New Mexico MVD quick permit practice test 4
Use this 12-question New Mexico quick test when you only have a few minutes. The questions come from our full tests and lean on Traffic Control Devices (4), One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits (2), and How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space (2). It opens with: "Within what distance of a hill or curve does the manual say not to start passing?" Explanations follow every answer.
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
Within what distance of a hill or curve does the manual say not to start passing?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the New Mexico Driver Manual.
- Adjusting to Road Conditions and Traffic1 question
- How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space2 questions
- Lights and Communicating1 question
- One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits2 questions
- Parking and Traffic Violations1 question
- Right-of-Way1 question
- Traffic Control Devices4 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: Within what distance of a hill or curve does the manual say not to start passing?
- A. One full mile
- B. One-third of a mile
- C. One-tenth of a mile
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space
Question 2: You're driving out of a parking lot across a sidewalk. Who has the right-of-way?
- A. You do, because you're already moving
- B. Whoever reaches the sidewalk first
- C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk
Question 3: Which of these is a place where you shouldn't pass?
- A. On a straight road with a dashed yellow line
- B. Before a railroad grade crossing
- C. On a multi-lane road in the left lane
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, How Well Can You See? and Sharing Space
Question 4: How far do high beams let you see compared with low beams?
- A. About four times as far
- B. About twice as far
- C. About the same distance
Question 5: When should you drive at the maximum posted speed limit?
- A. Only in ideal driving conditions
- B. Whenever the road is dry, even in fog
- C. Whenever you're on a highway
Question 6: What does a yellow arrow tell a driver turning that way?
- A. The arrow has stopped working, so treat it like a stop sign
- B. The protected turn is ending; be ready to yield
- C. Turn quickly before oncoming cars move
Question 7: Unless posted otherwise, what is the limit on New Mexico public highways?
- A. 55 mph
- B. 75 mph
- C. 65 mph
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits
Question 8: When you drive around a traffic circle, which side of the island do you use?
- A. The right side
- B. The left side
- C. Either side, if traffic is light
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, One-Way Streets, Circles and Speed Limits
Question 9: What shape is a yield sign?
- A. A triangle pointing sideways
- B. A diamond standing on one point
- C. A triangle pointing down
Question 10: What is the closest you may park to a fire hydrant?
- A. 5 feet
- B. 15 feet
- C. 25 feet
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Parking and Traffic Violations
Question 11: You're approaching a steady yellow light and can stop safely. What must you do?
- A. Stop
- B. Keep going at the same speed
- C. Speed up to beat the red light
Question 12: How much should you cut your speed on packed snow?
- A. By half
- B. By about 10 mph
- C. To a crawl
Source:New Mexico Driver Manual, Adjusting to Road Conditions and Traffic
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