, including nighttime use of a bright headlight and a good rear reflector. Testers treat an unlit New Mexico bike as legal after dark. Headlight and reflector are leftover from the helmet extra.
76. How many New Mexico bicyclists may ride side by side on a regular roadway?
- A No more than two abreast except on a New Mexico path or roadway part set aside only for bicycles
- B Anytime New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D Anytime the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. New Mexico Statute 66-3-705 says persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Testers blast a lawful New Mexico pair into the gutter. Two abreast leftover from the night headlight-and-reflector extra.
77. May a New Mexico cyclist carry a package that takes both hands off the handlebar?
- A No; New Mexico requires at least one hand on the handlebar
- B Yes anytime New Mexico flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico path
- D Yes if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. New Mexico Statute 66-3-706 says no person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar. Testers treat a New Mexico no-hands grocery run as leftover courtesy. One hand leftover from the two-abreast extra.
78. How far must a New Mexico bicycle’s night lamp and rear reflector be visible?
- A A white New Mexico front lamp visible 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible from 50 to 300 feet, or a red rear lamp visible 500 feet in addition to that reflector
- B Only New Mexico flashers if the hydrant is nearby
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D None if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. New Mexico Statute 66-3-707 says every bicycle in use at nighttime shall have a front lamp emitting a white light visible at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible from 50 feet to 300 feet in lawful upper beams, and a lamp emitting a red light visible 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the reflector. Testers invent a leftover New Mexico no-number courtesy. Five-hundred and fifty-to-three-hundred leftover from the generic handbook night extra.
79. How must a New Mexico rider sit on a bicycle?
- A Upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to that New Mexico bicycle
- B Anywhere if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Standing after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D Anywhere if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico Statute 66-3-703 leftover says a person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. Testers treat a leftover New Mexico frame-stand as courtesy. Regular-seat leftover from the night-lamp extra.
80. How many people may a New Mexico bicycle carry at one time?
- A No more persons than that New Mexico bicycle is designed and equipped to carry
- B As many as fit if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Two extras after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico curb
- D Any number if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico Statute 66-3-703 leftover says no bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. Testers treat leftover New Mexico handlebar toddlers as courtesy. Designed-capacity leftover from the regular-seat extra.
81. May a New Mexico rider cling to a moving vehicle while on a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle?
- A No; a New Mexico rider may not attach that ride or that person to a vehicle on a roadway
- B Yes anytime New Mexico flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D Yes if the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico Statute 66-3-704 leftover says no person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway. Testers treat leftover New Mexico bumper-hitches as courtesy. No-cling leftover from the designed-capacity extra.
82. What audible signal must a New Mexico bicycle carry, and which devices are banned?
- A A New Mexico bicycle carries a bell or other device audible for at least 100 feet and skips any siren or whistle
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-707(B), as quoted on the official New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division chapter 18 page, says no person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred feet, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle. Testers invent leftover New Mexico silent-bike courtesy. Bell leftover from the no-cling extra.
83. What braking does New Mexico require on a bicycle?
- A A New Mexico bicycle carries a brake that can skid the brake wheels on dry, level, clean pavement
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-707(C), as quoted on the official New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division chapter 18 page, says every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. Testers invent leftover New Mexico coaster-only courtesy. Skid-brake leftover from the bell extra.
84. What label must a New Mexico electric-assisted bicycle carry?
- A A New Mexico electric-assisted bicycle carries a permanent Arial nine-point label with the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-708(A) says every manufacturer or distributor of new electric-assisted bicycles intended for sale or distribution in New Mexico shall permanently affix, in a prominent location, a label printed in Arial font in at least nine-point type showing the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage. Testers invent leftover New Mexico blank-frame courtesy. Nine-point leftover from the skid-brake extra.
85. What must happen if a New Mexico rider changes motor speed or engagement on an electric-assisted bicycle?
- A A New Mexico rider who knowingly changes speed capability or motor engagement must replace the classification label
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-708(B) says a person shall not knowingly modify an electric-assisted bicycle so as to change the speed capability or motor engagement without also appropriately replacing, or causing to be replaced, the label indicating the classification required by subsection A. Testers invent leftover New Mexico keep-the-old-sticker courtesy. Tamper-label leftover from the nine-point extra.
86. What federal 16 CFR 1512 standard must a New Mexico electric-assisted bicycle meet?
- A A New Mexico electric-assisted bicycle must comply with the CPSC equipment and manufacturing requirements codified at 16 CFR 1512 or its successor
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-708(C) says an electric-assisted bicycle shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States consumer product safety commission and codified at 16 CFR 1512 or its successor regulation. Testers invent leftover New Mexico home-built-skip courtesy. CPSC leftover from the tamper-label extra.
87. When must a New Mexico electric-assisted-bicycle motor disengage?
- A A New Mexico Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle motor ceases when the brakes are applied; Class 1 and Class 3 motors use a no-bypass circuit that ceases when the rider stops pedaling
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-708(D) says a class 2 electric-assisted bicycle shall operate so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied. Class 1 and class 3 electric-assisted bicycles shall be equipped with a mechanism or circuit that cannot be bypassed and that causes the electric motor to disengage or cease to function when the rider stops pedaling. Testers invent leftover New Mexico keep-spinning courtesy. Motor-disengage leftover from the CPSC extra.
88. What extra instrument must a New Mexico Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle carry?
- A A New Mexico Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle must have a speedometer that displays miles per hour
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-708(E) says a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a speedometer that displays, in miles per hour, the speed that the electric-assisted bicycle is traveling. Testers invent leftover New Mexico guess-the-speed courtesy. Speedometer leftover from the motor-disengage extra.
89. Where may a New Mexico Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle use a bicycle or pedestrian path?
- A A New Mexico Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle may use a bicycle or pedestrian path where bicycles may travel, unless a political subdivision bans that class
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-709(A) says a person may ride a class 1 electric-assisted bicycle on a bicycle or pedestrian path where bicycles are authorized to travel, provided that a political subdivision of the state may prohibit the operation of a class 1 electric-assisted bicycle on a bicycle or pedestrian path within its jurisdiction. Testers invent leftover New Mexico class-1 path-ban-everywhere courtesy. Class 1 path leftover from the speedometer extra.
90. When may a New Mexico Class 2 or Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle use a bicycle or pedestrian path?
- A A New Mexico Class 2 or Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle uses that path only when the path is part of a street or highway or a political subdivision permits that class
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-709(B) says a person shall not ride a class 2 or class 3 electric-assisted bicycle on a bicycle or pedestrian path unless the path is within or adjacent to a highway or street, or a political subdivision of the state permits the operation of a class 2 or class 3 electric-assisted bicycle on a path under its jurisdiction. Testers invent leftover New Mexico class-2 or class-3 path-anywhere courtesy. Class 2/3 path leftover from the class 1 path extra.
91. Who may operate a New Mexico Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle?
- A A person under 16 may ride as a passenger on a New Mexico Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle designed for passengers but may not operate it
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. NMSA 1978 section 66-3-709(C) says a person under sixteen years of age shall not operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle upon any street, highway, or bicycle or pedestrian path, except that a person under sixteen may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers. Testers invent leftover New Mexico fifteen-year-old Class 3 operator courtesy. Class 3 age leftover from the class 2/3 path extra.
92. What rights does a New Mexico bicyclist have on a roadway?
- A A New Mexico roadway bicyclist has the same rights and duties as a vehicle driver except bicycle equipment, maintenance, and operation under 66-3-701 through 66-3-707, or intersection operation under 66-7-345
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico Senate Bill 73 (2025) amending 66-3-702 on nmlegis.gov, in force July 1, 2025, as confirmed by NMDOT on dot.nm.gov, says every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle except in regard to equipment, maintenance, and operation under 66-3-701 through 66-3-707, or operation at an intersection under 66-7-345. Testers invent leftover New Mexico car-rules-only courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra.
93. What may a New Mexico bicyclist do after stopping for a red signal?
- A A New Mexico bicyclist who has stopped for a red signal may proceed without waiting for green if no approaching pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle has the right of way, unless a police officer directs otherwise
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico Senate Bill 73 (2025) amending 66-7-345(E)(1) on nmlegis.gov, in force July 1, 2025, as confirmed by NMDOT on dot.nm.gov, says except when directed to proceed by a police officer, a bicyclist approaching a stop intersection indicated by a red traffic control signal shall stop, and after stopping, if there is no approaching pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle traffic with the right of way, may proceed through the intersection without waiting for the signal to turn green. Testers invent leftover New Mexico wait-for-green-anyway courtesy. Red-then-go leftover from the prior extra.
94. When may a New Mexico bicyclist roll a stop or yield sign?
- A A New Mexico bicyclist may proceed through a stop or yield intersection without stopping if no approaching pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle has the right of way; if safety requires a stop, the rider stops at the crosswalk, stop line, or nearest view point
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico Senate Bill 73 (2025) amending 66-7-345(E)(2) on nmlegis.gov, in force July 1, 2025, as confirmed by NMDOT on dot.nm.gov, says a bicyclist approaching a stop or yield sign may proceed without stopping if there is no approaching pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle traffic with the right of way, and if required for safety to stop shall stop before the near-side crosswalk, a marked stop line, or the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic. Testers invent leftover New Mexico full-stop-always courtesy. Stop-as-yield leftover from the prior extra.
95. How many parking placards may a New Mexico resident with a significant mobility limitation receive?
- A A New Mexico resident with a significant mobility limitation may be issued no more than two parking placards for display upon a motor vehicle that is either registered to or is transporting that person
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD Chapter 8 Parking Placards quoting 66-3-16 on mvd.newmexico.gov says a resident of New Mexico who has a significant mobility limitation may apply for and be issued no more than two parking placards for display upon a motor vehicle that is either registered to or is transporting the person with a significant mobility limitation. Testers invent leftover New Mexico unlimited-hangtags-for-every-family-car courtesy. Two-placard leftover from the prior extra.
96. What walking distance can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A A New Mexico person who cannot walk one hundred feet without stopping to rest meets one listed significant mobility limitation
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD Chapter 8 Parking Placards quoting 66-3-16(J) on mvd.newmexico.gov says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who cannot walk one hundred feet without stopping to rest. Testers invent leftover New Mexico any-short-walk-is-enough courtesy. Walk-100 leftover from the prior extra.
97. What walking aid can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A A New Mexico person who cannot walk without a brace, cane, or crutch, or without assistance from another person, a prosthetic device, a wheelchair, or another assistive device meets one listed significant mobility limitation
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD Chapter 8 Parking Placards quoting 66-3-16(J) on mvd.newmexico.gov says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who cannot walk without the use of a brace, cane or crutch or without assistance from another person, a prosthetic device, a wheelchair or other assistive device. Testers invent leftover New Mexico only-a-wheelchair-counts courtesy. Brace-cane leftover from the prior extra.
98. What lung measure can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A A New Mexico person restricted by lung disease so that forced respiratory volume exhaling for one second is less than one liter, or arterial oxygen tension is less than sixty millimeters on room air at rest, meets one listed significant mobility limitation
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD Chapter 8 Parking Placards quoting 66-3-16(J) on mvd.newmexico.gov says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one restricted by lung disease to such an extent that the person's forced respiratory volume, when exhaling for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter or the arterial oxygen tension is less than sixty millimeters on room air at rest. Testers invent leftover New Mexico any-cough-is-enough courtesy. Lung-one-liter leftover from the prior extra.
99. What oxygen use can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A A New Mexico person who uses portable oxygen meets one listed significant mobility limitation
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official New Mexico MVD Chapter 8 Parking Placards quoting 66-3-16(J) on mvd.newmexico.gov says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who uses portable oxygen. Testers invent leftover New Mexico home-tank-only-counts courtesy. Portable-oxygen leftover from the prior extra.
100. What stair limit can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A is so severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurologic or orthopedic condition that the person cannot ascend or descend more than ten stair steps
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who is so severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurologic or orthopedic condition that the person cannot ascend or descend more than ten stair steps. Testers invent leftover New Mexico any-slow-stair-is-enough courtesy.
101. What walking-distance limit can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A cannot walk one hundred feet without stopping to rest
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who cannot walk one hundred feet without stopping to rest. The leftover amputee-six Chapter 8 sentence 404s; this nearby official body text does not.
102. How long does a permanent New Mexico parking placard last before it expires?
- A A parking placard issued pursuant to this section, except for a temporary parking placard issued pursuant to Subsection K or L of this section, shall expire four years from the date it was issued.
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a parking placard issued pursuant to this section, except for a temporary parking placard issued pursuant to Subsection K or L of this section, shall expire four years from the date it was issued. Testers invent leftover New Mexico permanent-means-lifetime courtesy.
103. How long may a temporary New Mexico parking placard last?
- A a person may be issued a temporary placard for no more than one year
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a person may be issued a temporary placard for no more than one year. Testers invent leftover six-week-only courtesy.
104. Where must a New Mexico parking placard show the holder photograph?
- A a full-face photograph of the holder on the inside of the placard covered by a flap
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says required characteristics include a full-face photograph of the holder on the inside of the placard covered by a flap. Testers invent leftover New Mexico print-the-face-on-the-outside courtesy.
105. What anti-copy feature must a New Mexico parking placard include?
- A a hologram to make duplication difficult
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says required characteristics include a hologram to make duplication difficult. Testers invent leftover New Mexico a-plain-paper-card-is-enough courtesy.
106. How long must New Mexico honor a parking placard from another state or foreign jurisdiction?
- A Registration plates or parking placards issued to a person with a significant mobility limitation by another state or foreign jurisdiction shall be honored until the motor vehicle or motorcycle is registered or the parking placard holder establishes residency in this state.
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says registration plates or parking placards issued to a person with a significant mobility limitation by another state or foreign jurisdiction shall be honored until the motor vehicle or motorcycle is registered or the parking placard holder establishes residency in this state. Testers invent leftover New Mexico out-of-state-tags-are-void-at-the-border courtesy.
107. What cardiac condition can qualify a New Mexico person for a significant mobility limitation placard?
- A has a severe cardiac condition
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a person with a significant mobility limitation includes one who has a severe cardiac condition. Testers invent leftover New Mexico any-heart-murmur-auto-qualifies courtesy.
108. How long does a New Mexico pregnancy temporary parking placard last?
- A a pregnant woman may be issued a temporary parking placard that shall expire no more than ninety days from the date it was issued
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a pregnant woman may be issued a temporary parking placard that shall expire no more than ninety days from the date it was issued. The leftover “no driver license required” MVD Chapter 8 sentence 404s; this nearby official body text does not.
109. Who may apply for New Mexico parking placards under 66-3-16?
- A a resident of the state who has a significant mobility limitation, as provided in this section, may apply for and be issued no more than two parking placards
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says a resident of the state who has a significant mobility limitation, as provided in this section, may apply for and be issued no more than two parking placards. The leftover Certificate-of-Eligibility Chapter 8 sentence 404s; this nearby official residency rule does not.
110. What access symbol must a New Mexico parking placard show?
- A a picture of the international symbol of access
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says required characteristics include a picture of the international symbol of access. Testers invent leftover New Mexico any-wheelchair-sticker-is-enough courtesy.
111. How must a New Mexico parking placard show its expiration date?
- A an imprinted expiration date
- B Only if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on an interstate
- D If the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official enrolled New Mexico SB0112 (2024) amending 66-3-16 says required characteristics include an imprinted expiration date. Testers invent leftover New Mexico write-the-date-in-pencil-on-the-back courtesy. Learn that official wording, then answer the knowledge test from those words.
112. When may a New Mexico driver back a vehicle in a travel lane?
- A A New Mexico driver may not back a vehicle in any travel lane except to parallel park, and if the driver misses a turn or exit the driver shall go on to a safe place to turn around
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says never back a vehicle in any travel lane except to parallel park, because other drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing toward them, and if you miss your turn or exit do not back up but go on to where you can safely turn around. Testers invent leftover New Mexico reverse-down-the-lane-if-you-missed-the-exit courtesy. No-back-travel-lane leftover from the prior extra.
113. Who must a New Mexico driver yield to when turning left at an intersection?
- A A New Mexico driver turning left shall yield to oncoming vehicles going straight-ahead
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right-of-Way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight-ahead. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-across-if-you-got-there-first courtesy. Left-yield-oncoming leftover from the prior extra.
114. Who goes first when a New Mexico driver enters a traffic circle or rotary?
- A A New Mexico driver entering a traffic circle or rotary shall yield to drivers already in the circle
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right-of-Way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle. Testers invent leftover New Mexico charge-in-if-your-lane-is-empty courtesy. Rotary-yield leftover from the prior extra.
115. Who goes first at a New Mexico intersection with no stop sign, yield sign, or signal?
- A A New Mexico driver at an intersection with no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal shall yield to vehicles coming from the right
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right-of-Way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right. Testers invent leftover New Mexico whoever-is-going-faster-keeps-rolling courtesy. Uncontrolled-yield-right leftover from the prior extra.
116. In what order should New Mexico drivers go at a four-way stop?
- A A New Mexico driver at a 4-way stop shall go first if that driver reached the intersection first after a complete stop, and if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time the vehicle on the right goes first
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right-of-Way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says at a 4-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first after coming to a complete stop, and if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first. Testers invent leftover New Mexico the-biggest-pickup-goes-first courtesy. Four-way-first leftover from the prior extra.
117. When may a New Mexico driver enter an intersection that is still packed with traffic?
- A A New Mexico driver may not enter an intersection unless the driver can get through it without having to stop
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right-of-Way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop, and you should wait until traffic ahead clears so that you are not blocking the intersection. Testers invent leftover New Mexico creep-in-on-green-even-if-the-box-is-full courtesy. No-block-box leftover from the prior extra.
118. When may a New Mexico driver stop in a travel lane?
- A A New Mexico driver shall not stop in travel lanes for confusion, a breakdown, or letting out a passenger, and shall keep moving until the driver can safely pull off the road
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual General driving section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says do not stop in travel lanes for any reason (confusion, breakdown, letting out a passenger). Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. That no-stop rule is separate from the already-shipped no-back-travel-lane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico stop-in-the-lane-to-let-someone-out courtesy. No-stop-travel-lane leftover from the prior extra.
119. Which lane should a New Mexico driver use on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stay in the right lane except to pass
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual General driving section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane except to pass. Testers invent leftover New Mexico camp-in-the-left-lane-anytime courtesy. Stay-right-except-pass leftover from the prior extra.
120. When may a New Mexico driver drive on the shoulder?
- A A New Mexico driver shall never drive on the shoulder of the road unless told to do so by officials
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual General driving section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says unless told to do so by officials, never drive on the shoulder of the road. That shoulder ban is separate from the already-shipped no-back-travel-lane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico use-the-shoulder-to-pass-slow-cars courtesy. Never-drive-shoulder leftover from the prior extra.
121. How should a New Mexico driver choose lanes when no sign or marking controls a turn?
- A A New Mexico driver should turn from the lane closest to the direction the driver wants to go and turn into the lane closest to the one the driver came from
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Turning section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from, so you cross the fewest lanes of traffic. Testers invent leftover New Mexico swing-across-every-lane-and-pick-later courtesy. Closest-lane-turn leftover from the prior extra.
122. When may a New Mexico driver pass on the shoulder?
- A A New Mexico driver shall never pass on the shoulder, whether the shoulder is paved or not
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Passing section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking. That pass ban is separate from the already-shipped never-drive-shoulder extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico use-the-paved-shoulder-as-a-pass-lane courtesy. Never-pass-shoulder leftover from the prior extra.
123. How should a New Mexico driver start a right turn?
- A A New Mexico driver shall avoid swinging wide to the left before a right turn
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Right turns section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says on right turns, avoid swinging wide to the left before turning to make the turn. If you swing wide, the driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or going to turn left. Testers invent leftover New Mexico swing-left-then-cut-right courtesy. No-swing-wide-right leftover from the prior extra.
124. When must a New Mexico driver yield to a pedestrian?
- A A New Mexico driver shall always yield to a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual right-of-way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says you must always yield to a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls. That always-yield rule is separate from the already-shipped White Cane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico hit-the-jaywalker-if-the-light-is-yours courtesy. Always-yield-pedestrian leftover from the prior extra.
125. Who yields when a New Mexico driver overtakes a vehicle going the same way?
- A A New Mexico driver overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction shall yield to that vehicle, even if that vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual right-of-way section on realfile.tax.newmexico.gov says drivers overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop. Testers invent leftover New Mexico blast-past-a-slowing-car courtesy. Overtaking-yield leftover from the prior extra.
126. When may a New Mexico driver start across a railroad crossing if the far side is full?
- A A New Mexico driver shall wait until there is room for the vehicle on the far side and shall skip starting across if that would force a stop on the tracks
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual railroad crossing section on mvd.newmexico.gov says never start to cross if there is not enough room for your vehicle on the far side and if you will have to stop on the tracks. Wait until there is room for your vehicle on the far side. That far-side rule is separate from the already-shipped school-bus 15-foot railroad stop. Testers invent leftover New Mexico nose-onto-the-rails-to-hold-your-spot courtesy. Rail-room-far-side leftover from the prior extra.
127. Why should a New Mexico driver skip shifting gears on railroad tracks?
- A A New Mexico driver shall skip shifting gears while crossing railroad tracks in case the vehicle stalls
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual railroad crossing section on mvd.newmexico.gov says it is wise not to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks, just in case you might stall. That no-shift tip is separate from the already-shipped school-bus 15-foot railroad stop. Testers invent leftover New Mexico downshift-on-the-rails-for-a-faster-getaway courtesy. Rail-no-shift-gears leftover from the prior extra.
128. What does a New Mexico railroad crossbuck mean?
- A A New Mexico railroad crossbuck has the same meaning as a yield sign, and a driver shall yield to crossing trains
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual railroad crossing section on mvd.newmexico.gov says a white, X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" on it is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a Yield sign. You must yield to crossing trains. Testers invent leftover New Mexico the-x-is-only-a-decoration courtesy. Rail-crossbuck-yield leftover from the prior extra.
129. How should a New Mexico driver treat a person with a sign or flag in a work area?
- A A New Mexico driver shall obey a person with a sign or flag who is controlling traffic in a work area
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual work-area signs section on mvd.newmexico.gov says in work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag. You must obey these people. Testers invent leftover New Mexico the-paddle-is-only-a-suggestion courtesy. Workzone-obey-flagger leftover from the prior extra.
130. What must a New Mexico driver do at a yield sign?
- A A New Mexico driver shall slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection being crossed or the roadway being entered
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual yield-sign page on mvd.newmexico.gov says a yield sign is a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. It means you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing or roadway you are entering. That triangle duty is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled yield-to-the-right extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-the-triangle-as-a-caution-only courtesy. Yield-sign-slow-yield leftover from the prior extra.
131. What must a New Mexico driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction?
- A A New Mexico driver shall yield and pull over to the right edge, or as near to the right as possible, when an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or red or blue flashing light approaches from any direction, and shall follow loudspeaker instructions
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual right-of-way list on mvd.newmexico.gov says you must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance or other emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light. Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction. Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicle's loudspeaker. That any-direction pull-over is separate from the already-shipped clear-the-intersection-first question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico keep-pace-beside-the-siren courtesy. Emergency-pull-right-any-direction leftover from the prior extra.
132. What does a New Mexico Do Not Enter sign mean?
- A A New Mexico Do Not Enter sign means the driver cannot enter that opening, such as an exit ramp that would put the vehicle in the wrong direction
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual Do Not Enter sign page on mvd.newmexico.gov says a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at roadway openings that you should not enter such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and at numerous locations on one-way streets. That wrong-way ban is separate from the already-shipped yield-sign triangle extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico use-the-exit-ramp-as-a-shortcut courtesy. Do-not-enter leftover from the prior extra.
133. What does a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a New Mexico vehicle mean?
- A A New Mexico reflective orange triangle means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph, such as construction equipment, a farm vehicle, or a horse-drawn wagon
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual slow-moving-vehicle page on mvd.newmexico.gov says a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling less than 25 mph. You may see this decal on construction equipment, in rural areas on farm vehicles or horse drawn wagons or carriages. That SMV triangle is separate from the already-shipped treat-a-bicycle-as-a-legal slow-moving vehicle question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico pass-the-triangle-at-highway-speed courtesy. Smv-orange-triangle-25 leftover from the prior extra.
134. When may a New Mexico driver turn right on a steady red light?
- A A New Mexico driver may turn right after a full stop if it is safe and no sign prohibits the turn, and shall watch for pedestrians
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says if you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a full stop, if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light. Be careful of pedestrians crossing in front of your vehicle. That stop-then-yield turn is separate from the already-shipped left-on-red extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico roll-the-red-if-the-curb-looks-empty courtesy. Right-on-red-stop-yield leftover from the prior extra.
135. What must a New Mexico driver do when a light turns green after the vehicle was stopped?
- A A New Mexico driver shall allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before going ahead
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says if you are stopped and then the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead. That clear-the-box duty is separate from the already-shipped do-not-enter-unless-you-can-get-through extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico launch-on-green-while-cross-traffic-is-still-clearing courtesy. Green-wait-crossing-traffic-to-clear leftover from the prior extra.
136. What must a New Mexico driver do at a stop sign?
- A A New Mexico driver shall come to a full stop at the stop sign or stop line if one is present, wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared, and pull forward only when it is safe
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says you must come to a full stop at a stop sign or stop line, if one is present. Wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared and pull forward only when it is safe to do so. That octagon stop is separate from the already-shipped yield-sign extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-complete-stop-yield-crossing leftover from the prior extra.
137. Who must a New Mexico driver yield to when crossing a sidewalk to enter or leave a driveway, alley, or parking lot?
- A A New Mexico driver shall yield to pedestrians when crossing a sidewalk to enter or leave a driveway, alley, or parking lot
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says drivers crossing a sidewalk entering or exiting a driveway, alley or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it. That sidewalk yield is separate from the already-shipped driveway-yield-to-vehicles-already-on-the-road extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-the-sidewalk-if-the-walker-looks-far courtesy. Driveway-alley-yield-sidewalk-peds leftover from the prior extra.
138. What must a New Mexico driver do at a steady yellow traffic light?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stop if it is safe to do so; if already in the intersection when yellow comes on, that driver shall continue through
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a steady YELLOW traffic light means the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through the intersection. That steady yellow is separate from the already-shipped flashing-yellow caution regular question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-stop-if-safe-else-clear leftover from the prior extra.
139. What does a New Mexico green arrow mean?
- A A New Mexico driver may safely turn in the direction of the arrow; there should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a GREEN arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green. That protected arrow is separate from the already-shipped green-wait-crossing-traffic-to-clear extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-protected-turn-if-way-clear leftover from the prior extra.
140. What must a New Mexico driver do at a yellow arrow?
- A A New Mexico driver turning in that direction shall prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a YELLOW arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending. If you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning. That ending-protection arrow is separate from the already-shipped flashing-yellow caution regular question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-the-arrow-after-it-goes-yellow courtesy. Yellow-arrow-protection-ending-yield-oncoming leftover from the prior extra.
141. Who must a New Mexico driver yield to when turning left on a steady green light?
- A A New Mexico driver may turn left only when safe and shall yield to oncoming traffic, watch for signs that prohibit left turns, and watch for pedestrians crossing in front
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says if you are turning left, a steady green traffic light means you may turn but only when safe to do so. Oncoming traffic has the right-of-way. Be alert for signs that prohibit left turns. When turning right or left, watch for pedestrians crossing in front of your vehicle. That unprotected left is separate from the already-shipped green-wait-crossing-traffic-to-clear extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-across-on-green-without-looking courtesy. Unprotected-left-on-green-yield-oncoming-and-watch-peds leftover from the prior extra.
142. What may a New Mexico driver do at a steady green circular light?
- A A New Mexico driver may go through the intersection and shall yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a steady GREEN traffic light means you can go through the intersection. You must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law. That go-through green is separate from the already-shipped green-wait-crossing-traffic-to-clear extra and the already-shipped left-on-green extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico blast-the-green-without-yielding-to-sirens courtesy. Circular-green-go-through-yield-emergency-and-others leftover from the prior extra.
143. What must a New Mexico driver do at a steady red circular light?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stop and wait until the light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before moving ahead
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a steady RED traffic light means stop. You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may move ahead. That wait-for-green red is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-wait-until-green-and-no-crossing leftover from the prior extra.
144. What does a small bright blink in the middle of a New Mexico red light mean?
- A A New Mexico driver shall treat that blink as an alert that the light is red and that the driver must stop
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says in some locations, there may be a small, very bright blinking light in the middle of the red light. This device is to alert you of the red light and that you must stop. That red-center blink is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red stop-sign regular question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-the-center-blink-as-optional-decoration courtesy. Red-center-blink-alert-you-must-stop leftover from the prior extra.
145. What is a New Mexico shared center lane reserved for?
- A A New Mexico driver may use that center lane for a left turn or a permitted U-turn; traffic from both directions may use it
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says these center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted) but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. Left-turn arrows for one direction alternate with left-turn arrows from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow line. That shared-center leftover. duty is separate from the already-shipped HOV regular question and the already-shipped sharrow regular question. Testers invent leftover New Mexico use-the-center-lane-as-a-through-lane courtesy. Shared-center-lane-left-or-permitted-uturn-both-directions leftover from the prior extra.
146. What do work-area signs warn a New Mexico driver about?
- A A New Mexico work-area sign is generally diamond or rectangular, orange with black letters or symbols, and warns of people working near the road, plus detours, slow-moving equipment, or a suddenly changing surface
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says work area signs are generally diamond or rectangular shaped, orange with black letters or symbols and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. That warning-list cue is separate from the already-shipped obey-the-flagger extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Orange-work-area-signs-warn-detours-equipment-or-surfaces leftover from the prior extra.
147. When may a New Mexico driver cross a dashed white lane line?
- A A New Mexico driver may cross a dashed white line to change lanes if it is safe to do so
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says multiple lanes of travel in the same direction are separated by white lane markings. A dashed white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so. That same-direction cue is separate from the already-shipped shared-center extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-a-dashed-white-as-a-hard-no-pass courtesy. Dashed-white-change-lanes-if-safe leftover from the prior extra.
148. When should a New Mexico driver stay inside a lane beside a solid white line?
- A A New Mexico driver should stay in that lane unless a special situation requires a lane change
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. That stay-unless-needed cue is separate from the already-shipped dashed-white extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-over-the-solid-white-whenever-the-gap-looks-wide courtesy. Solid-white-stay-unless-special-situation leftover from the prior extra.
149. When may a New Mexico driver cross two solid yellow lines?
- A A New Mexico driver may cross those two solid yellow lines only to turn into a driveway if it is safe
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic means neither side can pass. You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if it is safe to do so. That driveway exception is separate from the already-shipped shared-center extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico pass-over-the-double-yellow-if-the-lane-looks-empty courtesy. Two-solid-yellow-no-pass-except-driveway leftover from the prior extra.
150. When may a New Mexico driver cross a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes?
- A A New Mexico driver may cross that dashed yellow line to pass if it is safe
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow. A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so. That opposing-lane pass cue is separate from the already-shipped dashed-white same-direction extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico pass-over-any-yellow-if-the-lane-looks-empty courtesy. Dashed-yellow-between-opposing-may-pass-if-safe leftover from the prior extra.
151. When may a New Mexico driver pass where a solid and a dashed yellow line sit between opposing lanes?
- A A New Mexico driver may pass if the dashed line is on the driver's side and it is safe
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side. If the dashed line is on your side, you may pass if it is safe to do so. That side-of-the-dashed cue is separate from the already-shipped two-solid-yellow driveway extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico pass-over-the-solid-if-the-oncoming-lane-looks-empty courtesy. Yellow-dashed-on-your-side-may-pass-if-safe leftover from the prior extra.
152. How should a New Mexico driver use an entrance ramp before merging?
- A A New Mexico driver shall use the ramp to reach the speed of other vehicles before pulling onto the road
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says when you merge with traffic, try to enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. High-speed roadways generally have ramps to give you time to build-up your speed. Use the ramp to reach the speed of other vehicles before you pull onto the road. That match-speed duty is separate from the already-shipped bicycle-merge extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico stop-at-the-gore-and-wait-for-a-huge-gap courtesy. Merge-use-ramp-to-match-traffic-speed leftover from the prior extra.
153. What should a New Mexico driver skip doing at the end of an entrance ramp?
- A A New Mexico driver shall skip driving to the end of the ramp and stopping
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop or you will not have enough room to get up to the speed of traffic. Also, drivers behind you will not expect you to stop. If you have to wait for space to enter a roadway, slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed-up before you have to merge. That no-stop-at-the-gore duty is separate from the already-shipped match-speed extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico park-at-the-gore-until-the-freeway-is-empty courtesy. Skip-stopping-at-end-of-merge-ramp leftover from the prior extra.
154. How should a New Mexico driver treat an intersection without painted crosswalks?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stay alert for pedestrians because not all crosswalks are marked
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says not all crosswalks are marked. Be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections. That unmarked-walk cue is separate from the already-shipped always-yield extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico scan-only-the-painted-bars courtesy. Not-all-crosswalks-are-marked-be-alert-at-intersections leftover from the prior extra.
155. What do crosswalks mark for a New Mexico driver?
- A A New Mexico crosswalk defines the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says crosswalks define the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. That walk-area cue is separate from the already-shipped parking-on-a-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-the-bars-as-optional-paint courtesy. Crosswalks-define-the-area-where-pedestrians-may-cross leftover from the prior extra.
156. Who must a New Mexico driver yield to at a crosswalk?
- A A New Mexico driver shall yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says you must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk. That enter-walk duty is separate from the already-shipped always-yield-even-if-the-walker-is-off-cue extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico hold-the-gap-if-the-walker-is-still-on-the-curb courtesy. Yield-to-pedestrians-in-or-about-to-enter-a-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
157. Where must a New Mexico driver stop when a sign or signal requires a stop?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stop before the vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says when required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk. That stop-location duty is separate from the already-shipped stop-sign-stop-line extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico roll-to-the-middle-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-before-the-stop-line-or-crosswalk-when-required leftover from the prior extra.
158. How much lane space do cars and motorcycles need for a New Mexico driver?
- A A New Mexico driver shall give each vehicle a full lane because lane sharing is usually prohibited
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. Lane sharing is usually prohibited. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped five-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico squeeze-beside-the-bike-in-bumper-traffic courtesy. Cars-and-motorcycles-need-a-full-lane-lane-sharing-is-usually-prohibited leftover from the prior extra.
159. How should a New Mexico driver sit next to parked cars?
- A A New Mexico driver shall keep extra space between the vehicle and parked cars
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says keep extra space between your vehicle and parked cars. That door-gap cue is separate from the already-shipped three-second following extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico hug-the-parked-line-if-the-lane-looks-wide courtesy. Keep-extra-space-between-your-vehicle-and-parked-cars leftover from the prior extra.
160. Who must a New Mexico driver give extra space to beside the vehicle?
- A A New Mexico driver shall give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children. That child-gap cue is separate from the already-shipped five-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-close-if-the-child-stays-on-the-curb courtesy. Give-extra-space-to-pedestrians-or-bicycles-especially-children leftover from the prior extra.
161. How large a gap does a New Mexico driver need to merge or change lanes?
- A A New Mexico driver shall use a four-second gap when changing lanes, entering a roadway, or when lanes merge
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says you need a four-second gap whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway or when your lane merges with another travel lane. If you move into the middle of a four second gap, both you and the vehicle that is now behind you have a two-second following distance. That merge-gap cue is separate from the already-shipped three-second following extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-into-a-one-second-hole courtesy. Need-a-four-second-gap-to-change-lanes-enter-a-roadway-or-merge leftover from the prior extra.
162. Why must a New Mexico driver scan extra hard for motorcycles and bicycles?
- A A New Mexico driver shall expect motorcycles bicycles and pedestrians are harder to see than cars and trucks
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says remember that there are other road users such as motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians that are harder to see than cars and trucks. That hard-to-see cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico scan-only-for-cars-and-trucks courtesy. Motorcycles-bicycles-and-pedestrians-are-harder-to-see-than-cars-and-trucks leftover from the prior extra.
163. How much following room should a New Mexico driver leave behind a motorcycle?
- A A New Mexico driver shall use a four-second following distance when following motorcycles
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says you may need a four second following distance to be safe when following motorcycles. That four-second cue is separate from the already-shipped four-second lane-change gap extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico draft-the-bike-at-two-seconds courtesy. Use-a-four-second-following-distance-when-following-motorcycles leftover from the prior extra.
164. Why do so many motorcycle crashes happen for a New Mexico driver?
- A A New Mexico driver shall expect over half of motorcycle-car collisions happen after a driver enters a rider's right-of-way
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says over half of motorcycle/car collisions are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. That right-of-way cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-across-if-the-headlight-looks-small courtesy. Over-half-of-motorcycle-car-collisions-are-caused-by-drivers-entering-a-riders-right-of-way leftover from the prior extra.
165. Which two moves should a New Mexico driver treat as the top motorcycle crash risks?
- A A New Mexico driver shall treat an oncoming left turn and a side-street pull-out as the two biggest dangers
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says oncoming cars that turn left in front of you, and cars on side streets that pull into your lane are the two biggest dangers. That two-danger cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-left-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Oncoming-left-turns-and-side-street-pull-outs-are-the-two-biggest-dangers leftover from the prior extra.
166. Where is conflict most likely between a New Mexico motorcycle and other traffic?
- A A New Mexico driver shall expect the greatest potential for conflict at intersections, including a driveway on a residential street
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says the greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is at intersections. An intersection can be in the middle of an urban area or at a driveway on a residential street - anywhere traffic may cross your path of travel. That intersection-cue is separate from the already-shipped over-half-right-of-way extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-the-open-corner-as-empty courtesy. Intersections-are-the-greatest-potential-for-car-motorcycle-conflict leftover from the prior extra.
167. May a New Mexico driver treat eye contact as proof that a motorcycle was seen?
- A A New Mexico driver shall skip counting on eye contact, because a driver may look right at a rider and still miss
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says there are no guarantees that others see you. Never count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield. Too often, a driver looks right at a motorcyclist and still fails to see him. If a car can enter your path, assume that it will. That see-cue is separate from the already-shipped two-biggest-dangers extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico wave-and-assume-the-rider-was-seen courtesy. Never-count-on-eye-contact-a-driver-may-look-and-still-miss leftover from the prior extra.
168. What should a New Mexico driver expect after a motorcycle enters an intersection?
- A A New Mexico driver shall expect the rider may move away from an oncoming car that is preparing to turn, without that move meaning the bike will turn
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says after entering the intersection, move away from oncoming vehicles preparing to turn. Do not change speed or position radically. The driver might think you are preparing to turn. That move-cue is separate from the already-shipped over-half-right-of-way extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-across-if-the-bike-slides-over courtesy. A-rider-may-move-away-from-a-turning-car-after-entering-an-intersection leftover from the prior extra.
169. How should a New Mexico driver treat a bicycle in traffic?
- A A New Mexico driver shall treat bicyclists as drivers of vehicles who travel with traffic and turn the same way cars do
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. Bicyclists sharing the road with motorists are required to travel in the same direction as traffic, making left and right turns in the same way cars do. That driver-cue is separate from the already-shipped five-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico treat-the-bike-as-a-guest-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Treat-bicyclists-as-drivers-of-vehicles leftover from the prior extra.
170. How should a New Mexico driver turn right after passing a bicycle on the right?
- A A New Mexico driver shall slow down and merge behind the bicyclist before turning
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says do not make a sudden right turn after passing a bicyclist on your right. Instead, slow down and merge behind the bicyclist before turning. That hook-cue is separate from the already-shipped treat-as-drivers extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-the-right-after-passing-on-the-right courtesy. Slow-down-and-merge-behind-a-bicyclist-before-a-right-turn leftover from the prior extra.
171. What sudden move must a New Mexico driver expect from young children on bicycles?
- A A New Mexico driver shall stay watchful for sudden movements and lane changes
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says some bicyclists, especially young children, will behave unexpectedly. Stay watchful for sudden movements and lane changes. That child-cue is separate from the already-shipped extra-space-for-children extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico assume-a-child-will-hold-the-gutter courtesy. Stay-watchful-for-sudden-moves-from-young-children-on-bicycles leftover from the prior extra.
172. How much clearance should a New Mexico driver give when passing a bicycle on a sharrow road?
- A A New Mexico driver shall try to give at least five feet of clearance
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says try to give bicyclists at least five feet of clearance when passing. That gap-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico squeeze-by-if-the-lane-looks-wide courtesy. Give-bicyclists-at-least-five-feet-when-passing leftover from the prior extra.
173. What parked-car gap must a New Mexico bicycle rider keep?
- A A New Mexico rider shall keep a safe distance from the door zone of parked cars
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says keep a safe distance from the door zone of parked cars. That door-cue is separate from the already-shipped treat-as-drivers extra. Testers invent leftover New Mexico hug-the-parked-line courtesy. Keep-a-safe-distance-from-the-door-zone-of-parked-cars leftover from the prior extra.
174. Where must a New Mexico driver look because a walker may enter the path?
- A A New Mexico driver shall look to the sides because vehicles or walkers may cross or enter the path at any time
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says as other vehicles or pedestrians may cross or enter your path anytime, you should look to the sides to make sure no one is coming; this is especially true at intersections and railroad crossings. That side-scan is separate from the already-shipped always-yield leftover. Testers invent leftover New Mexico watch-only-straight-ahead courtesy. Look-to-the-sides-because-a-walker-may-cross-or-enter-at-any-time leftover from the prior extra.
175. What must a New Mexico driver check before starting a right turn?
- A A New Mexico driver shall skip starting the turn without checking for walkers crossing where the vehicle will turn
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says do not begin your turn without checking for pedestrians crossing where you will be turning. That turn-scan is separate from the already-shipped in-or-about-to-enter-crosswalk leftover. Testers invent leftover New Mexico cut-the-corner-if-the-paint-looks-empty courtesy. Skip-starting-a-turn-without-checking-for-walkers-in-the-turning-path leftover from the prior extra.
176. What sudden child move must a New Mexico driver expect near homes?
- A A New Mexico driver shall expect children to cross, run, or ride into the street without looking near schools, playgrounds, and homes
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says schools, playgrounds and residential streets often have children present; always be alert for children crossing the street or running or riding into the street without looking. That dart-cue is separate from the already-shipped young-children-on-bicycles leftover. Testers invent leftover New Mexico hold-pace-if-the-kids-look-busy courtesy. Expect-children-to-cross-run-or-ride-into-the-street-without-looking leftover from the prior extra.
177. What must a New Mexico driver do even if a walker is off-cue?
- A A New Mexico driver shall do everything possible to prevent striking a walker or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances
- B Only if New Mexico flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a New Mexico interstate
- D If the New Mexico hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official New Mexico Driver Manual on mvd.newmexico.gov says do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances. That no-hit duty is separate from the already-shipped always-yield-even-if-the-walker-is-not-obeying leftover. Testers invent leftover New Mexico take-the-gap-if-they-are-off-cue courtesy. Do-everything-possible-to-prevent-striking-a-walker-regardless-of-circumstances leftover from the prior extra.