NEW MEXICO PRACTICE PERMIT 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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When driving on the interstate, slower traffic should:
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Maintain a faster speed to keep up with others.
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Keep to the left.
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Drive with the 4-way flashers on.
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Keep to the right.
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A steady green light at an intersection means:
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Oncoming traffic always has the right-of-way.
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You may proceed as long as there is no traffic in your way.
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You may only continue straight ahead.
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The same as a flashing green light.
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If you see this sign above your lane, you:
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May stay in this lane and continue through the interchange.
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May continue through the interchange or exit the freeway in this lane.
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May not exit the freeway in this lane.
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Must exit the freeway if you stay in this lane.
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When turning left at an intersection with this signal:
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You may proceed, vehicles coming from the left must stop and yield the right-of-way.
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You may proceed, as long as you yield to other vehicles.
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Come to a full stop and remain stopped as long as the arrow is red.
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Come to a full stop, then continue when safe to do so.
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When passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions:
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Return to the right side of the road immediately.
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When you return to the driving lane, try to leave as little room as possible between you and the vehicle you have passed.
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Drive in either lane.
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Do not return to the driving lane until you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
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