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

Railroad crossing ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from either direction.

Increase your speed.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Intersection ahead.
Four-way stop ahead.

Always indicated by horizontal pavement markings.
Always indicated by vertical pavement markings.
Always unmarked.
Either indicated by pavement markings or not marked at all.

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
All of the above.

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When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

This road sign means:

Crosswalks are:

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

This sign means:

This sign means:

Never.
When you can see clearly in both directions.
When the warning lights are not flashing.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Cars on the right move first.
You have the right-of-way.
Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.