New Mexico
Driving Practice Test

To pass the New Mexico driver’s license test you’ll need to correctly answer 18 of 25 multiple-choice questions. This site offers a number of practice tests including:

New Mexico MVD Practice Test
New Mexico Permit Practice Test
CDL Practice Test for NM
New Mexico Motorcycle Practice Test

Whichever test you’re preparing for, it’s important to become accustomed to the types of questions, along with the substance of each test. The general 25 question driving test includes a variety of questions to get you accustomed to the New Mexico state driving laws and also help you identify the state’s road signs. Every test on this site is free and available on computers and mobile devices so feel free to take them whenever and wherever you’d like. Click the “Start Test” button below to begin your practice New Mexico driving test.

1 / 25

It is illegal to drive with the blood alcohol level of _____ for any person over the age of 21.

0.05 percent

0.09 percent

0.08 percent

0.04 percent

2 / 25

This sign means you are approaching what?

A narrow bridge

Narrow one-way street

A low underpass

A tall bridge and you should be aware of gusts

3 / 25

Of the following which is correct?

Use low beams when driving in fog.

Use your high beams when driving in fog.

Use your parking lights when driving at night and when it is raining.

Use parking lights when driving through fog.

4 / 25

When brakes fail:

apply your parking brake cautiously.

try to make a sharp turn to reduce speed.

swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed.

steer off the road.

5 / 25

If you are driving with an open container of alcohol in your vehicle what crime are you committing?

Class 1 Misdemeanor.

It is not a crime to drive with an open container.

Class 2 Misdemeanor.

Class 1 Felony.

6 / 25

If you are sharing a lane with a bicycle how many feet of clearance should you have between you and the bicycle?

2.5 ft

2 ft

1.5 ft

3 ft

7 / 25

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

in the flow of traffic

as close to the left as possible

in the center lane

as close to the right as possible

8 / 25

Know signs by their standard colors. Red is used for:

stop or prohibited actions

directions and permitted actions

construction notifications and instructions

warnings and danger

9 / 25

You can avoid 'highway hypnosis' on the expressway by doing which of the following?

pull over and rest when you feel tired

using the radio and fresh air

stopping every hour and exercising

all answers are correct

10 / 25

If you fail or refuse to complete any tests when arrested for driving under influence what will occur?

You will receive a fine of up to $5,000.

Your driving privileges will automatically be revoked for a total of 12 months or a total of 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months.

Your car will be impounded for six months.

You will have to complete 90 hours of community service.

11 / 25

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

right-edge lines

guide lines

turning lines

left-edge lines

12 / 25

When are you not required to use your turn signal?

When leaving a parking lot.

When parked and checking your vehicle for damage.

When there is no one behind you.

When entering or leaving a freeway.

13 / 25

One must maintain a minimum following of ________ feet behind a police car in an emergency.

250

300

150

100

14 / 25

What must you do when approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Look for pedestrians.

Proceed at the same speed.

Speed up before it turns red.

15 / 25

In heavy rain, your tires can lose contact with the road by riding on the film of water on the surface of the road. What is this hazard called?

hydroplaning

overplaning

waterplaning

h2oplaning

16 / 25

While driving you check your blind spots by:

Adjusting rear-view mirrors.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Leaning closer to your side mirror.

Adjusting side mirrors.

17 / 25

It is considered illegal for your vehicle to have:

Red warning lights on the back of the vehicle.

No windshield wiper on the back window.

A muffler cut-out, bypass or similar device.

Mud on your license plate.

18 / 25

Is it allowed to park your car in front of a driveway?

No, it is never allowed.

It is allowed if there are no cars in the driveway.

It is allowed if the driveway is private.

It is allowed if the driveway is public.

19 / 25

What is the average time it takes to react to a situation and step on the brake pedal?

about one second

about one to two seconds

about three-quarters of a second

about two to three seconds

20 / 25

Of the following statements about pavement markings which is NOT true?

Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.

On a highway you are allowed to cross a solid white line.

Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Crossing double solid yellow lines to make a left turn to/from an alley is not against traffic laws.

21 / 25

What should you NOT do if, while you are passing a truck, the traffic on the road up ahead is slowing down or stopping?

Signal to merge back into the lane.

Speed up and merge in front of the truck.

Avoid pulling in front of the truck.

Decrease speed and pull back into your lane.

22 / 25

You should use your horn if:

a pedestrian is crossing not at a crosswalk.

someone cuts in front of you.

another driver makes a mistake.

it may help prevent a collision.

23 / 25

What is the meaning of this sign?

One-way street

Take a right or left turn ahead

Persons with Disabilities Parking

Do Not Enter

24 / 25

When on the road what type of health conditions could cause problems?

Emotional, physical, and mental conditions.

Emotional and physical conditions.

Physical and mental conditions.

Emotional conditions.

25 / 25

You are passing another vehicle, when is it safe to return to your lane?

When you have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

When you are able to see both the vehicle’s headlights in your rear view mirror.

After waiting for 2 seconds.

When you cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

Drivers License

How To Get A New Mexico Drivers License

If you are applying for your first New Mexico driver license and are under age 18, you must go through the New Mexico Graduated Licensing System to get your license, and this is three stages. The stages are an Instructional Permit, Provisional License, and a Full License.

To be eligible for an instructional permit, you must be at least 15 years old and bring proof that you are either enrolled or have completed a state-approved driver education program, and proof of identity like a social security card.Next, you must pass a vision test and a 40 question knowledge exam with an 80 percent or better, and pay the $10 fee. If you fail, you have to wait 10 days to retake the test, but there is no additional fee. If you need an interpreter, one will be provided. There is also the option to have the test read to you through the computer. You must have your permit for at least six months and in that six months drive with someone who is 21 or older who has been licensed for a minimum of 3 years. You must complete 50 hours of supervised, documented, driving practice, including 10 hours at night, and have a clean driving record for 90 days before moving to step two.To get a provisional license, a teen must be at least 15 years and 6 months old and have completed Stage one. You must present a ‘Certificate of Completion’ that shows the applicant achieved a passing score from a Driver Education School that includes a 3-hour DWI component and pay the $18 fee. You must hold this license for twelve months. To get your full license, the teen and the parent or guardian must complete and sign a driver license application. You must pay the $18 fee, and have no violations for the past 90 days.If you are new to the state and 25 years old or over, you must submit proof that you have completed New Mexico’s approved DWI prevention and education program. You must also surrender your old license and pay a renewal fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the New Mexico Driver's License Test

Passing the written test to earn your New Mexico driver’s license or learner’s permit isn’t easy. To pass the test on the first try we recommend following the tips below.

Spend as much time as possible with the MVD Driver’s manual as possible (link below). This document contains literally everything you’ll need to know to pass written knowledge test and road test, so immerse yourself in it and you’ll reap the rewards.

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Take every New Mexico practice driving test available. This site offers a huge selection of practice test questions to help you prepare for the New Mexico permit test and MVD driver’s test so use them to your advantage.
Take your time as you go through the test. It’s not a race. Pay attention to questions using the terms legal or illegal, right turn or left turn, crosswalk or sidewalk, or any other similar terms that are designed to cross you up. Pay close attention to the wording to make sure you’re answering the question you think you are.

Additional Information

New Mexico MVD (Motor Vehicle Division)

For information on New Mexico driver’s licenses and testing, as well as information on vehicles and registration, you can find more information on the New Mexico MVD website at http://mvd.newmexico.gov/.

Phone: 888.683.4636

To find New Mexico MVD locations nearest you please visit https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/new-mexico/

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