Parking and Traffic Violations — New Mexico Driver's License Practice Test

This New Mexico Driver's License Parking and Traffic Violations practice set has 34 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 72% on the real New Mexico Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Parking and Traffic Violations bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What are drivers responsible for when their vehicle is parked?

   • Making sure the parked vehicle is not a hazard — Correct answer
   • Only paying the parking meter
   • Nothing, once the engine is off
   • Leaving the hazard lights on at all times

   Explanation: Drivers are responsible for making sure that their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked.

   Handbook: Parking and Traffic Violations — Parking responsibility

2. When you park, where should the vehicle be relative to traffic?

   • Far enough from travel lanes to avoid interfering, and visible from both directions — Correct answer
   • Partly in the travel lane to save space
   • Just past a curve so it is hidden
   • Anywhere, as long as the brake is set

   Explanation: Park far enough from any travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic, and where it is visible to vehicles approaching from either direction.

   Handbook: Parking and Traffic Violations — Parking safely

3. Where should you park whenever possible?

   • In a designated parking area — Correct answer
   • On the nearest sidewalk
   • In the closest travel lane
   • On a crosswalk

   Explanation: Always park in a designated area if possible.

   Handbook: Parking and Traffic Violations — Parking safely