2025 New Mexico Permit Test 16
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. You must yield for emergency vehicles:
Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren or flashing lights.
2. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a roundabout is ahead. Enter a roundabout at a low speed and yield to existing traffic.
3. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Explanation
After finding a parking space, checking traffic, and signaling, you should stop parallel to the vehicle directly ahead of your desired parking space before turning your wheel to park.
4. As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
Explanation
A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution.
5. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that merging traffic will be entering from the right, so drivers should prepare to allow the incoming traffic to safely merge.
6. When changing lanes:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.
7. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Explanation
If your vehicle's turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate when you intend to change direction.
8. You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:
Explanation
