Sharing the Road — New Mexico Driver's License Practice Test

This New Mexico Driver's License Sharing the Road practice set has 30 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 Sharing the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What rights and responsibilities do bicycle drivers on the road have?

   • The same rights and responsibilities as drivers of cars — Correct answer
   • Fewer rights than pedestrians
   • No right to use the road
   • Rights only on bike paths

   Explanation: Bicycle drivers on roads have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of cars.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Bicycles

2. How much distance should you try to leave when passing a bicyclist?

   • At least five feet — Correct answer
   • At least one foot
   • At least ten feet
   • No clearance is required

   Explanation: Keep a safe distance when passing, trying for at least five feet, and pass only when safe and legal.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Passing bicyclists

3. What must motorists give bicyclists who merge and use turn lanes?

   • Extra time and space to merge and use turn lanes — Correct answer
   • The right to pass only on the right
   • Permission to ride on the sidewalk
   • Nothing extra

   Explanation: Motorists must provide bicyclists with extra time and space to merge and use turn lanes like other vehicles.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Passing bicyclists