New Mexico: Pavement markings Practice Test
Yellow and white lane lines, solid and broken lines, no-passing zones, reversible, reserved and shared center lanes.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Mexico Driver Manual" (Version 11.19.19), New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
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What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic mean?
- You must stay in your lane at all times
- Traffic on the other side moves in the opposite direction
- You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so
- The lane is reserved for buses only
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Correct answer: You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so
A dashed white line between lanes of traffic means you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic mean?
- Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
- You may cross it at any time to pass slower traffic
- The lanes on each side carry traffic in opposite directions
- Vehicles may only change lanes when turning left
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Correct answer: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
A solid white line between lanes means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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What color are the lines that separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
- White
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
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Correct answer: Yellow
Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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What color are the markings that separate multiple lanes of travel in the same direction?
- Yellow
- Red
- Green
- White
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Correct answer: White
Multiple lanes of travel in the same direction are separated by white lane markings.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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A solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line separate opposing lanes, and the solid line is on your side. What may you do?
- You may pass if it is safe to do so
- You may pass only if no vehicle is behind you
- You may pass only on a downhill stretch
- You may not pass
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Correct answer: You may not pass
Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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A solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line separate opposing lanes, and the dashed line is on your side. What may you do?
- Never pass in this zone
- Pass only after stopping completely
- Pass if it is safe to do so
- Pass only if you are driving slowly
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Correct answer: Pass if it is safe to do so
If the dashed yellow line is on your side, you may pass when it is safe to do so.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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What do two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic mean?
- Traffic on both sides may pass if it is safe
- Neither side can pass
- Only the right-hand lane may pass
- The road ahead is closed to traffic
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Correct answer: Neither side can pass
Two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic mean that neither side can pass.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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Under what condition may you cross a solid yellow line?
- To turn into a driveway, if it is safe to do so
- To pass a slower vehicle on a straight road
- To make a U-turn anywhere along the road
- To avoid slowing down behind a bus
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Correct answer: To turn into a driveway, if it is safe to do so
You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if it is safe to do so.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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When you are required to stop because of a sign or signal, where must you stop?
- Before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk
- With your front wheels on the stop line
- In the middle of the crosswalk
- Past the crosswalk but before the intersection
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Correct answer: Before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk
When required to stop for a sign or signal, you must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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Which statement about crosswalks is true?
- All of them are painted on the road
- Not all of them are marked
- They exist only at traffic signals
- They exist only near schools
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Correct answer: Not all of them are marked
Not all crosswalks are marked, so drivers should be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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What do solid lines along the side of the road show you?
- Where you may park
- Where a lane may be used for passing
- Where pedestrians may cross
- Where the edge of the road is located
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Correct answer: Where the edge of the road is located
Solid lines along the side of the road show where the edge of the road is located.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 8
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How are reversible lanes usually marked?
- A single solid white line
- Double solid white lines
- A solid yellow line with a dashed white line
- Double-dashed yellow lines
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Correct answer: Double-dashed yellow lines
Reversible lanes, which carry traffic in one direction at certain times and the opposite direction at other times, are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 9
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How is a shared center lane marked on each side?
- Two solid yellow lines
- A solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line
- A solid white line and a dashed white line
- Two dashed white lines
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Correct answer: A solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line
A shared center lane is marked on each side by a solid yellow and a dashed yellow line.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 9
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In some areas, what does a shared center lane become during rush hours?
- A bus-only lane
- A bicycle lane
- A reversible lane
- A passing lane
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Correct answer: A reversible lane
In some areas the shared center lane becomes a “reversible lane” during rush hours.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 9