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 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. Excessive speed:
Explanation
Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.
18. To enter a gap in highway traffic:
Explanation
Whenever you want to change lanes or enter traffic, you must be sure that there are no vehicles in your way in the lane you want to enter. Always check for traffic to the side of and behind your vehicle before you change lanes.
19. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Explanation
You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
20. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you are within an intersection, drive through the intersection first and then stop.
21. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?
Explanation
When a protected turn arrow changes from green to yellow, drivers must prepare to yield to oncoming traffic. A yellow arrow indicates that the protected left turn is ending.
22. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
Explanation
Drivers should be alert to the presence of crossing guards when near a school and must always obey their instructions.
23. If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:
Explanation
School buses and tank trucks carrying flammable liquids must always stop before crossing railroad tracks, regardless of the presence of a train. Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings if following one of these vehicles.
24. Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?
Explanation
Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road mean that neither lane of traffic may cross the lines, unless they are turning off of the roadway. A driver can cross double yellow lines when turning into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed over a solid yellow line.
25. This sign means:
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