2025 New Mexico Permit Test 21
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 approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, drivers may continue driving. If the highway is not separated by a median or divider, drivers on both sides of the street must stop.
18. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
Explanation
If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
19. If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:
Explanation
If you notice that the road ahead is covered by heavy smoke, reduce your speed immediately, drive as far as possible to the right, and stop off the roadway. Only then should you determine if it is safe for you to continue. Remember that certain kinds of smoke can irritate your eyes and lungs or even kill you.
20. Round signs indicate:
Explanation
Round signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing area. Drivers should use extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.
21. When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:
Explanation
When you park on a downward-facing slope, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic.
22. Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
Explanation
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. In the interest of safety, drivers should yield the right-of-way to people crossing any street.
23. What does a lane use control signal displaying a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?
Explanation
Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. When a lane control signal contains a green arrow, drivers may drive normally in the indicated lane.
24. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
Explanation
When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.
25. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
Explanation
