2024 New Mexico Permit Test 13
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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9. A leaking exhaust system can:
Explanation
The exhaust system helps remove toxic gases, reduce the noise, and cool the hot gases coming from a running engine. Fumes from a leaky exhaust system can cause death in a very short time. They can also make you drowsy while driving.
10. If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:
Explanation
If your vehicle is hit from the rear while you are in forward motion, your body will be thrown backward. Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint to prevent whiplash. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be ready to apply your brakes to avoid being pushed into another vehicle.
11. The posted speed limit shows:
Explanation
A speed limit sign shows the maximum legal driving speed for the stretch of highway where it is posted. Driving safely may require you to travel more slowly than the posted limit. When conditions are less than ideal, drivers should slow down.
12. When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.
Explanation
Painted curbs indicate parking restrictions. When a curb is painted white, it indicates that only short stops are permitted.
13. What can you do to reduce road rage?
Explanation
To do your part to prevent road rage, you should follow laws, signs, signals, and pavement markings. Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
14. You must yield to children playing in the streets.
Explanation
You are responsible for driving with extreme caution where children are present. Slow down near schools and playgrounds and in residential areas.
15. You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
Explanation
When changing lanes, you should check your vehicle's blind spots by looking over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move. Always check your mirrors and turn on your directional signal before beginning a lane change.
16. A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:
Explanation
