New Mexico Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15

New Mexico issues an instructional permit starting at age 15, after you pass the knowledge and vision tests.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old who has been licensed for at least three years

A permit holder must drive with an approved instructor or with a licensed driver who is 21 or older and has held a license for at least three years.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: In the right front seat

In every vehicle except a motorcycle, the supervising driver must occupy the right front seat beside the learner.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: The licensed driver must follow the learner

For motorcycles, the supervising licensed driver rides behind and follows the learner.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: At least six months

The permit must be held for at least six months before a provisional license can be issued.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: A consent form signed by a parent or guardian

Applicants under 18 need a parent's or guardian's signed consent, plus passing the knowledge and vision tests.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: An approved driver education course that includes DWI education

Permit applicants 15 and older must be enrolled in and attending an approved driver education course that includes DWI education and practice driving.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Instructional Permit

Correct answer: 15 years and 6 months

A provisional license can be issued at 15½ if the driver has held an instructional permit for six months.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: At least 50 hours, including at least 10 at night

A parent or guardian must certify at least 50 hours of practice, with at least 10 of those hours at night.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: The teen's parent or guardian

The parent or guardian certifies that the practice-driving requirement has been completed.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: Midnight to 5:00 a.m.

Provisional drivers may not drive on public roads between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception, such as a licensed adult 21+ in the car, applies.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: Driving to or from work with the employer's signed statement

Exceptions include going to or from work with an employer's signed statement, a licensed driver 21+ in the car, documented family or medical necessity, school or religious activities, and medical emergencies.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: No more than one

Unless a licensed driver 21 or older is present, a provisional driver may have only one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: 90 days

Applicants for a provisional license must have no traffic-violation convictions in the 90 days before applying.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License

Correct answer: A written test, a road test, and a vision screening

A provisional license requires passing a written test and a road test, plus a vision screening.

Source: The Driver License – Types of Driver Licenses (Graduated License System) – Provisional License