2025 New Mexico Permit Test 14
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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9. You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:
Explanation
It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.
10. The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
Explanation
Because hydroplaning is caused by driving too quickly in wet conditions, the risk of it happening can be reduced by driving more slowly.
11. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead becomes a divided highway. Keep to the right of the divider or median.
12. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.
Explanation
Never drive through, around, or under gates or barriers at a railroad crossing. It is illegal and very dangerous.
13. If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:
Explanation
Children on bicycles are sometimes unpredictable. Young bicyclists are especially likely to make surprising changes in direction. Remember that children and bicycles are both small in stature and may become difficult to see.
14. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road will split into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.
15. Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:
Explanation
Warning signs advise drivers of potentially hazardous conditions. For your own safety, obey warning signs. Disregarding the information provided by a warning sign may result in an accident due to your negligence.
16. A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Explanation
All bicyclists have the same rights, duties, and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Motorists and bicyclists who do not obey traffic laws can be ticketed.
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