NM DMV Right-of-Way Rules 2

Question 1

You approach an intersection where the traffic light is not working (dark). How should you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a four-way stop

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Treat it as a yield sign for all directions

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The driver on the larger road has the right-of-way

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Proceed without stopping since there is no signal

Question 2

A school bus has stopped on a two-lane road with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. You are approaching from behind. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 10 feet behind the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Change lanes to the left and pass the bus slowly

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Stop only if children are visible outside the bus

Question 3

You are approaching a school bus on a divided highway (with a median or barrier). The bus is on the opposite side. You must:

Accepted Answer

Continue driving at normal speed — divided highway exempts you

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Stop until the bus lights stop flashing

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Slow to 20 mph and proceed cautiously

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Yield only if you see children crossing

Question 4

A funeral procession is moving through an intersection. You are at a cross street with a green light. You should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the procession and allow it to pass without interruption

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Proceed through on your green light as normal

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Honk to alert the procession that you have the signal

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Pull into the procession since you have the right-of-way

Question 5

You are driving in a lane and another vehicle from a private driveway is attempting to enter the road ahead of you. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

You, since you are on the public road

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The vehicle in the driveway, if it arrived first

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Whoever is the larger vehicle

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It is shared — both must yield halfway

Question 6

A bicyclist is riding in a designated bike lane on your right, and you need to turn right at the next intersection. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the bicyclist before completing your right turn

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Turn right immediately — bikes must yield to turning cars

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Sound your horn to warn the cyclist and then turn

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Merge into the bike lane 100 feet early and then turn

Question 7

At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), two vehicles arrive at the same time. Vehicle A is on the north road; Vehicle B is on the east road. Vehicle A wants to go straight and Vehicle B wants to turn right. Who yields?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle A yields to Vehicle B since B is on the right

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Vehicle A yields to Vehicle B since B is turning right

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Vehicle B yields to Vehicle A since B is on the left

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Both vehicles must yield to each other equally