New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. You are entering a freeway. you should check traffic on the freeway by: Using both the inside and outside mirrors. Using the side mirror and looking over your shoulder. Using the inside mirror.

2. If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should: Obey the traffic signal. Do what the vehicle in front of you does. Obey the traffic officer.

3. Driving at night requires increased caution because: Accidents occur more frequently at night. There is a larger volume of traffic at night. Traffic is faster at night A driver cannot see as well at night.

4. What is the technique called when turning sharp corners? Arm over arm. Arm over hand. Arm under arm Hand under hand. Hand over hand.

5. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway: As long as you turn on your 4-way (emergency) flashers. If you need to look at a map for directions. If no part of your vehicle is on the road Only if you have an emergency.

6. A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that The vehicle must travel slower than 55 mph. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph The vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph.

7. If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must Apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go. Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go. Apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.

8. ____ are yellow and diamond-shaped with black lettering or symbols. Destination signs. Warning signs. Regulatory signs. Service signs.

9. You have to yield to a pedestrian: Only when the pedestrian is in the crosswalk. Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls. Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

10. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. True. False.

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

12. Flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones To determine the amount of alcohol in a driver's blood. To slow vehicles to a lower speed limit posted ahead. To stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas To report accidents to the police department and insurance companies.

13. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror. Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper

14. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following? A slow sign. A stop sign. A yield sign. An intersection sign.

15. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. Both of the above.

16. When you want to pass a large truck in the center of 3 lanes, it is best to pass: Quickly on the left and move ahead of it. Very slowly on the left and move ahead of it. Very quickly on the right and move ahead of it. Very slowly on the right and stay in your lane.

17. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

18. If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should Make a quick u-turn. Pull your vehicle forward. Pull your vehicle to the right Pull your vehicle to the left.

19. When approaching pedestrians who are walking on or crossing the roadway, you must Accelerate and move quickly. Blow your horn, slow down, and stop. Use your emergency lights Slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

20. When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must Change lanes and pass the vehicle quickly. Alert the stopped vehicle to take a detour. Not pass the stopped vehicle Reduce your speed and pass the vehicle slowly.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Mexico, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD). There are three different levels of licenses depending on your age: Class M 13+, Class M 15+, and a Class M 18+ license. A motorcycle license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. A Class M 13+ license is only valid for motorcycles that are under 100cc.

To receive a Class M 13+ or Class M 15+ license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course, submit an application, the required documentation, and pay the fees. The tests are waived if you successfully complete the required coursework. To receive a Class M 18+ license, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle written and road tests. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the required tests will be waived.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The written motorcycle test contains 25 questions on safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week to retest.