New Mexico Permit Test (MVD Written Test) — All Questions
5 questions
In good conditions, New Mexico recommends a following distance of at least:
- a.Three seconds✓
- b.Ten seconds
- c.One second
- d.Two car lengths
A minimum three-second following distance gives you time to react. Increase it in rain, dust, or other poor conditions. (New Mexico Driver Manual, following distance)
A school bus ahead stops and shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:
- a.Pass slowly on the left
- b.Continue if you see no children
- c.Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds✓
- d.Honk and drive around it
You must stop for a school bus loading or unloading with flashing red lights and stop arm out, and remain stopped until it withdraws them. (New Mexico Driver Manual, school buses)
When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Give a full lane and extra following distance✓
- b.Share the lane side by side
- c.Expect the rider to always use turn signals
- d.Follow closer because motorcycles stop faster
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane and are easy to miss. Give them room and check your blind spots before changing lanes. (New Mexico Driver Manual, sharing the road)
New Mexico texting-while-driving rule for all drivers is that:
- a.Reading or sending text messages while driving is prohibited✓
- b.Only new drivers are restricted
- c.Texting is allowed below 25 mph
- d.Texting is allowed at red lights only
New Mexico prohibits reading or sending text messages while driving. Set your phone before you drive and keep your attention on the road. (New Mexico Driver Manual, distracted driving)
The safest first action if your vehicle begins to skid is to:
- a.Close your eyes and coast
- b.Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go✓
- c.Speed up to regain traction
- d.Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
Take your foot off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want to go. Avoid slamming the brakes, which can worsen a skid. (New Mexico Driver Manual, skid control)