New Mexico Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Take breaks about every hour to walk around and get fresh air

Take breaks — stop every hour or so, walk around and get some fresh air. Also get a normal night’s sleep before you leave, eat lightly, and do not take any medicine that can make you drowsy.

Correct answer: Enrolled in and attending a Traffic Safety Bureau–approved driver education course

A person 15 or older must be enrolled in and attending a driver education course approved by the Traffic Safety Bureau, which includes DWI education and practice driving.

Correct answer: Check traffic, then get out on the curb side if you can

Check traffic before you open the door. Get out on the curb side if you can. If you must use the street side, check traffic first and shut the door as soon as you can.

Correct answer: The brakes still work, but you may have to push very hard on the pedal

If the engine dies, keep a strong grip on the wheel — the steering will be harder to turn but you can turn it. Pull off the roadway. The brakes will still work, but you may have to push very hard on the brake pedal.

Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already on the main road

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Correct answer: Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot

Mirrors do not show the blind spots near the rear corners of your vehicle. You must turn your head and look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move before changing lanes.

Correct answer: A legal, slow-moving vehicle

Treat the bicycle as a legal, slow-moving vehicle. Provide the bicyclist with extra time and space to merge and to use turn lanes like other vehicles.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution.

Correct answer: Drive at least the minimum so you do not become a hazard to other drivers

No one should drive slower than the posted minimum speed limit. Some high-speed roads have minimums so slow drivers do not become a hazard; if the minimum is too fast for you, use another road.

Correct answer: Stay in your lane during the turn

Where signs or lane markings allow for two or more turning lanes, stay in your lane throughout the turn.

Correct answer: 20 to 40 minutes

Alcohol goes from your stomach into your blood and reaches your brain in 20 to 40 minutes. It affects the areas of your brain that control judgment and skill.

Correct answer: The knowledge test and the vision test

To obtain an instructional permit you must pass the knowledge test and the vision test. The road test comes later, when you apply for the provisional license.

Correct answer: Take the keys and lock the doors

Never leave the ignition keys in a parked vehicle. It is a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle.

Correct answer: Keep your eyes on the road and quickly shift to neutral

If the gas pedal sticks, keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when it is safe, and then turn off the engine.

Correct answer: You can get through it without having to stop and block it

Do not enter an intersection unless you can get through it without having to stop. Wait until traffic ahead clears so you do not block the intersection.

Correct answer: Turn your head and look directly through the rear window

When backing, place your right arm on the back of the seat, turn around and look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your mirrors — they do not show what is directly behind you. Back slowly.

Correct answer: Slow down and yield to bicyclists in the roadway

Sharrows are painted where a road is too narrow for side-by-side sharing. They mean bicyclists may take the whole travel lane; as a motorist, slow down and yield to bicyclists, and pass only when the roadway width allows.

Correct answer: You may safely turn in the direction of the arrow

A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green.

Correct answer: On the right-hand side of the road

When your driving speed is slower than other vehicles, you should travel on the right-hand side of the road. Speed should also be adjusted for adverse conditions.

Correct answer: Every time you change lanes or turn, even if you do not see anyone else

Always use turn signals when changing lanes or turning. Signal even when you do not see anyone else around — it is easy to miss someone who needs to know what you are doing.