New Mexico MVD quick permit practice test 1
A short New Mexico permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the New Mexico Driver Manual. This one draws mostly on The Driver License (3), Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions (1), and Safety Belts and Child Restraints (1). It starts with: "Why should you check that your turn signal is off after a small turn?" Every answer is explained.
By the QuizDMV Editorial TeamChecked on
- Questions
- 12
- Passing score
- 70% (9 of 12)
- Mistakes allowed
- 3
- Official handbook
- New Mexico Driver Manual
Practice questions
Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered
Why should you check that your turn signal is off after a small turn?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the New Mexico Driver Manual.
- Be in Shape to Drive1 question
- Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions1 question
- How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space1 question
- Lights and Communicating1 question
- One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits1 question
- Parking and Traffic Violations1 question
- Safety Belts and Child Restraints1 question
- The Driver License3 questions
- Traffic Control Devices2 questions
All 12 questions on this test
Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.
Question 1: Why should you check that your turn signal is off after a small turn?
- A. A signal left on drains the battery fast
- B. It's the only way to reset the brake lights
- C. Others may think you plan to turn again
Question 2: Your headlights suddenly go out. What should you try first?
- A. The headlight switch, a few times
- B. Stop in your lane right away
- C. Keep driving by the light of other cars
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions
Question 3: Some red lights have a small, very bright blinking light in the middle. What is it for?
- A. To show that turning right on red is banned at this light
- B. To alert you to the red light so you stop
- C. To say the signal is broken
Question 4: Which of these counts as one drink in the manual?
- A. A 5-ounce glass of liquor
- B. A 12-ounce glass of wine
- C. A 5-ounce glass of wine
Question 5: As a general rule, how many vehicles should you pass at a time?
- A. One
- B. As many as the passing zone allows
- C. Two
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space
Question 6: Unless posted otherwise, what is the limit in business or residential areas?
- A. 25 mph
- B. 35 mph
- C. 30 mph
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits
Question 7: What is the closest you may park to a crosswalk at an intersection?
- A. 25 feet
- B. 30 feet
- C. 20 feet
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Parking and Traffic Violations
Question 8: When a permit holder drives a car, where must the supervising licensed driver sit?
- A. In the right front seat
- B. In any seat, as long as they're awake
- C. In the back seat behind the driver
Question 9: How long is a New Mexico driver license valid?
- A. Either 2 or 6 years
- B. Either 4 or 8 years
- C. Always 5 years
Question 10: What is the clean-record period before applying for a provisional license, with no traffic violation convictions?
- A. One full year
- B. 30 days
- C. 90 days
Question 11: Why should you buckle the lap belt when your car has an automatic shoulder belt?
- A. Because the air bag stays off without it
- B. Because the shoulder belt only works when parked
- C. So you don't slide out of the belt in a crash
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Safety Belts and Child Restraints
Question 12: What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol mean?
- A. That action is coming up ahead
- B. That action is prohibited
- C. That action is allowed only at night
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