New Mexico MVD Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Car B

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car B has turned correctly into the closest lane. Car A has incorrectly turned into the farthest lane.

Source: Turning, General Rules, Rules of the Road, New Mexico Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around.

Median crossovers are for use only by authorized vehicles such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is keep the steering wheel straight.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight. Do not turn except in an emergency. (If you must turn, do it slowly, or else your vehicle may skid.) Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.

Not quite. The answer is A loading zone or some other restriction

There are many areas where you cannot park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking. Other parking restrictions are indicated by curbs painted in different colors. Yellow painted curb indicates a loading zone or some other restriction.

Not quite. The answer is Slower vehicles should use the right lane, and faster vehicles should use the left lane.

Where there are three or more lanes going in the same direction, the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic. The left lane is for drivers who want to go faster or pass. Slower vehicles and those exiting the highway should normally use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In New Mexico, it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (Note: The New Mexico Driver Manual incorrectly states that the distance is 50 feet.)

Source: NM Stat § 66-7-351

Not quite. The answer is The recommended position of the hands on the steering wheel of a vehicle without airbags

This picture represents the most effective position (10 o'clock and 2 o'clock) of the hands on the steering wheel of a vehicle without airbags. On a vehicle with airbags, however, it can be dangerous to place your hands that high on the steering wheel. The driver's airbag deploys out of the steering wheel at very high speed and might drive your hands into your face or even injure your hands. If you're driving a vehicle with airbags, keep your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

Not quite. The answer is the reaction distance.

The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called the reaction distance. Your total stopping distance equals the sum of your perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.

Not quite. The answer is the left lane.

When there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic. The left lane is for drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left. Slower vehicles and those turning right should use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Never drive off the paved portion of the road. Usually, you should pass another vehicle on the left. However, if the vehicle is signaling a left turn, pass on the right. The passing lane must always be clear.

Not quite. The answer is left turns

Drivers from either direction may use a shared center lane for left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

Not quite. The answer is Within 18 inches of the curb

When you parallel park in New Mexico, you must park within 18 inches of the curb. You may not park on the road side of another parked vehicle (double parking). (Note: There are many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs that prohibit or limit parking.)

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign indicates that the divided highway ends. Traffic travels in both directions on the same roadway ahead. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is drivers approaching from either direction.

According to New Mexico law, you may not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction within 1,000 feet. Also, you may not make a U-turn where signs prohibit doing so.

Not quite. The answer is leftmost

On multilane roads, the leftmost lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and may suddenly change lanes in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the rightmost lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

Not quite. The answer is not pass the stopped vehicle.

When a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle even if there are two lanes available. This is a frequent hazard for pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is signal just after you pass through the intersection.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, signal just after you pass through the intersection. If you signal earlier, another driver may think you are turning at the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and yield to traffic.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Source: Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices, Rules of the Road, New Mexico Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is a greater following distance

Vehicles such as buses and post office vans make frequent stops. When following one of them, you should maintain a greater following distance than usual.