2025 New Mexico Permit Test 23
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. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Explanation
Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.
2. When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:
Explanation
When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, speed up only after you have identified a gap in traffic. In general, you should be stopped while waiting for a gap to appear.
3. Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:
Explanation
Make room for vehicles that are entering a freeway. If possible, merge into the next lane to create a gap for the incoming vehicles. If you cannot merge, adjust your speed to allow for the vehicles to enter traffic as smoothly and safely as possible.
4. If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Explanation
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other, watch for a second approaching train after one train passes. Do not begin to cross the tracks until you’re sure no train is approaching from either direction on either track.
5. You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
Explanation
There are many areas where you may not park. Parking within 50 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited.
6. When changing lanes, you should:
Explanation
Other cars and motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot, so be sure to glance over your shoulder before you begin a lane change. Begin signaling 100 feet before changing lanes or turning in a residential area. Signal five seconds in advance when changing lanes on a freeway.
7. If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.
Explanation
If a vehicle approaching you is using its high beams and fails to dim them, you should glance toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and will allow you to see well enough to stay on your course until the vehicle passes.
8. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
Explanation
