NM DMV Traffic Laws and Signs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate in New Mexico?
- A warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- A mandatory stop required
- A speed limit change
- A school zone ahead
Correct 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.
Question 2: In New Mexico, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct 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.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do in New Mexico?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Come to a complete stop and proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which lane should you use when driving on a multi-lane highway in New Mexico if you are not passing?
- The far left lane
- Either center lane
- The right lane (Correct answer)
- Any lane is acceptable
Correct 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.
Question 5: What does a solid white line between lanes on a New Mexico highway mean?
- Passing is prohibited (Correct answer)
- You may change lanes with caution
- You must exit the highway
- Merge required ahead
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
A solid white line between lanes indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited in that area.
Question 6: In New Mexico, when must you use your headlights?
- Only at night
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
- Whenever it is raining
- Only in tunnels and at night
Correct 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.
NM DMV Traffic Laws and Signs 1
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate in New Mexico?