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New Mexico permit test: sharing the road

Bicycles, large trucks and RVs and their blind spots. 14 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Bicycle drivers on roads have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of cars. (p. 28)
  2. When passing a bicyclist, keep a safe distance, trying for at least five feet, and pass only when safe and legal. (p. 28)
  3. Some bicyclists, especially young children, behave unexpectedly, so watch for sudden movements and lane changes. (p. 29)
  4. Adults should, and minors must, wear a well-fitting helmet. (p. 29)
  5. Sharrows are shared lane markings; they show bicyclists may take the whole lane and drivers must yield to them as needed. (p. 29)
  6. Bicyclists must travel in the same direction as traffic and turn the same way cars do. (p. 29)
  7. Bicyclists must obey traffic laws, including using a bright headlight and a good rear reflector at night. (p. 29)
  8. A trucker's blind spots are called the "No Zone"; don't drive in them. (p. 30)
  9. A large truck could take almost 800 feet to stop from 55 mph, much farther than a car. (p. 30)
  10. Large trucks take much longer to stop, so pulling in front and slowing suddenly can leave the driver unable to avoid you. (p. 30)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample sharing the road questions

  1. 1.A big truck ahead swings left before an intersection. What might it really be about to do?

    • AMake a U-turn
    • BStop
    • CTurn left
    • DTurn right
    Show the answer

    ✓ D. Turn right

    Big trucks often swing wide to make a right turn, so check their turn signals before passing.

    Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 30

  2. 2.What equipment must a bicyclist use when riding at night?

    • AA reflective vest and nothing else
    • BA bright headlight and a rear reflector
    • CFlashing hazard lights on the frame
    • DA loud horn and a tall orange flag
    Show the answer

    ✓ B. A bright headlight and a rear reflector

    Bicyclists must obey traffic laws, including using a bright headlight and a good rear reflector at night.

    Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 29

  3. 3.About how far could a large truck going 55 mph need to stop?

    • AAbout 1,500 feet
    • BAbout 200 feet
    • CAlmost 800 feet
    • DAbout 400 feet
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    ✓ C. Almost 800 feet

    A large truck could take almost 800 feet to stop from 55 mph, much farther than a car.

    Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 30

  4. 4.Why shouldn't you pull in front of a big truck and then slow down?

    • AIt blocks the truck's mirrors
    • BThe truck may not be able to stop in time
    • CTrucks are allowed to pass you
    • DTrucks must keep a set speed
    Show the answer

    ✓ B. The truck may not be able to stop in time

    Large trucks take much longer to stop, so pulling in front and slowing suddenly can leave the driver unable to avoid you.

    Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 30