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Traffic Laws and Signs Flashcards

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  1. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate in New Mexico?

    Answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead

    Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

  2. In New Mexico, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

    Answer: 20 mph

    New Mexico law requires drivers to reduce speed to 20 mph in school zones when children are present or the flashers are active.

  3. What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do in New Mexico?

    Answer: Come to a complete stop and proceed when safe

    A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign — you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

  4. Which lane should you use when driving on a multi-lane highway in New Mexico if you are not passing?

    Answer: The right lane

    New Mexico law requires drivers to keep right except when passing, making the right lane the standard travel lane on multi-lane roads.

  5. What does a solid white line between lanes on a New Mexico highway mean?

    Answer: Passing is prohibited

    A solid white line between lanes indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited in that area.

  6. In New Mexico, when must you use your headlights?

    Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet

    New Mexico requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and anytime visibility drops below 500 feet due to weather or other conditions.

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