New Mexico MVD 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%).
Updated for 2026 MVD rules.
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An arrow painted on the roadway means:
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Drivers must only make the movement indicated by the arrow when traffic signals are not working.
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Drivers must make the movement indicated by the arrow.
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Drivers must make the movement indicated by the arrow, then come to a complete stop.
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Drivers may make the movement indicated by the arrow.
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This road sign means:
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School zone.
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School crossing.
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Work zone ahead.
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Pedestrian crossing.
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3.
The gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing. Drivers should:
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Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.
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Come to a complete stop, then drive around the gates.
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Proceed before the gates go up and the lights stop flashing.
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Proceed with caution.
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To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
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Adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes.
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Sound your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes.
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None of the above.
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Vehicles going less than 25 MPH must display a ______ sign when using public highways.
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speed limit
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Slow Moving Vehicle
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No-Pass
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Farm Equipment
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.