New Mexico Full Mock Test

Welcome to the New Mexico Full Mock Test

This mock test will select random questions from our database, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated time limit. You will be shown correct answers and an explanation for each question at the end of the quiz.

Each question approximates the style and type used for your real knowledge test and comes from one of the following categories: Occupant Protection, Traffic Controls, Laws and Rules of the Road, Visual Search, Lane Control, Turns, Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Positioning, Sharing the Road, Special Driving Situations, Handling Emergencies, Driver Readiness, Alcohol and Drugs, Additional Driving Laws/Rules.

Instructions:

1. The test will begin after you select the Start Quiz button below.
2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
4. A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click Submit to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click Start Quiz to begin.

When you are safely parked and waiting, which action can reduce unnecessary fuel use and emissions?

Switch off the engine when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Shift into neutral but keep the engine running.

Rev the engine occasionally.

Keep the engine running at idle.

None

Your traffic light turns green. What should you do before entering the intersection?

Look only for pedestrians.

Check that the intersection is clear and watch for traffic that may not stop.

Sound your horn before moving.

Enter immediately because all other traffic must stop.

None

What makes up your total stopping distance?

Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.

Braking distance only.

Reaction distance only.

The length of your vehicle and the width of the road.

None

A green signal changes to yellow as you approach. What should you do?

Accelerate to enter before the red signal.

Make a turn instead of proceeding straight.

Stop in the intersection.

Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise continue through cautiously.

None

When is a child ready to use an adult seat belt without a booster seat?

When the child's feet can touch the vehicle floor.

When the lap-and-shoulder belt fits the child correctly without a booster.

As soon as the child weighs 40 pounds.

As soon as the child turns 6.

None

Why might your brakes be less effective after driving through deep water?

The engine automatically reduces braking power.

Water on the braking surfaces can reduce friction.

Water increases the pressure inside the tires.

Water causes the brake pedal to become disconnected.

None

A farmer is moving cattle across the road ahead. What should you do?

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to make the cattle move faster.

Drive around the animals on the shoulder.

Accelerate through before the cattle block the road.

None

What does this warning sign indicate?

A left curve is ahead.

A left turn is prohibited.

Slippery pavement.

A T-intersection.

None

How should you determine the lawful maximum speed on a two-lane undivided highway?

Always use 55 mph in every state.

Match the speed of the fastest vehicle on the road.

Follow the posted or applicable state speed limit and reduce speed when conditions require it.

Always use 65 mph in every state.

None

10.

What should you do when approaching a crosswalk, even if no pedestrian is immediately visible?

Drive onto the crosswalk before checking both sides.

Assume the crossing is clear if traffic ahead is moving.

Scan for pedestrians and be prepared to slow or stop.

Increase speed to clear the crossing quickly.

None

11.

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its lights and siren operating?

Stop wherever you are, even if you block an intersection.

Accelerate and stay ahead of it.

Yield and move safely out of its path.

Move toward the middle of the roadway.

None

12.

A vehicle ahead is reversing from a driveway into your road. What should you do?

Move into the opposing lane without slowing.

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and warn the driver if necessary.

Accelerate past it before it enters your lane.

Continue at the same speed because you have the right-of-way.

None

13.

What does NEV stand for?

Noncommercial enforcement vehicle.

National emergency vehicle.

Neighborhood electric vehicle.

New energy van.

None

14.

What should you check before making a right turn?

Only vehicles approaching from the left.

Your mirrors, blind spot, and the area for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Only the traffic directly ahead.

Your speedometer but not your surroundings.

None

15.

When may passing on the right be permitted?

Whenever you exceed the speed of the vehicle ahead.

At any railroad crossing.

On a road with two or more lanes travelling in your direction, when it is safe and legal.

By driving onto the shoulder whenever traffic is slow.

None

16.

The motorcyclist ahead extends an arm straight to the left as shown. What does the signal indicate?

The rider is slowing or stopping.

The rider intends to move or turn left.

The rider intends to move or turn right.

The rider is asking you to pass.

None

17.

What should you do if an animal suddenly appears in or near your lane?

Slow down or brake in a controlled way and avoid a dangerous sudden swerve.

Accelerate past the animal.

Swerve sharply into another lane without checking.

Sound your horn continuously while maintaining speed.

None

18.

What should you do at the flashing red signal shown?

Wait until it stops flashing.

Stop completely and proceed when safe.

Continue without slowing.

Stop and reverse direction.

None

19.

Which uses of vehicle lights should you avoid? Select all that apply.

Leaving high beams on when they would cause glare for approaching traffic.

Flashing your headlights simply because another driver annoyed you.

Using lights in a way that dazzles other road users.

Using appropriate lights during daytime poor visibility.

20.

Before entering a lane marked for buses or public transit, what should you do?

Use the lane whenever no bus is visible.

Assume all vehicles may use it outside rush hour.

Enter whenever ordinary traffic is congested.

Check the signs and pavement markings to see whether your vehicle is allowed to enter.

None

21.

What does this sign indicate?

The divided highway ends ahead.

A lane ends ahead.

The road becomes one-way.

A mandatory turn is ahead.

None

22.

Before crossing a sidewalk to enter or leave a driveway, what should you do?

Yield to pedestrians and cross only when it is safe.

Use your horn to make pedestrians give way.

Stop on the sidewalk while checking traffic.

Accelerate so you clear the sidewalk quickly.

None

23.

What should you do if you are involved in a collision and someone may be injured?

Leave the scene to avoid blocking traffic.

Continue driving and report it later.

Stop and call 911 for emergency assistance.

Move injured people immediately regardless of the circumstances.

None

24.

What does this sign indicate?

Turns are prohibited.

The road curves left ahead.

Left turns are prohibited.

Traffic in the designated lane must turn left.

None

25.

What should you do if you find a disability parking placard after you have reported it lost or stolen?

Do not use it and follow the issuing agency's instructions for returning or disposing of it.

Begin using it again immediately.

Give it to another eligible person.

Keep it as a spare placard.

None

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