New Mexico Car Driving Permit Test-1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

Q.2

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Q.3

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
Has the right-of-way.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Q.4

This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
Work crew ahead.
Side road.
Playground ahead.

Q.5

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

Q.6

When driving in work zones, you should:

Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.
Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

Q.7

Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.
Help maintain driver alertness.
Are distracting activities.
Are not distracting activities.

Q.8

If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

Vehicle control problems.
Squealing brakes.
Slack in the steering.

Q.9

This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on the road.
The road narrows ahead.
There is a series of curves ahead.

Q.10

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Q.11

Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True
False

Q.12

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

Q.13

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.14

When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
Check your blind spot.
Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
All of the above.

Q.15

This sign means:

You must drive slowly and sound your horn.
A bus stop is ahead.
You are entering a school's parking lot.
A school zone is ahead.

Q.16

This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

Q.17

When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.18

If you are getting tired while driving, you should:

Stop and either get rest or change drivers.
Drink something with caffeine.
Open a window.

Q.19

You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.
Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.
Maintaining a steady speed.

Q.20

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability
Braking distance
Reaction distance
Perception time

Q.21

What does this road sign mean?

Falling rocks
Trucks use second gear
Steep hill

Q.22

The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.
Only an airbag.
Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.
No safety restraints.

Q.23

Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.
Regulatory signs.
School zone signs.
Guide signs.

Q.24

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.
Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.
Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

Q.25

In traffic moving attomph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
Stay within that speed range.
Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

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