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

Of the following is which considered to be a distraction when driving?

Reaching back to tend to a child.

Looking for directions on your GPS.

Searching for a dropped item.

All of the answers are correct

2 / 25

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

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.

Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.

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

3 / 25

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

0.09 percent

0.05 percent

0.08 percent

0.04 percent

4 / 25

What should you NOT do if you are being tailgated by another driver?

move to the right lane.

provide more space to allow them to pass.

increase your speed.

reduce your speed.

5 / 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

6 / 25

What must you do if a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a guide dog or white (or metallic) cane?

yield the right of way and take precautions to avoid injury to the pedestrian

decrease your speed and move out of their way

use your horn to alert them of your presence

stop your car and turn the engine off so they know you have stopped

7 / 25

When are roadways the most slippery?

After it has been raining for awhile.

During a heavy downpour.

The first rain after a dry spell.

When it has been hot then turns cold.

8 / 25

You are driving and fog completely closes you in reducing visibility to near zero. What should you do?

Alternate between low and high beams to signal to oncoming drivers.

Carefully pull as far off the road as possible and stop.

Decrease your speed to 10 mph under the limit.

Use your high beams to see through the fog.

9 / 25

You miss your exit while driving on the freeway, what should you do?

Drive across the median to turn around as long as it's not busy.

Turn around and drive down the breakdown lane to get back to it.

Make a sharp U-turn and drive on the shoulder to return to the missed exit.

Continue forward to the nearest exit and turn around using the service road.

10 / 25

This sign means you are approaching what?

A tall bridge and you should be aware of gusts

A low underpass

Narrow one-way street

A narrow bridge

11 / 25

The smooth flow of traffic can be blocked by?

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

Stopping for pedestrians not at crosswalks.

12 / 25

If while you are driving an officer suspects you of driving under the influence, what is he allowed to request of you?

All of the answers are correct.

Urine test.

Breath test.

Blood test.

13 / 25

In the vehicle who is required to wear a seat belt?

All children under the age of 8.

The driver and all children under the age of 8.

All occupants.

All front seat occupants.

14 / 25

When are you not required to use your turn signal?

When there is no one behind you.

When entering or leaving a freeway.

When leaving a parking lot.

When parked and checking your vehicle for damage.

15 / 25

What do you do if you are about to overtake a bicycle and you see an oncoming vehicle approaching?

turn back into your lane, the bicyclist will stop

speed up and quickly pass the bicycle

slow down and let the vehicle pass first

alert the oncoming car to slow down

16 / 25

What does a steady red arrow mean?

You must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

Make a complete stop then turn in the direction of the arrow.

You may turn in the opposite direction of the red arrow.

You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.

17 / 25

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

Class 1 Felony.

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

Class 1 Misdemeanor.

Class 2 Misdemeanor.

18 / 25

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

It is allowed if the driveway is public.

No, it is never allowed.

It is allowed if the driveway is private.

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

19 / 25

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

all answers are correct

stopping every hour and exercising

using the radio and fresh air

pull over and rest when you feel tired

20 / 25

What is this sign an example of?

A Out-of-Use Route sign

An Interstate Route sign

A State Route sign

A Highway Route sign

21 / 25

You have just passed another vehicle, before you attempt to return to the right lane what should you see in your rear-view mirror ?

Dashed white lines.

At least one headlight of the car you just passed.

Both headlights or the entire front of the vehicle you have passed.

The other driver signaling that it is safe to return.

22 / 25

It is safest to drive your vehicle _______ of your lane when you are driving on a two-lane road.

closest to the shoulder

on the right side

it doesn't matter

in the center

23 / 25

If you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights approaching from the other direction, and you are on a two-lane highway, what must you do?

Move to the right side of the road and stop.

Slow down and use caution.

Speed up until you can turn off the road.

Do nothing, they are going the opposite direction.

24 / 25

During a brake failure what is something you should never do?

Shift to a lower gear and get off the road.

Pump the brakes rapidly for this might build enough pressure to stop the vehicle.

Slowly apply the parking brake.

Pump anti-lock brakes to keep from skidding.

25 / 25

You should use your horn if:

someone cuts in front of you.

another driver makes a mistake.

a pedestrian is crossing not at a crosswalk.

it may help prevent a collision.

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 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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