2024 New Mexico Permit Test 11

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Mexico please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-mexico/car.

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17. When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Explanation
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Drivers must also always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are already in the intersection.

18. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

Explanation
You should always reduce your speed and use extra caution when children are in the vicinity. They may fail to understand the danger and may run out in front of you without looking.

19. When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Explanation
If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. Drivers should then proceed in the order that they arrive to the intersection.

20. To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Explanation
When driving too quickly in wet conditions, your tires may lose all contact with the road surface. Loss of traction will cause the vehicle to ride on top of the water, which is called "hydroplaning." The best way to prevent this from happening is to drive more slowly in rainy or wet conditions than you would when driving during ideal weather conditions.

21. When may you change lanes while turning?

Explanation
When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic. Once you have completed your turn, you may change to another lane.

22. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Explanation
Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.

23. A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Explanation
If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light turns yellow, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

24. If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

Explanation
Be very cautious any time you encounter an animal on the roadway. Pass the animal slowly to avoid startling or frightening it.

25. It is unlawful to drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.

Explanation
You must never attempt to share a lane with a motorcyclist, even if it looks like there is enough room to do so. Motorcyclists need to have a full lane width to be able to maneuver safely.
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