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New Mexico Permit Practice Test

Pass the New Mexico MVD Permit Test on your very first try! Take our FREE Permit Practice Test for the ultimate test preparation. Our Practice Test has 25 multiple choice questions, real scenarios, and gives immediate feedback.
25
Questions number
5
Mistakes Allowed
80%
Passing Score

New Mexico Teen Permit Practice Test Description

For teens to get an instructional learners permit within the state of New Mexico, they must pass a MVD exam. Our NM permit practice test is designed to help you gain the knowledge that you need to pass this written test.

Benefits of our NM Permit Practice Test

One of the most exciting things that teenagers look forward to is finally being able to get behind the wheel of a car. Before being handed their license, they must first earn their learners permit. Within the state of New Mexico, this is known as an instruction learners permit. You will receive your New Mexico driving permit after passing the written knowledge exam that is given at the department of motor vehicles. This exam tests teens on their basic knowledge of driving rules and road signs that they may encounter. While these questions are not exceedingly difficult, it is always best to be prepared. Our New Mexico driving permit practice test will help you study for the big day.

To apply for an instructional permit in New Mexico, teenagers must be at least 15 years old. In addition to completing the written knowledge exam, they must also pass a vision test and be enrolled in an acceptable driver?s education program. The MVD permit test includes 25 questions, 18 of which must be answered correctly in order to pass. These questions are randomized each time so that you never know which ones you will be asked. This is why it is important to take our New Mexico teen permit practice test multiple times. Like the actual exam, our practice test will quiz you on a variety of questions each time that you take it.

Some questions that you may find on our permit practice test include things like what to do when trying to pass a tractor trailer and what to do if you receive a traffic violation. In addition to our knowledge exam practice test, we also offer a road signs practice test. Road signs and their meaning are also asked on the MVD permit test, so this practice test can be especially helpful. All other information that you will need to know in order to be prepared for the permit test can be found within the official New Mexico driving manual.

New Mexico MVD Sample Test Questions

Anytime you want to merge with other traffic, you need a gap of how many seconds?
  • Three.
  • Four.
  • Two.
  • One.
At a speed of 55 mph, how much time do you need to pass safely?
  • 3 seconds.
  • 5 seconds.
  • 10 seconds.
  • 15 seconds.
  • 20 seconds.
Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and illegal. After consumption, how long does it take for alcohol to reach your brain?
  • Five to fifteen minutes.
  • Ten to twenty minutes.
  • Twenty to forty minutes.
  • Thirty to sixty minutes.
Everyone who operates a motor vehicle in New Mexico must have which type of insurance policy?
  • Motor vehicle liability insurance policy.
  • Life insurance policy.
  • Homeowners insurance policy.
  • Health insurance policy.
For a vehicle with automatic transmission, what must you do when starting the car?
  • Nothing. Simply turn on the ignition and go.
  • Put the shift selector in "park".
  • Sound the horn to let anyone nearby know you are about to move the vehicle.
  • None of the listed answers.