Random Practice Exam (New Mexico)

Question 1

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

you may pass slower drivers crossing the track.

before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains.

All of the above.

Question 2

If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:

both vehicles must stop.

the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

the driver on the left must signal the driver on the right to go.

the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

Question 3

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your lane if:

you have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

you are at least 25 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

you can see both headlights in the rearview mirror.

Question 4

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:

make alcohol the focus of the event.

avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

Question 5

This road sign means:

Merging traffic

Steep grade ahead

Intersection ahead

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Question 6

When driving in travel lanes on the roadway:

you may make a U-turn if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

you may stop to let out passengers.

do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

you may make back up quickly if there are no vehicles behind.

Question 7

Taking drugs and alcohol together:

helps you get rid of the effects of alcohol in your body.

has no effect on your general driving ability.

increase the risk of causing a crash.

is no more dangerous than alcohol by itself.

Question 8

If the traffic lights are out of service when you approach an intersection, you:

must continue according to the rules of right-of-way.

must slow down and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign.

must proceed with caution.

Question 9

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 10

__________________ is a safe driving technique.

Using your high beam lights in the fog

Starring at the road ahead of your vehicle

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently

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Question 11

A defensive driver:

never drives below the speed limit.

knows when it is safe to pass other vehicles.

considers what other drivers might do and is always prepared to act.

Question 12

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 13

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

take your hands off the wheel

take your attention away from driving

take your eyes off the road

All of the above.

Question 14

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.

decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.

decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Question 15

In bad weather conditions, when visibility is low, drivers should:

drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.

speed up to get off the road quickly.

increase their following distance.

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Question 16

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

traffic is heavier.

most motorcyclists ride at night.

visibility is reduced.

Question 17

This road sign means:

Railroad Crossing

One Way

Limited parking

Question 18

This sign warns drivers that:

there is a one lane bridge ahead.

the right lane ends.

the road ahead is narrow.

Question 19

When passing a pedestrian who is walking on the road and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

keep driving, you have the right-of-way.

honk your horn to warn the pedestrian.

slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

Question 20

Roads are most slippery:

just before it rains.

when it stops raining.

when it first starts to rain.

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Question 21

Many crashes are caused by:

yielding the right of way.

frequently checking mirrors and blind spot.

maintaining a 4-second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.

driving too fast for conditions.

Question 22

If you become sleepy while driving you should:

get some rest or change drivers.

drink coffee.

open a window.

Question 23

To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:

placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides

next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

on the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.

Question 24

Drinking alcohol while taking drugs:

reduces the effects of the alcohol.

reduces the effects of the drug or medicine.

has no effect, they are different substances.

could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

Question 25

This road sign means:

No right turn

Divided highway ends

Lane ends

Two way Traffic

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Question 26

On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns close to the center line.

True

False

Question 27

If you stop along the road at night:

turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on.

turn on your headlights only.

turn off all your lights.

Question 28

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

The other driver.

Question 29

It is illegal to drive below the speed limit:

when the pavement is wet.

only in residential areas.

when driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.

only in rural areas.

Question 30

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane:

when you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

after about five seconds.

when you see the front bumper of the other vehicle in your mirror.

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Question 31

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

stop much more slowly

Question 32

This road sign means:

Merge right

Stop sign ahead

Reduction in lanes

Question 33

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You continue to yawn.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

All of the above.

Question 34

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

an advance warning sign.

a speed limit sign.

Question 35

It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:

you are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.

you must display a special permit in order to park here.

you are not allowed to park here.

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Question 36

What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

Stop.

Yield.

Slow down.

Question 37

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 38

When driving through a construction zone, drivers should:

come to a complete stop and watch for a flagger.

proceed carefully.

decrease their following distance.

Question 39

The shape of a route sign tells you:

the type of route you are on.

the speed limit on that route.

that the route you are on might be dangerous.

Question 40

A flashing yellow light:

warns drivers to proceed with caution.

is used at dangerous intersections.

All of the above.

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Question 41

This road sign tells drivers that:

they must change lane immediately.

they must turn either to the right or left.

the one-way street or roadway ahead ends.

None of the above.

Question 42

Drivers should use the horn:

if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.

only when necessary, to avoid collisions.

when feeling angry or upset.

to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Question 43

When preparing to drive, you should:

adjust your seat and mirrors.

shift the transmission to neutral.

pump the brakes.

Question 44

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

decrease the following distance.

increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.

increase the following distance.

None of the above.

Question 45

Blind spots are:

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that are easy to spot.

areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into mirrors.

traffic control devices.

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Question 46

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 47

This road sign means:

Narrow bridge

Yield right-of-way

Freeway on ramp

Roadway narrows or lane ends

Question 48

This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

suggested speed

maximum speed

minimum speed

Question 49

When a pedestrian carrying a white cane is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you, before making your right turn, you should:

use your horn to help the pedestrian cross the street.

turn off the ignition until the person crosses the street.

yield the right-of-way and wait until the pedestrian crosses the street.

Question 50

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

drive above the posted speed limit.

tailgate the driver in front of you.

relax and concentrate on driving.

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