Traffic Control Devices — New Mexico Driver's License Practice Test
70 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
What color are service signs, and what do they show?
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This New Mexico Driver's License Traffic Control Devices practice set has 70 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 Traffic Control Devices bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Which of the following are traffic control devices?
- Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings — Correct answer
- Only traffic signals
- Only road signs
- Only pavement markings
Explanation: Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs and pavement markings.
Handbook: Traffic Control Devices — Overview
When a police officer, highway worker or school crossing guard directs traffic, what must you do?
- Obey their directions — Correct answer
- Follow the traffic signals instead
- Ignore them if a signal is present
- Only obey them in work areas
Explanation: Traffic control can also be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel or school crossing guards, and you must obey directions from these people.
Handbook: Traffic Control Devices — Persons Directing Traffic
What are traffic signals?
- Lights that tell you when or where to stop and go — Correct answer
- Painted lines on the roadway
- Signs that show distance to a city
- Reflectors on the side of the road
Explanation: Traffic signals are lights that tell you when or where to stop and go.
Handbook: Traffic Control Devices — Traffic Signals