NM DMV Traffic Laws and Signs 2

Question 1

What should you do when you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Yield and wait until the pedestrian has fully crossed

Answer

New Mexico law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks and wait until they have fully crossed.

Question 2

What is the meaning of a pennant-shaped sign in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

No passing zone

Answer

The pennant-shaped yellow sign is used exclusively to mark the beginning of a no-passing zone on two-lane highways.

Question 3

In New Mexico, how far from a railroad crossing must you stop if a train is approaching?

Accepted Answer

At least 15 feet

Answer

New Mexico requires drivers to stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail when a train is approaching or crossing signals are active.

Question 4

When may a driver legally pass another vehicle on the right in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right

Answer

Passing on the right is permitted in New Mexico only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a sufficient paved lane to do so safely.

Question 5

What does a double solid yellow center line mean on a New Mexico road?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions

Answer

Double solid yellow center lines indicate that passing is strictly prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction.

NM DMV - New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

NM DMV - New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

NM DMV Traffic Laws and Signs 2