NM DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3

Question 1

You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. There is no 'No Turn on Red' sign. What must you do before turning?

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, then turn when safe

Answer

You may turn right on red after stopping and yielding to all pedestrians and cross-traffic when safe to do so.

Question 2

You approach a railroad crossing where the gates are lowering and lights are flashing. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the gate rises and lights stop

Answer

You must stop when railroad crossing lights flash or gates lower, and wait until the gate is fully raised and lights stop before crossing.

Question 3

A yield sign requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give the right-of-way to cross traffic, stopping if necessary

Answer

A yield sign means slow down, check for cross traffic or pedestrians, and stop only if necessary to yield the right-of-way.

Question 4

When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road in New Mexico and cannot pass each other, which vehicle must back up?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle traveling downhill

Answer

The vehicle going downhill must yield and back up to a wider spot because it is safer and easier to back downhill than uphill.

Question 5

You are in a multi-lane roundabout and want to take the third exit (going nearly all the way around). Which lane should you use to enter?

Accepted Answer

The inner (left) lane, as it is best for exits requiring more travel

Answer

For exits beyond the halfway point of the roundabout, the inner lane is generally recommended so you can yield and exit without crossing multiple lanes at the last moment.

NM DMV - New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

NM DMV - New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

NM DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3