Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed — New Mexico Driver's License Practice Test

This New Mexico Driver's License Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed practice set has 35 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 Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What does the right-of-way law actually do?

   • It states who must yield; it does not grant anyone the right-of-way — Correct answer
   • It gives larger vehicles the right-of-way
   • It guarantees you the right-of-way at all intersections
   • It gives the right-of-way to whoever signals first

   Explanation: The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way.

   Handbook: Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed — Right-of-way basics

2. What is every driver's overriding duty regarding pedestrians and other vehicles?

   • Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or vehicle, regardless of circumstances — Correct answer
   • Proceed if you legally have the right-of-way, even if a crash would result
   • Yield only to vehicles, not pedestrians
   • Sound your horn and keep going

   Explanation: You must do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances.

   Handbook: Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed — Right-of-way basics

3. Must you yield to a pedestrian who is not obeying traffic controls?

   • Yes, you must always yield to a pedestrian — Correct answer
   • No, the pedestrian loses the right-of-way
   • Only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk
   • Only during daylight hours

   Explanation: You must always yield to a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls.

   Handbook: Right-of-Way, Intersections and Speed — Pedestrians