NM DMV Road Safety and Defensive Driving 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the wheels from locking so the driver can steer during hard braking

Answer

To stop the vehicle faster than regular brakes

Answer

To automatically apply brakes when a hazard is detected

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To reduce brake pad wear

Question 2

In New Mexico, what is the correct procedure when you are involved in a minor traffic accident with no injuries?

Accepted Answer

Move vehicles out of traffic if safe, exchange information, and report to police if required

Answer

Leave the scene immediately and report later

Answer

Wait in your vehicle without contacting anyone

Answer

Call 911 regardless of severity

Question 3

What distance should you maintain between your vehicle and a bicycle when passing in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

1 foot

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2 feet

Answer

5 feet

Question 4

When should a New Mexico driver use hazard lights?

Accepted Answer

When double-parked or a vehicle is disabled and stopped

Answer

While driving slowly in fog

Answer

While merging onto a highway

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When driving through construction zones

Question 5

What should a New Mexico driver do when driving through a flooded road?

Accepted Answer

Turn around and find an alternate route

Answer

Drive through quickly to minimize exposure

Answer

Stop and wait for the water to recede

Answer

Drive through slowly in a low gear

Question 6

What effect does doubling your speed have on stopping distance according to New Mexico DMV guidelines?

Accepted Answer

It quadruples your stopping distance

Answer

It doubles your stopping distance

Answer

It triples your stopping distance

Answer

It has no effect if ABS is equipped