NM DMV Traffic Laws and Signs

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A warning of a potential hazard ahead

Answer

A mandatory stop required

Answer

A speed limit change

Answer

A school zone ahead

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and proceed when safe

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

Stop only if other vehicles are present

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The right lane

Answer

The far left lane

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Either center lane

Answer

Any lane is acceptable

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited

Answer

You may change lanes with caution

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You must exit the highway

Answer

Merge required ahead

Question 6

In New Mexico, when must you use your headlights?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only at night

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Whenever it is raining

Answer

Only in tunnels and at night