2025 New Mexico Permit Test 3
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. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane moving in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:
Explanation
You should avoid passing other vehicles on two-lane roads. Every time you pass a vehicle, your odds of being in a collision increase.
10. Do not pass:
Explanation
You should never pass if there is an oncoming vehicle in the passing lane, if your view is blocked by a curve or hill, at an intersection, before or on a railroad crossing or bridge, or in any other no passing zone. Unless you are on the opposite side of a multilane roadway with a median or shared center turn lane, you may not pass a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights activated.
11. Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
Explanation
Not getting enough sleep is a cause of poor driving behavior. Just like drugs and alcohol, sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment.
12. You see pedestrians near the road. You should:
Explanation
Watch for any pedestrian who may cross your path. If you see pedestrians near the road where you are driving, slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
13. If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:
Explanation
You must stop at a railroad crossing where signs, warning devices, or flaggers warn you of the presence of a train. It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.
14. Always signal when:
Explanation
Always use the proper turn signal when changing lanes, pulling into or out of a parking space, or pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent accidents.
15. A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:
Explanation
A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means the vehicle is traveling at speeds slower than 25 mph. You may see this decal on construction equipment, farm vehicles, and horse-drawn wagons or carriages.
16. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
Explanation
