New Mexico MVD Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is you must stop and yield to the vehicles on the roadway.

When leaving an alley, a driveway, or a parking lot to enter a roadway, stop before driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area and proceed slowly. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching vehicles. Vehicles entering from a private road or driveway must yield to vehicles on a public street or roadway.

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Pull the vehicle completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is do any of the above.

To avoid a collision or at least reduce its severity, you have three options to choose from, depending on the situation: Slow down or stop, turn away, or even speed up.

Not quite. The answer is maintain an adequate space cushion.

To lower the risk of collision, try to keep plenty of space between your vehicle and other vehicles, both in front of you and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is Yield to the pedestrian.

A pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog is very likely blind or sight impaired. You must always yield to blind pedestrians. Do not sound your horn or rev your engine around a blind pedestrian; it could startle the pedestrian or mask vital audible cues that the blind pedestrian relies on.

Source: Right-of-Way, Rules of the Road, New Mexico Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

In New Mexico, you must always yield to a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls. When approaching pedestrians who are walking on or crossing the roadway, slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

Not quite. The answer is four-second sight distance rule

You must not drive faster than the distance you can see. Use the four-second sight distance rule for safe driving. Pick a stationary object that is as far ahead as you can see. Then count how many seconds it takes you to reach that object. If it takes you less than four seconds to reach it, you are driving too fast. You should also use this rule at night to make sure that you are not "over-driving" your headlights.

Not quite. The answer is check your vehicle's blind spots.

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. Once the mirrors reveal safe conditions for the maneuver, check your vehicle's blind spots by glancing over your shoulder to the rear in the direction of the maneuver.

Not quite. The answer is your right turn signal

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Vehicles enter or exit the roundabout by traveling toward the right. Therefore, you must use your right turn signal to exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt.

It is considerably more dangerous to be unrestrained in a crash. Your chances of surviving a crash are up to five times greater if you stay inside the protection of your vehicle. If you are wearing your safety belt, you are much more likely to be conscious and unhurt and hence able to escape if you are trapped. Your safety belt also helps keep you behind the wheel no matter what happens. You can’t control your vehicle if you slide out from behind the wheel.

Not quite. The answer is When you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following a vehicle within 200 feet

In New Mexico, you must dim your high beams when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following a vehicle within 200 feet. Avoid shining your high beams on any other occupied vehicle. If you dim your high beams before they shine on other vehicles, those other drivers may extend you the same courtesy. [Use Your Lights, Basic Driving, Safe Driving Tips, New Mexico Driver Manual],

Source: NM Stat § 66-3-831

Not quite. The answer is swinging wide to the left.

If you swing wide to the left, the driver behind you may think that you are actually turning left and may try to pass you on the right. That can lead to a collision.

Not quite. The answer is stop and yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at intersections or in crosswalks.

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge.

If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge safely.

Not quite. The answer is low-beam headlights.

High beams help you see farther ahead, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. New Mexico law requires you to dim your headlights when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

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 Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet.

New Mexico law requires you to signal for at least 100 feet before you turn. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The vehicle you don't see could end up being the most dangerous.

Source: Letting Others Know What You Are Doing, Communicating, New Mexico Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is the lap belt and shoulder belt

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use the lap and shoulder belts together. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across your hipbones or upper thighs. It should never be positioned across the abdomen or the soft part of your stomach. The shoulder belt should be fitted snugly across the chest and middle of the shoulder.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging or talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving include text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.