New Mexico MVD Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is on the right side of the island.

A traffic circle or rotary is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. In the traffic circle, keep right of the central island.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield before crossing the sidewalk.

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 then yield to pedestrians. Yield the right-of-way to approaching vehicles before you enter the roadway.

Source: NM Stat § 66-7-346

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

The White Cane Law enables persons who are blind, visually impaired, or who have other physical disabilities access to all roads and sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such blind pedestrian, and any driver who fails to take such precautions shall be liable in damages for any injury caused to such pedestrian.

Not quite. The answer is any of the above

In New Mexico, many common moving traffic violations carry points. Examples include the following: speeding (3 – 8 points), failing to yield (3 points), and failing to wear a safety belt (2 points). [Traffic Violations, Rules of the Road, New Mexico Driver Manual],

Source: NMAC 18.19.5.52

Not quite. The answer is a school zone ahead.

This sign indicates a school zone ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready. In New Mexico, the speed limit in a school zone when children are entering or leaving school is 15 mph when posted.

Not quite. The answer is Stop.

This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that is octagonal (eight sided). When you encounter this sign, you must come to a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection and yield to pedestrians and traffic. You can then proceed when the intersection is clear.

Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit (15 mph as shown on the sign) near schools when children are present. Fifteen miles per hour is the usual posted speed limit in New Mexico's school zones whenever children are going to school or leaving school.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to traffic.

This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that has an octagonal (eight-sided) shape. A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line or crosswalk if any. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

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

Not quite. The answer is white

Blind pedestrians may carry white canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. Blind pedestrians have the absolute right-of-way.

Not quite. The answer is The right-of-way is to be given, not taken.

The law states who must yield the right-of-way; it doesn't give anyone the right-of-way. You may encounter drivers or pedestrians who are not following the rules. In such situations, yield the right-of-way rather than risk a conflict that could result in an accident.

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