New Mexico DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: 12 oz. of beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine, or 1 1/2 oz. of 80-proof liquor

One alcoholic drink is 1 1/2 oz. of 80-proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or a 5 oz. glass of wine. Specialty drinks can contain more alcohol and equal several normal drinks.

Correct answer: .02%

In New Mexico, if you are under 21 you can be arrested for driving with a BAC of .02%. For drivers 21 and older, the limit is .08%.

Correct answer: Twenty-five (25) years

Any DWI conviction will remain on your driving record for twenty-five years. Subsequent DWI convictions bring increased fines, more jail time and a longer license revocation.

Correct answer: Press yourself against the seat back and put your head against the head restraint

If your vehicle is hit from the rear, your body will be thrown backwards. Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint, and be ready to apply your brakes so you are not pushed into another vehicle.

Correct answer: Try to turn so you take a glancing blow rather than a head-on hit

If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front, try to turn so you take a "glancing blow" rather than being struck head on — you might even miss the other vehicle. Use your lap and shoulder belts to keep you behind the wheel.

Correct answer: Give the injured person anything to drink, not even water

Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water. Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding and cover the person with a blanket or coat to help prevent shock while you wait for help.

Correct answer: One passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member

Unless a licensed driver 21 or older is in the vehicle, a provisional driver may not have more than one passenger under 21 who is not a member of their immediate family.

Correct answer: It is required for work, school, religious activity, or medical necessity, with the proper signed statement

The restricted hours have specific exceptions: being accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older, or driving for family necessity, medical necessity, work, or school/religious activity — each backed by the required signed statement — or a medical emergency.

Correct answer: An alcohol- or drug-related offense during the provisional period

You cannot have been found guilty of, or have pending, an offense involving alcohol or drugs during the provisional period, and you must have no pending traffic violations and no conviction in the prior 90 days.

Correct answer: Buckle your lap belt as well

If you have an automatic shoulder belt, be sure to buckle your lap belt too. Otherwise, in a collision you could slide out from under the belt and be hurt or killed.

Correct answer: 25 feet

Do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parking closer blocks the view between drivers and people crossing.

Correct answer: 50 feet

Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. A vehicle parked closer can obstruct the view of the tracks.

Correct answer: 20 feet

Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street (or within 75 feet of the driveway on the other side of the street). Emergency vehicles need room to enter and exit.

Correct answer: It says who must yield — it does not give anyone the right-of-way

The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything you can to avoid striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances.

Correct answer: Even if that vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop

Drivers overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to that vehicle, even if it is slowing or coming to a stop.

Correct answer: Drive through the intersection first, then pull over

If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, drive through the intersection before you pull over to the right.

Correct answer: When the bus is coming toward you and the road is divided by a median or physical barrier

You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling toward you and the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier.

Correct answer: Take all necessary precautions to avoid injuring them

Under the White Cane Law (28-7-1 NMSA), a driver approaching a blind or visually impaired pedestrian carrying a predominantly white or metallic cane, or using a guide dog, must take all necessary precautions to avoid injuring them.

Correct answer: Overpasses and bridges

Overpasses and bridges can have icy spots even when other pavement is not icy, because they have no earth underneath to insulate them from the cold. Shady spots can also freeze first.

Correct answer: 50 mph

Most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph on a wet road, but in heavy rain your tires can lose all traction and ride up on the water — hydroplaning — at about 50 mph. Bald or worn tires lose traction at much lower speeds.

Correct answer: About 400 feet — about the length of a city block

At 50 mph it can take about 400 feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop — about the length of a city block. If you cannot see 400 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at 50 mph.

Correct answer: Do not enter

A "Do Not Enter" sign — a white horizontal line inside a red ball — means you cannot enter. You will see it at wrong-way ramp entrances, crossovers on divided roadways, and on one-way streets.

Correct answer: Is traveling less than 25 mph

A reflective orange triangle means a slow-moving vehicle traveling less than 25 mph, such as construction equipment, a farm vehicle, or a horse-drawn wagon.

Correct answer: Neither side may pass

Two solid yellow lines mean neither side can pass. You may cross a solid yellow line only to turn into a driveway when it is safe.

Correct answer: The dashed line is on your side

With a combined solid-and-dashed yellow line, you may pass if the dashed line is on your side. If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass.