New Mexico Permit Practice Test 3
26 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Mexico?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New Mexico Driver Manual (ver 11.19.19). 13 of the 21 New Mexico questions in this test cover rules that are specific to New Mexico or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Mexico?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 5 feet
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B. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to the hydrant in an emergency.
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On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?
- A Slow down and pass with care
- B Continue, since the bus is on the other side
- C Stop
- D Stop only if children are visible
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C. Stop
You must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing whether it is on your side, the opposite side or at an intersection you are approaching. Children may cross in front of the bus.
What does a dashed white line between two lanes going the same way mean?
- A You may cross it to change lanes when safe
- B You may not change lanes
- C It separates opposite directions
- D It marks the edge of the road
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A. You may cross it to change lanes when safe
A dashed white line between same-direction lanes means you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe. White lines separate traffic going the same way; yellow lines separate opposite directions.
What color are construction and maintenance work area signs?
- A Orange with black letters or symbols
- B Yellow with black letters or symbols
- C White with red letters
- D Green with white letters
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A. Orange with black letters or symbols
Work area signs are generally diamond or rectangular, orange with black letters or symbols. They warn that people are working on or near the roadway.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 9
Your car has an automatic shoulder belt that moves into place by itself when you close the door. What else should you do before driving?
- A Buckle the separate lap belt as well
- B Nothing; the shoulder belt protects you on its own
- C Tuck the shoulder belt behind your back for comfort
- D Move your seat as far back as it will go
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A. Buckle the separate lap belt as well
If your car has an automatic shoulder belt, you must still buckle the lap belt. Without it, you could slide out from under the shoulder belt in a collision and be hurt or killed. Wear both parts every time.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 6