2024 New Mexico Permit Test 9
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. If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:
Explanation
If you must stop on the shoulder of the interstate or highway, turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers and stay inside your vehicle, if you can. The extremely high speed of traffic makes standing or walking along an interstate highway very dangerous.
18. Collisions are more likely to happen when:
Explanation
Collisions are more likely to happen when one driver moves faster or slower than the other vehicles on the road. Driving faster than other traffic increases your chance of being involved in a collision. Driving more slowly than other traffic is also dangerous because it can increase the risk of a rear-end collision with your vehicle or cause other drivers to swerve to avoid hitting you.
19. Reversible lanes are usually marked with:
Explanation
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double dashed yellow lines.
20. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they are approaching an area with low clearance.
21. This yellow signs means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead may be slippery when wet.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. Keep to the right of the median divider.
23. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
Explanation
When using a freeway exit ramp, do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp.
24. Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.
Explanation
Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle. Do not tailgate a large vehicle as they will have no way of knowing that you are there.
25. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:
Explanation
