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

Answer

A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as a four-way stop — all drivers must stop and yield appropriately.

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

Answer

You must stop at least 10 feet behind a school bus displaying red flashing lights and not proceed until the lights stop flashing.

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

Answer

On a divided highway with a physical median or barrier, vehicles on the opposite side are not required to stop for a school bus.

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

Answer

In New Mexico, drivers must yield to an organized funeral procession and not interrupt it, even when you have a green light.

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

Answer

Vehicles on a public road have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from a private driveway or alley.

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