Directions: Persons applying for a first-time New Mexico driver license, or those with licenses expired for one year or more, must pass the knowledge written test. This test is not required if you have a current out-of-state driver license. Persons with a current out-of-country license are required to take the written test. State offices typically do not allow the written test to be taken after 3pm to ensure the applicant has sufficient time to complete the test.

The knowledge test consists of 25 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle and New Mexico laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

A passing score consist of at least 18 correct answers.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	18

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Honk your horn.
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.
Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.
Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

Check your side view mirror.
Check your rearview mirror.
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
All of the above.

New mexico driver's examination

When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.

This road sign means:

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

This road sign means:

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.
Only cause visibility problems.
Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Turn into any lane.
Turn into first lane.
Turn into second lane.

Slowing down to look at collision scene.
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

True
False