New Mexico permit test: being fit to drive
Vision, fatigue, health, emotions and cell phone use. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key being fit to drive rulesShow the rules
- Children should be secured in the rear seat; never put a child in the front passenger seat, especially with an air bag. (p. 6)
- The law requires all children under 12 to wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is moving. (p. 6)
- In New Mexico it is illegal to drive without wearing safety belts, and you should make sure passengers use belts or child restraints. (p. 6)
- Never drive sleepy; it is better to stop and sleep for a few hours than to gamble on staying awake. (p. 31)
- You must have at least 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without glasses or contacts. (p. 31)
- Eat lightly before a trip; a big meal can make some people sleepy. (p. 31)
- Stop every hour or so, or whenever you need to, to stay alert. (p. 31)
- People with epilepsy must be stable and seizure free for 6 months before being issued a license. (p. 33)
- If you see a doctor for a heart condition, ask whether it could affect your ability to drive safely. (p. 33)
- Some towns make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving unless you use a hands-free device. (p. 33)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample being fit to drive questions
1.How long must a person with epilepsy be seizure free before getting a New Mexico license?
- A12 months
- B1 month
- C6 months
- D3 months
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✓ C. 6 months
People with epilepsy must be stable and seizure free for 6 months before being issued a license.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 33
2.Why should you never drink alcohol while you are taking other drugs?
- AAlcohol makes medicine work better
- BThe drugs can multiply alcohol's effects
- CThe drugs cancel out the alcohol
- DIt only matters with illegal drugs
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✓ B. The drugs can multiply alcohol's effects
Other drugs can multiply the effects of alcohol or add effects of their own, which can be dangerous or even deadly.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 33
3.You are very angry after an argument and need to go somewhere. What should you do first?
- ADrive fast to get it over with
- BDrive to clear your head
- CCall someone while you drive
- DCool off before you drive
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✓ D. Cool off before you drive
If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off and stay off the road until you are calm.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 33
4.In some New Mexico towns, when is talking on a cell phone while driving legal?
- AOnly on roads outside town limits
- BOnly for calls under 1 minute long
- COnly when using a hands-free device
- DOnly while stopped at red lights
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✓ C. Only when using a hands-free device
Some towns make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving unless you use a hands-free device.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 33