Instructions

2024 New Mexico Permit Test 12

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 18

1. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

Only if you are involved in a collision.

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

Only if you are stopped and cited.

You must have evidence of financial responsibility, such as proof of insurance, with you whenever you drive. You must always show proof of insurance and your license to an officer upon request after a traffic stop or collision.

2. Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

Locations where it is unlawful and unsafe to pass another vehicle include hills, curves, intersections, and railroad crossings.

3. Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Buckle your safety belt.

Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts.

Both of the above.

In New Mexico, it is illegal to drive without wearing a safety belt. Before you drive, always fasten your safety belt and be sure your passengers do likewise. Studies have shown that if you are in an accident while using safety belts, your chances of being hurt or killed are greatly reduced.

4. While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

Look straight ahead in your lane.

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.

An intersection.

A crosswalk.

A railroad crossing.

A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and tells drivers to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.

Trucks entering.

Truck exit only.

Steep downgrade ahead.

This sign warns that a steep downgrade is ahead on the road. Drivers should check their brakes.

7. When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.

Six inches

10 inches

14 inches

18 inches

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be no farther than 18 inches from the curb. Always park in a place that is visible to drivers coming from both directions.

8. You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Grade This Section

See the exact questions that will be on the 2024 New Mexico DMV exam.

99.2% of people who use the cheat sheet pass the FIRST TIME

Click Here
Full Cheat Sheet Unlock Your Exclusive Cheat Sheet!