New Mexico DMV is administered by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), headquartered in Santa Fe. The official New Mexico written knowledge exam has 25 questions, and drivers must answer 18 correctly (72%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real New Mexico DMV test.
What makes the New Mexico DMV test unique?
New Mexico's 72% passing threshold is among the most lenient, but the exam emphasizes mountain passes (Sandia/Sangre de Cristo), flash-flood arroyo crossings, and high-altitude driving.
Under state flood law, drivers who proceed around warning barricades into flooded arroyos and require rescue can be billed for the cost.
Never cross a flooded arroyo, even if shallow-looking — tested as "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
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290 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign indicate?
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Children should ride in ____.
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Drugs can affect driving ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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What should you do if you encounter a flooded roadway and cannot judge its depth?
Alabama Driver Manual
If your brakes fail, you should first ____.
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What should you do if your engine catches fire while driving?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is an appropriate response after a crash?
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If a minor crash occurs and vehicles can be moved safely, what is the safest general response?
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The posted speed limit is ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when usually pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you cannot complete a pass safely?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Good steering control begins with ____.
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What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Alabama Driver Manual
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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What should you do before backing out of a driveway?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about roundabouts is NOT correct?
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What does it mean to 'yield the right-of-way'?
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What is the purpose of right-of-way rules?
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What does it mean when a pedestrian has the right-of-way in a crosswalk?
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A left turn on red may be allowed only ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when make a U-turn only?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do if you must stop on the roadway because of an emergency?
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you cancel your turn signal?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when preparing for a turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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What does it mean to 'double park'?
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Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
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What should you do when avoid cutting in front of a large truck because?
Alabama Driver Manual
Bicyclists generally have ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Pedestrians are at greatest risk ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
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What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
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Which of the following is true about sharing the road with cyclists?
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Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.
Explanation: New Mexico's BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over. It is 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.02% for drivers under 21.
Explanation: Any crash causing death, injury, or $500 or more in property damage must be reported.
Explanation: Cyclists are legally allowed — and often required — to ride on the road, not the sidewalk. The other two statements are correct.
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