2024 New Mexico Permit Test 8
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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18. If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
Explanation
The only way to remove the impairing effects of alcohol is to give the body time to remove it from the body. Drinking coffee, physical activity, or taking a cold shower will not speed up this process. It takes about one hour to cancel the effects of one drink.
19. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that has a curb, your wheels should be turned away from the curb. When parking uphill on a street without a curb or when parking downhill, your wheels should be turned toward the curb or edge of the road.
20. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:
Explanation
A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you may use the lane indicated.
21. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Explanation
Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.
22. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Explanation
If your vehicle's turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate when you intend to change direction.
23. This sign is used to prevent:
Explanation
This sign warns that a road has one-way traffic and you must not enter from your current direction.
24. When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle, move back into your original lane only when you can see the passed vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. This ensures that you will have enough room to safely pull back in front of the other vehicle.
25. A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:
Explanation
