Warning signs are placed along the roadways to

indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead.

What does this sign mean?

The road ahead is slippery when wet.

What does this sign indicate?

Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

Drinking alcohol and driving at night is especially dangerous because

your vision is already restricted.

At night, you should use the __________ to make sure that you are not “over-driving” your headlights.

four-second sight distance rule

A lighted red arrow means

you may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.

NM — New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division

New Mexico DMV Permit Practice Test

Free 25-question practice test. Instant feedback, explanations, and no sign-up required. Aim for 18/25 correct (72%) — that's the real New Mexico DMV passing score.

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In New Mexico, your vehicle liability insurance policy must have at least ________ in coverage for bodily injuries to one person in any one accident.

About the New Mexico DMV permit test

The New Mexico DMV written permit test is administered by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. To pass, you must answer at least 18 of 25 questions (72%) correctly. Questions are drawn from the official New Mexico driver's handbook.

This free practice test uses the same question format and topic distribution as the real exam: road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe-driving practices, parking rules, and DUI/DWI laws. Questions include full explanations so you learn as you go — not just whether you got it right.

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FAQs

How many questions are on this New Mexico DMV practice test?: This free practice test has 25 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real New Mexico DMV permit test.
What score do I need to pass?: The real New Mexico DMV test requires 72% to pass (18 correct answers out of 25). Aim for that same score on this practice test.
Is this practice test free?: Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.
Can I retake this practice test?: Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.

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About the New Mexico DMV permit test

FAQs

How many questions are on this New Mexico DMV practice test?

This free practice test has 25 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real New Mexico DMV permit test.

What score do I need to pass?

The real New Mexico DMV test requires 72% to pass (18 correct answers out of 25). Aim for that same score on this practice test.

Is this practice test free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.

Can I retake this practice test?

Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.