NEW MEXICO DMV WRITTEN TEST
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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in the State of New Mexico must have a driver license or learner's permit. To get a license, you must pass a written and road test in addition to a vision screening. Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the New Mexico driver's license test. The NM MVD written test is designed to check your knowledge of road rules, road signs, traffic laws and safety rules. Everything you need to know is covered in the New Mexico Driver's Manual. The MVD written test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 18 correct answers to pass (72%).
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To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:
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On the steering wheel, so they are at the 9 and 12 o'clock positions.
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On the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.
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Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
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Placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides.
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2.
When other drivers around you are acting in anger, you should:
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Distance yourself from the situation.
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Slow down or move over safely.
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Avoid making eye contact.
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All of the above.
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If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:
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Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.
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Make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.
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Go to the next exit, get back on the freeway in the opposite direction and return to the exit you want.
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Turn around or back up.
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4.
A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow moving vehicle indicates that:
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The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 MPH.
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It is very dangerous to pass the vehicle.
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The vehicle has the right-of-way.
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You must yield to the vehicle.
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5.
You should use your low beams any time you are driving:
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In fog.
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On a freeway.
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At night.
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On a one-way street.
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