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

Answer

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Answer

You must yield to vehicles already traveling inside the roundabout before entering.

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

New Mexico law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks at all times.

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

Answer

You must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

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

Answer

When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.

NM DMV - New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test