Free New Mexico DMV Driving Mock Practice Exam 2026 / NM

Question 1

This sign means?

Accepted Answer

Maximum legal speed is 50 mph in ideal conditions.

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Maximum legal speed is 50 mph in all weather conditions.

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Minimum legal speed is 50 mph in ideal conditions.

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Minimum legal speed is 50 mph in all weather conditions.

Question 2

In which of these situations does the manual recommend a four-second following distance?

Accepted Answer

When following a motorcycle

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When driving on a straight, dry interstate

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When driving in a school zone

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When following a passenger car in light traffic

Question 3

After a school bus turns off its flashing red lights, when may you proceed?

Accepted Answer

After watching for children and confirming they have left the roadway and it is safe

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After sounding your horn once

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Only after the bus has driven out of sight

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Immediately, as soon as the lights go off

Question 4

What following distance does the New Mexico Driver Manual recommend under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

Three seconds

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Two car lengths

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Five car lengths

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One second

Question 5

You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights that is on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 6

How close to a hill or curve should you avoid starting a pass?

Accepted Answer

Within one-third of a mile

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Within one mile

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Within 100 feet

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Within 50 feet

Question 7

What type of sign is this?

Accepted Answer

U.S. route sign.

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State route sign.

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County route sign.

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Interstate route sign.

Question 8

This exit advisory speed sign means?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, maximum advised speed is 25 mph in ideal conditions.

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Minimum advised speed limit is 25 mph in ideal conditions.

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Slow down, maximum advised speed is 25 mph in all conditions.

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Minimum advised speed limit is 25 mph in all conditions.

Question 9

This sign means?

Accepted Answer

A flagger is stationed ahead to control road users.

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End of road construction.

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Road construction detour to the left.

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Road construction detour to the right.

Question 10

Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit in a New Mexico business or residential area?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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20 mph

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45 mph

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55 mph

Question 11

Which vehicles must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

School buses, taxis, other vehicles for hire and trucks carrying explosives or gasoline

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Only vehicles pulling trailers

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All passenger cars

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Only motorcycles

Question 12

If you feel your tires begin to hydroplane, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight

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Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder

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Brake hard immediately

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 13

This sign means?

Accepted Answer

Road workers are in or near the roadway.

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Snow removal ahead.

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Pedestrian crossing ahead.

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Road construction flagger ahead.

Question 14

On a wet New Mexico road, by about how much should you reduce your speed?

Accepted Answer

About 10 mph

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By two-thirds

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About 25 mph

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You do not need to slow down

Question 15

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are already in the middle of an intersection. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drive through the intersection first, then pull over

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Back out of the intersection

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Turn right to leave the intersection quickly

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Stop where you are in the intersection

Question 16

At a crossing with more than one set of tracks, what should you do after a train passes?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the train is well down the track, because a second train may be hidden

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Cross only if the gates are still down

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Cross immediately behind the last car

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Sound your horn and cross

Question 17

What is the maximum speed within a posted New Mexico school zone?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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25 mph

Question 18

At 55 mph, about how large a gap in oncoming traffic do you need to pass safely?

Accepted Answer

About 10 seconds

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About 20 seconds

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About 30 seconds

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About 3 seconds

Question 19

At what speed can most tires begin to lose traction and hydroplane in heavy rain?

Accepted Answer

About 50 mph

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Hydroplaning is not possible on rain

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About 80 mph

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About 20 mph

Question 20

How far before a stopped school bus with its special signals in operation must a New Mexico driver stop?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 feet

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At least 3 feet

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At least 100 feet

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At least 40 feet

Question 21

You hear a siren and see flashing lights behind you in New Mexico. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop

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Stop immediately in your lane

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Move to the left lane and continue

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Speed up to get out of the way

Question 22

Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit on New Mexico public highways that are not interstates?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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75 mph

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65 mph

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45 mph

Question 23

A pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane has what right-of-way in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Absolute right-of-way, and you should not sound your horn

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The same right-of-way as any pedestrian

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Right-of-way only in marked crosswalks

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None if the pedestrian crosses against a signal

Question 24

Under New Mexico's move-over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency, recovery or repair vehicle with flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Move into a lane not next to it if it is safe, and otherwise slow to a reasonable and prudent speed

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Maintain your speed and stay in your lane

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Stop completely until it moves

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Sound your horn as you pass

Question 25

Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit on New Mexico rural interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

75 mph

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80 mph

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65 mph

Answer

55 mph

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