2025 New Mexico Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Mexico please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-mexico/car.
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1. When should you drive in a reversible lane that is below a lane use control signal showing a red X?
Explanation
Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. Never drive in a lane marked with a red X.
2. If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:
Explanation
If possible, try to only deal with one roadway hazard at a time. If you want to pass a pedestrian but an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass. You may then pass the pedestrian if it is safe to do so.
3. Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
Explanation
Reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop for highway equipment. Driving carefully through work zones improves safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and road workers.
4. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:
Explanation
When facing a green light, you must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Drivers must yield to pedestrians when turning on a steady green signal.
5. This sign means:

Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that there is an upcoming stop sign and that they should prepare to come to a complete stop before proceeding.
6. Backing your vehicle is:
Explanation
Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.
7. You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Explanation
Use the entrance ramp to accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic and yield to traffic already using the freeway. Before entering traffic, use your mirrors and check your blind spots to verify that you have room to safely merge.
8. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
Explanation