New Mexico Car Driving Permit Test-14 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.
Steep grade ahead.

Q.2

This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
You must come to a complete stop.
Stop, if necessary.

Q.3

This sign means:

Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
Keep right.
Yield ahead.

Q.4

Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

Q.5

A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Q.6

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.

Q.7

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
You are less alert.
You calm down and can concentrate better.

Q.8

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.
Passenger vehicle.
Motorcycle.

Q.9

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

Q.10

Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
Slow down only if you think workers are present.

Q.11

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.
Move to the left lane.
Yield.
Speed up to pass.

Q.12

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.
You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.
You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

Q.13

When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use no lights.

Q.14

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Often, even at controlled intersections.
Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
Never. It confuses other drivers.

Q.15

When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
Always check your blind spot.

Q.16

You should not cross railroad tracks if there is not room for your entire vehicle on the other side.

True
False

Q.17

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Seat belts should still be worn.
Seat belts do not need to be worn.
Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

Q.18

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Buckle your safety belt.
Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts.
Both of the above.

Q.19

Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration.
Reaction time and coordination.
All of the above.

Q.20

Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.
Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
Have quicker reaction times.

Q.21

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.

Q.22

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway is:

40 mph.
55 mph.
75 mph.
85 mph.

Q.23

This sign means:

Lane ends.
No right turn.
Slippery when wet.
Two-way traffic.

Q.24

Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.
Judgment and physical coordination.
Knowledge.

Q.25

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.

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