New Mexico Car / Permit Practice Test 10

11.Where is the safest place in the vehicle to secure a child?

On the front passenger sideIn the front center, between two adultsAnywhere, as long as a belt is fastenedIn the back seat

12.An ambulance with its siren and flashing lights is coming toward you and you are already inside an intersection. What should you do?

Stop immediately where you areReverse out of the intersectionTurn left to leave the ambulance a clear pathDrive on through, then pull over to the right

13.Most signs that warn of a hazard ahead in New Mexico use which shape and color?

A yellow diamond carrying black symbols or wordsA blue rectangle with white symbolsA green square with white letteringA red octagon with white lettering

14.You have just passed a bicyclist and your turn is coming up on the right. What should you do?

Straddle the lane line while turningTurn immediately, before the rider catches upSound the horn and complete the turnSlow down and fall in behind the rider before turning

15.What does a red-and-white triangular sign that points downward require of you?

Slow down and let the other traffic go firstHalt fully and remain stopped for at least three secondsReverse direction because the road is closedSpeed up so you can merge quickly

16.What is the safer habit when getting out of a vehicle parked along a street?

Open the street-side door quickly so traffic sees itLeave the door open until you have gathered your belongingsCheck traffic first and exit on the curb side when possibleExit while the engine is still running

17.Why may a bicyclist legally ride in the middle of a traffic lane?

Only when riding in a groupOnly when no cars are behindTo set up a left turn, avoid being squeezed, or dodge hazardsOnly when riding downhill

18.You must stop quickly and your vehicle has no antilock brakes. What is the right technique?

Use the parking brake insteadShift to neutral and coast to a haltHold the pedal to the floor throughoutBrake hard without locking up, easing off and reapplying if a skid starts

19.How long must a provisional license be held before an unrestricted license is granted?

Twelve monthsTwenty-four monthsThree monthsSix months

20.How does the "three-second rule" tell you whether you are following too closely?

Count three seconds from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point until you reach itCount three seconds after the vehicle ahead brakesAllow three seconds for every 10 mph of speedCount three car lengths between the vehicles