NM DMV Right-of-Way Rules

Question 1

At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at exactly the same time on roads that cross each other. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the left

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The larger vehicle

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The vehicle traveling faster

Question 2

When approaching a roundabout (traffic circle) in New Mexico, you must yield to:

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

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Vehicles entering from your right

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The first vehicle that entered the roundabout

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Vehicles entering from your left

Question 3

A pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the pedestrian and allow them to cross safely

Answer

Slow down only if the pedestrian is in your lane

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Yield only if the pedestrian has already stepped off the curb

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Proceed if you can pass before the pedestrian reaches your lane

Question 4

An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated is approaching from behind. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right and stop

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Speed up to clear the intersection ahead

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Maintain your speed so the emergency vehicle can judge your position

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Move to the left lane and slow down

Question 5

You are waiting to turn left at an intersection. Oncoming traffic has a green light. You must:

Accepted Answer

Wait until all oncoming traffic has cleared before turning

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Turn left quickly during a gap in oncoming traffic

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Turn left since you arrived at the intersection first

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Honk to signal your intent and then turn

Question 6

You are merging onto an interstate highway in New Mexico. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already traveling on the highway

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You do, because you are entering a new road

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The vehicle that is moving faster

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It depends on which lane the highway vehicle is in

Question 7

At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, the vehicle on the terminating road (the road that ends) must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicles on the through road

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Proceed first since they face more inconvenience stopping

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Have equal right-of-way with through traffic

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Sound the horn and then proceed