2025 New Mexico Permit Test 11
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-mexico/car.
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17. Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Explanation
Your tires become less effective at clearing water from the road as you increase your speed. If you drive too fast, they may lose their grip entirely, leaving the vehicle sliding on a film of water. This is known as "hydroplaning."
18. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Explanation
Your vehicle's brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway.
19. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign warns that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane.
20. If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
Explanation
A motorcycle is a full-size vehicle with the same privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway. You should allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for a larger vehicle and a motorcycle, remember that the motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely.
21. When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:
Explanation
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Drivers must also always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are already in the intersection.
22. You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.
Explanation
There are many areas where you cannot park. You may not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk or intersection.
23. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:
Explanation
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already in the roundabout.
24. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Explanation
Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.
25. When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Explanation
Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a crosswalk to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian already in the intersection. You may carefully proceed if your lane is completely clear.
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