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

There are two traffic lanes travelling your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. You should:

Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.

Increase your speed.

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow.

Move into the right lane.

2 / 25

Passing another vehicle over a double yellow line is allowed when:

the yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken.

the yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

It is never allowed.

both lines are solid.

3 / 25

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

reduce your speed.

increase your speed.

provide more space to allow them to pass.

move to the right lane.

4 / 25

You are alerted that you will encounter a dust storm, or you see one approaching, what should you do?

Drive slowly through it.

Slow down, carefully pull completely off the road, turn on your lights and wait until the storm passes.

Slow down, then pull your vehicle entirely off the road, shut off your lights, take your foot off the brake and stay put until the storm passes.

Drive quickly through it.

5 / 25

If you are on the freeway what is the right way to drive behind a truck?

maintain a shorter following distance for the truck than for a passenger vehicle

drive to the left side of the truck and wait to pass

drive to the right side of the truck and wait to pass

maintain a larger following distance for the truck than for a passenger vehicle

6 / 25

What must a driver do while waiting to make a left turn?

keep the front wheels pointed straight

keep engine in lower gear

keep the front wheels pointed toward the left

keep foot on the brake

7 / 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?

Do nothing, they are going the opposite direction.

Slow down and use caution.

Speed up until you can turn off the road.

Move to the right side of the road and stop.

8 / 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.

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.

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

9 / 25

Does a traffic sign's shape have meaning?

It can be useful, but only in conjunction with the color and wording of the sign.

Yes, it can give you as much information as the sign's color or wording.

Sometimes, it depends on who is using it.

Yes, the shape is designed to get your attention.

10 / 25

When backing up/reversing what is something you should NOT do?

Check behind your car before you get in.

Turn around so you look directly through the rear window.

Put the car in reverse and back up as fast as you can.

Put the car in reverse and back up slowly.

11 / 25

Is there ever a time when you are allowed to pass on the right?

No, it is never safe.

Only when the other driver is going less then 60 mph.

Only when the other driver is going at the speed limit or below.

Only if a vehicle is stopped and waiting to make a left turn.

12 / 25

Of the following statements about lane markings on the road, which is correct?

Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic mean either side can pass.

When both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic are present, you may not pass if the dashed line is on your side.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means you should stay within your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line.

13 / 25

What is the meaning of this sign?

Road is bumpy ahead

Winding Road Ahead

Drive with caution

Do Not Enter

14 / 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.

Decrease speed and pull back into your lane.

Avoid pulling in front of the truck.

Speed up and merge in front of the truck.

15 / 25

What is the meaning of this sign?

traffic signal ahead

yield the right-of-way

four-way stop ahead

crosswalk ahead

16 / 25

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

Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

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

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.

17 / 25

You are on a multi-lane highway and want to move over several lanes. How should you go about doing this?

Increase your speed to get ahead of other vehicles.

Wait until the path is clear and change through all lanes at once.

Change them one at a time using your blinker each time and demonstrating that you have the vehicle under control during and after each lane change.

Move one lane over, wait 5 seconds, move another lane over, and repeat.

18 / 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.

Blood test.

Urine test.

Breath test.

19 / 25

What should you do if while driving at night a vehicle coming towards you is using their high-beams and it is making it hard to see the road?

Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane.

Look straight ahead in your lane.

Squint.

Look over the lights.

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What must you do if a pedestrian is in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk?

reduce your speed and proceed with caution

honk horn to get them to walk quickly

increase your speed and cross right behind them

stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed

21 / 25

When are roadways the most slippery?

After it has been raining for awhile.

The first rain after a dry spell.

During a heavy downpour.

When it has been hot then turns cold.

22 / 25

What usually causes locked wheel skids?

turning the wheel hard while breaking

pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time

speeding up too quickly in the rain

braking too hard at a high speed

23 / 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?

overplaning

waterplaning

hydroplaning

h2oplaning

24 / 25

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

No, it is never allowed.

It is allowed if the driveway is private.

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

It is allowed if the driveway is public.

25 / 25

You are on a two-way street with multiple lanes and you want to make a left hand turn. You should complete the turn in:

the lane with the least traffic.

the right lane of the cross street.

the middle lane.

the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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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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