New Mexico: Right-of-way and turning — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Before turning right, which traffic must you make sure is not in your way?” · “Before you begin a right turn, what must you check for in addition to traffic?”
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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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Why should you look across the intersection before you start to move?
- To make sure the path is clear all the way through and you will not block it
- To check that no police vehicle is waiting on the cross street
- To decide whether you can speed up and beat the oncoming traffic
- To see whether the signal on the far side has turned green
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Correct answer: To make sure the path is clear all the way through and you will not block it
The manual says to look across the intersection to make sure the path is clear all the way through and you will not block it if you have to stop.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Before you turn left across oncoming traffic, what should you look for?
- A vehicle ahead that will turn first
- A turn lane with no signal
- A safe gap in the traffic
- A driver who will wave you through
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Correct answer: A safe gap in the traffic
The manual says to look for a safe gap in the traffic before you turn left across oncoming traffic.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Before you turn left, what should you check in the street you are turning into?
- That the street has more than one lane available
- That no vehicles or pedestrians are in your path
- That there are no traffic signs on the next block
- That no other driver is signaling a right turn
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Correct answer: That no vehicles or pedestrians are in your path
The manual says to look at the street you are turning into so that no vehicles or pedestrians in your path leave you stranded in the path of oncoming traffic.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Before turning right, which traffic must you make sure is not in your way?
- Traffic approaching from your right and oncoming traffic going straight
- Only traffic approaching from behind you in the right-hand lane
- Only the traffic signal, because other drivers will obey it
- Traffic approaching from your left and oncoming traffic turning left
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Correct answer: Traffic approaching from your left and oncoming traffic turning left
The manual says to make sure there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path before turning right.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Before you begin a right turn, what must you check for in addition to traffic?
- Pedestrians crossing where you will be turning
- Bicycles parked along the curb you are leaving
- Stop signs on the far side of the street
- Painted crosswalk lines on the pavement
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Correct answer: Pedestrians crossing where you will be turning
The manual says not to begin your turn without checking for pedestrians crossing where you will be turning.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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According to the manual, when may you turn left on a red light from a one-way street into another one-way street?
- Only when no pedestrians are nearby
- Unless it is prohibited
- Only when a green arrow is shown
- Never, because left turns need a two-way street
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Correct answer: Unless it is prohibited
The manual says that, besides turning right on red, you may also turn left from a one-way street into another one-way street unless prohibited.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Why should you look left and right at an intersection even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign?
- Traffic signals are usually set to the wrong timing
- Stop signs only apply to some of the vehicles
- Red lights last only a few seconds at a time
- Some drivers do not obey traffic signals or signs
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Correct answer: Some drivers do not obey traffic signals or signs
The manual says not to rely on signals or signs to tell you no one will cross in front of you, because some drivers do not obey them.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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When is it especially important to look left and right at an intersection?
- Just after the light has turned green
- Only while your light is red
- Only when your light is flashing yellow
- Only after the light has been green for a full minute
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Correct answer: Just after the light has turned green
Just after the light turns green is when people on the cross street are most likely to hurry through the intersection before their light changes to red.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Besides reckless drivers, who does the manual say may not stop at an intersection?
- Drivers who are driving a bus or truck
- Drivers who have their headlights on
- Individuals who have been drinking
- Drivers who are looking for parking
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Correct answer: Individuals who have been drinking
The manual says others who may not stop are individuals who have been drinking or other reckless drivers.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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If you were stopped and your view of a cross street is blocked, what should you do?
- Accelerate into the intersection and look quickly
- Edge forward slowly until you can see
- Stay stopped until a driver on the cross street signals you
- Wait for the cross traffic to sound a horn
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Correct answer: Edge forward slowly until you can see
The manual says to edge forward slowly until you can see when your view of a cross street is blocked.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Why does moving forward slowly help when your view of a cross street is blocked?
- Your headlights make your vehicle easier for crossing drivers to see
- Crossing drivers will always stop when they see a slow vehicle
- Your engine can be heard by crossing drivers before you can see them
- Crossing drivers can see the front of your vehicle before you can see them
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Correct answer: Crossing drivers can see the front of your vehicle before you can see them
The manual says crossing drivers can see the front of your vehicle before you can see them, which gives them a chance to slow down and warn you if needed.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 16
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Why do you need space on both sides of your vehicle?
- To have room to turn or change lanes
- To let other vehicles park beside you
- To let the vehicle behind you pass
- To keep your mirrors from touching
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Correct answer: To have room to turn or change lanes
The manual says you need space on both sides of your vehicle to have room to turn or change lanes.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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On a roadway that has two or more lanes, what should you do for vehicles entering the roadway?
- Make room for them
- Speed up to pass them
- Sound your horn as they approach
- Stay in the lane closest to them
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Correct answer: Make room for them
The manual says to make room for vehicles entering on a roadway that has two or more lanes.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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About how big a gap do you need to merge with other traffic?
- About one second
- About four seconds
- About two seconds
- About ten seconds
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Correct answer: About four seconds
The manual says that anytime you want to merge with other traffic you need a gap of about four seconds.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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If you want to cross several lanes, what should you do?
- Cross them all at once to save time
- Cross them quickly while sounding your horn
- Take them one at a time
- Wait until traffic is stopped in every lane
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Correct answer: Take them one at a time
The manual says that if you want to cross several lanes, you should take them one at a time.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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When you enter traffic, what space do you need?
- Enough space to first turn and then get up to speed
- Enough space to first stop and then look both ways
- Enough space to turn and then brake in the lane
- Enough space to get all the way across the road
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Correct answer: Enough space to first turn and then get up to speed
The manual says that when you enter traffic you need enough space to first turn and then to get up to speed.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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If you are turning left, what should you make sure of?
- That the vehicle behind you has slowed down enough to stop
- That you have a four second gap behind you
- That the oncoming driver has seen your signal
- That no vehicles or pedestrians are blocking your path
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Correct answer: That no vehicles or pedestrians are blocking your path
The manual says that if you are turning left you should make sure there are no vehicles or pedestrians blocking your path.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24
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If you have the green light but vehicles are blocking your way across the intersection, what should you do?
- Enter slowly and wait in the middle
- Not start across the intersection
- Enter and sound your horn
- Edge forward to block the cross traffic
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Correct answer: Not start across the intersection
The manual says that even if you have the green light you should not start across the intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (Version 11.19.19), page 24