New Mexico DMV Driving Test

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1. A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians because: They have the right-of-way. They're hard to see in traffic. They don't have a rearview mirror They obey different traffic laws.

2. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

3. When parking your vehicle, what is the minimum distance you should park away from a fire hydrant? 100 ft. 75 ft. 25 ft. There is no minimum distance needed. 50 ft.

4. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

5. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

6. To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should Use a lower gear. Press the accelerator hard. Use a higher gear Apply your brakes continuously.

7. If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway: Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help. Back up on the highway. Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed. Stop in any lane of the highway.

8. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are Combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag. Air bag only. No safety restraint. Lap and shoulder belt only.

9. A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means: Reduce speed. Traffic light ahead. Do not pass

10. What is the technique called when turning sharp corners? Arm over arm. Arm over hand. Arm under arm Hand under hand. Hand over hand.

11. If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you You should never let following cars go by. You must pull over to the right side of the road, when it is safe to do so. You must speed up. You should use your 4-way flashers.

12. How should you handle blind intersections as a motorcycle rider? Stop your vehicle, then move forward and lean your body forward to check for traffic. Honk your horn to warn traffic you are there. Flash your lights to warn traffic you are there Treat them like any other intersection. Stay stopped until you see a larger vehicle proceed.

13. Information you need to drive safely is gained primarily by: Turning the radio. Talking to yourself. Following other traffic Seeing.

14. If a tire blows out, you should Pull over quickly. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly. Apply the brake and hold it.

15. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

16. On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use ____ for passing. The middle lane. The middle and left lanes. The far-right lane. Any lane.

17. Select the statement below that is false: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their bac. If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first. Drinking 3 drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours.

18. Why should you not ride your motorcycle next to a car or truck? It is ok to ride next to a car or truck. Your engine will distract the other driver. They could kick up debris to injure you You are allowed to drive faster than cars or trucks. You are likely to be in their blind spot.

19. When selecting a lane position, you should choose a path that does which of the following? Both maximizes your space cushion and makes yourself more easily seen by others. Makes yourself harder to see by others. Maximizes your space cushion Makes yourself more easily seen by others. Minimizes your space cushion.

20. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. Sport utility vehicles carrying 4 or more persons. Vans and buses.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Mexico, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD). There are three different levels of licenses depending on your age: Class M 13+, Class M 15+, and a Class M 18+ license. A motorcycle license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. A Class M 13+ license is only valid for motorcycles that are under 100cc.

To receive a Class M 13+ or Class M 15+ license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course, submit an application, the required documentation, and pay the fees. The tests are waived if you successfully complete the required coursework. To receive a Class M 18+ license, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle written and road tests. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the required tests will be waived.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The written motorcycle test contains 25 questions on safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week to retest.