New Mexico permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 6 questions.
How much space should you try to leave when passing a bicyclist in New Mexico?
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Sample sharing the road questions
How much space should you try to leave when passing a bicyclist in New Mexico?
- A At least two feet
- B At least three feet
- C At least one car width
- D At least five feet
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D. At least five feet
When passing a bicyclist, keep a safe distance, trying for at least five feet, and pass only when it is safe and legal. Bicycles are legal, slow-moving vehicles.
You just passed a bicyclist and want to turn right at the next corner. What should you do?
- A Turn right quickly in front of the bicyclist
- B Honk so the bicyclist stops
- C Turn from the left lane to avoid the bicyclist
- D Slow down and merge behind the bicyclist before turning
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D. Slow down and merge behind the bicyclist before turning
Do not make a sudden right turn after passing a bicyclist on your right. Slow down, let them go by, and merge behind them before turning.
What do "sharrows" painted in a traffic lane mean?
- A The lane is closed to bicycles at all times
- B Bicycles must ride on the sidewalk instead
- C Cars may not use the lane while bicycles are present
- D Bicyclists may use the whole lane and drivers should yield
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D. Bicyclists may use the whole lane and drivers should yield
Sharrows are shared-lane markings on roads too narrow for side-by-side sharing. They tell bicyclists they may take the whole lane and tell drivers to yield to bicyclists as needed.
According to the New Mexico manual, who must wear a well-fitting helmet when riding a bicycle?
- A Everyone, by law
- B Only riders on highways
- C Minors must; adults should
- D No one; helmets are only advised
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C. Minors must; adults should
The manual says adults should, and minors must, wear a well-fitting bicycle helmet. Bright clothing and good lights also help riders be seen.