New Mexico Driver's Permit Test (2024)

1. At times even driving 10 MPH is too fast for existing conditions.

True
False

2. This road sign means:

3. On slippery roads, drivers should:

leave more space in front of their vehicle.
come to a complete stop.
increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.
reduce the reaction distance.

4. A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

Be prepared to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.
Increase your speed to make the turn before the light changes.
Drivers are not required to signal before turning from that lane.

5. Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

6. This road sign means:

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic
Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles
Yield right-of-way to bicycles
Yield to motorcyles, but not to bicycles

7. Drivers should use the horn:

if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.
when feeling angry or upset.
only when necessary, to avoid collisions.
to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

8. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:

whenever you have the opportunity to do so.
only if the other driver signals it is safe.
on the left.
on the right.

9. This road sign means:

10. When driving in travel lanes on the roadway:

you may make back up quickly if there are no vehicles behind.
you may make a U-turn if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
you may stop to let out passengers.
do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

NEW MEXICO DRIVERS PERMIT TEST