2024 New Mexico Permit Test 7
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. At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Explanation
A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.
10. This sign is a:
Explanation
A downward-facing triangular sign is always a yield sign. Drivers must be prepared to slow down or stop when approaching a yield sign.
11. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Explanation
After finding a parking space, checking traffic, and signaling, you should stop parallel to the vehicle directly ahead of your desired parking space before turning your wheel to park.
12. If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
Explanation
When turning onto a street with more than one lane moving in the direction that you are traveling, turn into the lane that is closest to your previous lane. Do not change lanes when turning.
13. This road sign means:
Explanation
A warning sign is usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that the number of lanes ahead is reduced and that traffic will need to merge to the left.
14. Drivers must be careful when passing large vehicles and should avoid driving beside large vehicles for long periods of time.
Explanation
Because large vehicles have large blind spots on both sides, you should avoid driving beside a large vehicle for a long period of time. It is safest for you to either drop back or move forward when you find yourself directly next to a large vehicle.
15. Interstate driving requires drivers to:
Explanation
Safe use of the interstate demands drivers be constantly alert and capable of driving at high speeds.
16. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway is:
Explanation
