New Mexico Permit Practice Test 6
26 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What does New Mexico law say about the driver wearing a safety belt?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New Mexico Driver Manual (ver 11.19.19). 11 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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What does New Mexico law say about the driver wearing a safety belt?
- A It is illegal to drive without one
- B It is required only on interstates
- C It is only recommended
- D It is required only for drivers under 18
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A. It is illegal to drive without one
In New Mexico it is illegal to drive without wearing your safety belt. Belts greatly reduce your chance of being hurt or killed in a crash.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 6
In New Mexico, what is the maximum speed in a school zone with a posted speed limit?
- A 15 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 25 mph
- D 10 mph
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A. 15 mph
New Mexico's school-zone speed limit is 15 mph where the zone is posted. Children can dart out without looking, so drive slowly and watch carefully.
What does a white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing mean?
- A Trains do not run here anymore
- B Stop only at night
- C Yield to trains
- D The crossing is gated
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C. Yield to trains
The crossbuck has the same meaning as a yield sign: you must yield to crossing trains. Slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 8
In New Mexico, how close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 25 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 25 feet
New Mexico's manual says not to park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars near a crosswalk hide pedestrians from drivers.
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You are on a highway divided by a grass median. A school bus traveling toward you on the other side of the median stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
- A Stop until the red lights go off
- B Stop, then pass at 10 mph
- C Stop only if you are in the left lane
- D You are not required to stop
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D. You are not required to stop
You do not have to stop if the bus is traveling toward you and the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier. Still watch for children near the road.