Traffic Signs & Signals — 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. Traffic Signs & Signals: 133 questions. Updated

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TopicTraffic Signs & Signals
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Questions (133)

1. This road sign means:
  1. Intersection ahead.
  2. Merging traffic.
  3. Steep hill ahead. ✓

Answer: C. Steep hill ahead.

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2. This sign means:
  1. There is a detour ahead.
  2. You must stop for flaggers.
  3. The road ahead is closed to traffic.
  4. The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance. ✓

Answer: D. The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

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3. This sign is a:
  1. Service sign.
  2. Regulatory sign.
  3. Warning sign. ✓

Answer: C. Warning sign.

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4. This sign means:
  1. Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
  2. Pedestrian crossing ahead. ✓
  3. Pedestrians must not cross here.

Answer: B. Pedestrian crossing ahead.

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5. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
  1. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
  2. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
  3. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. ✓
  4. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Answer: C. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

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6. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
  1. Maintain your normal driving speed.
  2. Stop and look for nearby police cars.
  3. Yield to pedestrians. ✓
  4. Increase your normal driving speed.

Answer: C. Yield to pedestrians.

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7. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
  1. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. ✓
  2. Accelerate as quickly as possible.
  3. Back up slowly.
  4. Not move until another driver waves you on.

Answer: A. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

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8. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
  1. Increase their speed.
  2. Come to a complete stop.
  3. Turn on their headlights.
  4. Slow down and proceed with caution. ✓

Answer: D. Slow down and proceed with caution.

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9. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
  1. There is an intersection just ahead.
  2. You are approaching a construction area.
  3. You will be required to turn left just ahead.
  4. The road will get narrower. ✓

Answer: D. The road will get narrower.

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10. Signs that are colored orange are:
  1. Work zone signs. ✓
  2. Regulatory signs.
  3. School zone signs.
  4. Guide signs.

Answer: A. Work zone signs.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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