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New Mexico MVD quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick New Mexico permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the New Mexico Driver Manual. They come mostly from Be in Shape to Drive (2), Lights and Communicating (2), and How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space (2). You begin with: "When may you drive on the shoulder of the road?" Each answer is explained.

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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

When may you drive on the shoulder of the road?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the New Mexico Driver Manual.

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.

  1. Question 1: When may you drive on the shoulder of the road?

    • A. When traffic ahead is stopped
    • B. When you need to pass on the right
    • C. Only when officials tell you to

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Other Lane Controls and General Rules

  2. Question 2: How fast should you drive on ice?

    • A. Half the speed limit
    • B. Slow to a crawl
    • C. About 10 mph under the limit

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Adjusting to Road Conditions and Traffic

  3. Question 3: Unless posted otherwise, what is the limit on rural interstate highways?

    • A. 65 mph
    • B. 80 mph
    • C. 75 mph

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits

  4. Question 4: If you're under 21, at what BAC can you be arrested in New Mexico?

    • A. 0.08%
    • B. 0.05%
    • C. 0.02%

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Be in Shape to Drive

  5. Question 5: What is the lowest blood alcohol content at which an adult driver can be arrested in New Mexico?

    • A. 0.05%
    • B. 0.10%
    • C. 0.08%

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Be in Shape to Drive

  6. Question 6: You want to cross several lanes. How should you do it?

    • A. One lane at a time
    • B. All at once, in one smooth move
    • C. Only after signaling for 10 seconds

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space

  7. Question 7: You're driving beside and slightly behind another car. What should you do?

    • A. Stay there so you can watch the driver
    • B. Speed up or drop back
    • C. Honk so the driver knows you're there

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Lights and Communicating

  8. Question 8: About how far ahead do your headlights let you see at night?

    • A. About 1,000 feet
    • B. About 400 feet
    • C. About 150 feet

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space

  9. Question 9: Even on a steady green light, who must you still yield to?

    • A. Only cars that are turning right on red
    • B. No one, since green gives you the right-of-way
    • C. Emergency vehicles and others the law requires

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Traffic Control Devices

  10. Question 10: What does a green arrow mean?

    • A. The turn lane is closed for now
    • B. You can safely turn the way the arrow points
    • C. Yield to oncoming traffic first, then make your turn

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Traffic Control Devices

  11. Question 11: Where should you place emergency flares when your car breaks down?

    • A. On the roof of the vehicle
    • B. In front of the vehicle only
    • C. Behind the vehicle

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Lights and Communicating

  12. Question 12: What is the lowest number of points within twelve months that leads to a one-year suspension in New Mexico?

    • A. 6
    • B. 12
    • C. 20

    Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Parking and Traffic Violations

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