New Mexico Car / Permit Practice Test 8

11.As a driver approaching sharrow markings, what should you do?

Pass quickly no matter how wide the road isSlow down, yield to riders, and pass only where width allowsTreat the marking as a bicycles-only lane you may not crossSound the horn so the rider moves aside

12.Two vehicles on crossing streets reach a four-way stop at the very same moment. Who moves first?

The vehicle traveling straight throughThe vehicle on the leftThe driver who signals firstThe vehicle on the right

13.How much supervised practice driving must be completed before a provisional license is issued?

20 hours, with 5 at night30 hours, with 10 at night50 hours, with 10 at night100 hours, with 20 at night

14.May a driver cross a solid yellow line in order to turn into a driveway?

Only when a police officer directs you toNo, a solid yellow line may never be crossedOnly if the driveway serves a businessYes, provided the turn can be made safely

15.What two conditions must a parked vehicle meet so it is not a hazard?

It must be clear of the travel lane and visible from both directionsIt must be facing downhill and within a foot of the curbIt must be under a streetlight and pointed toward trafficIt must be locked and have the flashers running

16.Why should you never drink alcohol while taking other drugs?

Alcohol makes most medicines work faster and betterThe combination is illegal only for commercial driversAlcohol neutralizes most prescription drugsThe combination may multiply the effects and threaten your health

17.With no sign posted, what is the limit on New Mexico public highways?

45 mph50 mph55 mph65 mph

18.About how far ahead do safer drivers look down the road?

Just past the hood of the vehicleAbout one car lengthAbout ten seconds aheadAbout two seconds ahead

19.Two vehicles reach an intersection that has no stop sign, yield sign, or signal. Who has to yield?

The slower vehicle yieldsThe vehicle turning yields to the vehicle going straightYou yield to the vehicle coming from your rightYou yield to the vehicle coming from your left

20.Two solid yellow lines are painted between opposing lanes of traffic. What does this mean?

The lane between them is reserved for busesPassing is allowed during daylight hoursPassing is barred for traffic in both directionsOnly the faster direction of travel may pass