General Driving Knowledge — New Mexico
New Mexico DMV practice test: 509 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 60 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | New Mexico Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 60 (12% of 509 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
mvd.newmexico.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (60)
1. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
- Turn into any lane.
- Turn into first lane. ✓
- Turn into second lane.
Answer: B. Turn into first lane.
2. You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
- Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
- Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes. ✓
- Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
- Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.
Answer: B. Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
3. To know where traffic is behind you:
- Frequently check your rearview mirror. ✓
- Turn and look out your back window.
- Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.
Answer: A. Frequently check your rearview mirror.
4. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
- Pull completely off the road and stop.
- Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road. ✓
- Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
- Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
Answer: B. Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
5. A U-turn is not permitted:
- In a parking lot.
- On or near any curve or hill. ✓
- On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.
Answer: B. On or near any curve or hill.
6. You are involved in an accident. You should:
- Stop immediately.
- Help the injured.
- Call the police.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
7. It is unlawful to drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
8. If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:
- Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway. ✓
- Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
- Stop.
Answer: A. Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
9. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
- Start to prepare to slow down.
- Flash your headlights.
- Sound a sharp blast of your horn. ✓
Answer: C. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.
10. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
- Slowing down to look at collision scene. ✓
- Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
- Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.
Answer: A. Slowing down to look at collision scene.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook