New Mexico Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Anyone driving on New Mexico public roads, and every resident who drives

Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on New Mexico public roads needs a license, and residents must hold a New Mexico license.

Source: The Driver License

Correct answer: 4 or 8 years

A New Mexico driver license is issued for either 4 or 8 years.

Source: The Driver License – Driver License Renewal

Correct answer: From 90 days before it expires to 30 days after

You can renew any time from 90 days before expiration until 30 days after it.

Source: The Driver License – Driver License Renewal

Correct answer: Your current license and one other proof of identity

At renewal you bring your current license plus one more proof of identity, and you may be asked to take vision, knowledge or driving tests.

Source: The Driver License – Driver License Renewal

Correct answer: 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without lenses

You must have at least 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without glasses or contacts.

Source: Be In Shape to Drive – Vision

Correct answer: Letting someone else use your driver license

Lending your license to someone else is one of the listed reasons for losing your privilege to drive.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: Leaving a crash you were in without identifying yourself

Leaving the scene of a crash you are involved in without identifying yourself can cost you your driving privilege.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: Losing your driving privileges

Changing the information on your license or using another person's license to buy alcohol is grounds for losing your driving privilege.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: Failing to show up for a re-examination the MVD requested

If the MVD asks you to come in for re-examination and you fail to appear, you can lose your driving privilege.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: Loss of your driving privileges

Not settling a financial judgment against you for crash damages is a listed reason for losing your license.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: Losing your driving privileges

Providing false information when applying for a license is grounds for losing your driving privilege.

Source: The Driver License – Keeping the Driver License

Correct answer: 12 or more

Accumulating 12 or more points in a 12-month period leads to a one-year license suspension.

Source: Rules of the Road – Traffic Violations

Correct answer: One year

Twelve or more points in a twelve-month period brings a one-year suspension.

Source: Rules of the Road – Traffic Violations

Correct answer: Carries no points but requires a court appearance

These offenses do not carry points; instead the driver must appear in court, which can lead to fines or a suspended license.

Source: Rules of the Road – Traffic Violations

Correct answer: Failing to wear a seat belt

Common violations such as speeding and not wearing a seat belt carry points; no-insurance and no-registration offenses do not.

Source: Rules of the Road – Traffic Violations