New Mexico DMV Permit Test

1. A red traffic signal light means that:

You must stop at the stop line.
When there is no stop line, you must stop before entering any crosswalk.
When there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection.
All of the above.

2. When turning or changing lanes, drivers must:

signal only if there is traffic.
signal only when driving in traffic at night.
signal only when driving at night.
always signal their intentions even when there are no vehicles.

3. This road sign means:

Turn left or go through
No right turn
Two way right turn
One-way street ahead

4. The only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

by drinking coffee.
to abstain from drinking over a period of time.
by taking a cold shower.
fresh air.

5. Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:

quickly change speed or lane position.
decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.
move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges.
All of the above.

6. This road sign warns drivers that:

the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.
the dirt on the side of the road is soft.
vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.
None of the above.

7. Most signs used in street work areas are:

diamond shaped.
rectangle shaped.
regulatory signs.
round.

8. A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.
if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
there are four stop signs at this intersection.
All of the above.

9. When an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light, drivers must move to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

False
True

10. To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

look into the right side mirror.
look into the rearview mirror.
look into the left side mirror.
look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Number of questions:	25
Correct answers to pass:	18
Passing score:	72%
Minimum age to apply:	15

NM DMV Knowledge Test Facts