New Mexico Practice Test 3 - Practice Questions

Question 1

How do prescription and over-the-counter medications affect driving?

Accepted Answer

Many can cause drowsiness or impairment - always check the label and warnings

Answer

Only illegal drugs impair driving

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They never affect driving ability

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They improve concentration

Question 2

A vehicle entering a roundabout (traffic circle) must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

Answer

Stop completely before entering

Answer

Proceed immediately since they have right of way

Answer

Honk to alert drivers in the circle

Question 3

What is the purpose of an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent wheels from locking up so you can steer while braking hard

Answer

To stop your vehicle faster by automatically pumping brakes

Answer

To automatically apply brakes if you are distracted

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To increase braking distance on wet roads

Question 4

When approaching a stopped vehicle displaying a blue and red flashing light on the roadside, the safest and often legally required action is to:

Accepted Answer

Move over a lane if safe, or slow down significantly if you cannot

Answer

Maintain speed and stay in your lane

Answer

Stop in your lane until the vehicle leaves

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Speed up to pass quickly

Question 5

Brown signs are used to mark:

Accepted Answer

Recreational and cultural points of interest

Answer

Toll roads

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Detours

Answer

Emergency routes

FREE New Mexico DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 3 2026