2025 New Mexico Permit Test 16
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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1. Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
Explanation
When you drive, make sure each person in your vehicle wears a seat belt. In the event of a crash, a person without a seat belt becomes a flying object and a danger to each person in the vehicle.
2. Which of the following statements is true?
Explanation
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because it may cause drivers behind you to become frustrated and make dangerous moves to pass you. It is safest to drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit.
3. A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:
Explanation
A solid yellow arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending. If you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
Explanation
When passing, you must always signal at least 100 feet in advance of your lane change. Always check behind you in your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
5. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign warns that a steep downgrade is ahead on the road. Drivers should check their brakes.
6. An octagonal sign is always a:
Explanation
Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.
7. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Explanation
Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.
8. You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing red traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must stop, yield the right-of-way, and go once it is safe.
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