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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9. To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:
Explanation
You should avoid looking toward the bright lights of an oncoming vehicle by glancing toward the right side of the road. After looking briefly toward the side of the road, continue looking ahead to check on the position of the other vehicle.
10. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:
Explanation
Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.
11. To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:
Explanation
When driving too quickly in wet conditions, your tires may lose all contact with the road surface. Loss of traction will cause the vehicle to ride on top of the water, which is called "hydroplaning." The best way to prevent this from happening is to drive more slowly in rainy or wet conditions than you would when driving during ideal weather conditions.
12. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
Explanation
Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path, or where one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming.
13. When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:
Explanation
If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. Drivers should then proceed in the order that they arrive to the intersection.
14. If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Explanation
Pumping the brakes is generally the best way to stop a car in an emergency. The car will stop quickly and you will also be able to continue steering.
15. When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.
Explanation
Painted curbs indicate parking restrictions. When a curb is painted white, it indicates that only short stops are permitted.
16. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Explanation
