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New Mexico Cheat Sheet

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A FLASHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANSSTOP BEFORE ENTERING
A LIGHT TRAFFIC LIGHT IS RED, BUT A PEACE OFFICER IS SIGNALING YOU TO CONTINUE DRIVINGDO AS THE OFFICER TELLS YOU
A PEDESTRIAN IS CROSSING YOUR LANE BUT THERE IS NO CROSSWALK, YOU SHOULDSTOP AND LET THE PEDESTRIAN CROSS THE STREET
A PEDESTRIAN WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED USES TRAFIC SOUND BEFORE DECIDING TO CROSS THE STREET. IF YOU SEE A PEDESTRIAN WITH A GUIDE DOR OR WHITE CANE WAITING TO CROSS AT A CORNER YOU SHOULDPULL UP TO THE CROSSWALK SO THER PERSON CAN YOU HEAR YOUR ENGINE
Always leave extra space in front of you when:in bad weather, someone is following you closely or you are following a motorcycle.
ALWAYS USE YOUR SEATBELTWHEN THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS
ANIMALS MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN THE BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK ONLY IFTHE ARE PROPERLY SECURED
As you pull away from the curb, you should:signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when it is safe.
At an intersection, drivers must yield toApproaching pedestrians, vehicles, bicyclists.
AT INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS AND RAILROAD CROSSING, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS:LOOK TO THE SIDES OF YOUR VEHICLES
At what times does WI law say you must turn on headlights?From dusk until dawn.
BACKING YOUR VEHICLE ISALWAYS DANGEROUS TO DO
Cargo extending more that four feet from your rear bumperMust be marked with a red flagl or lights
CHECK YOUR REARVIEW MIRRORSOFTEN TO SEE HOW TRAFFIC IS MOVING BEHIND YOU
Check your rearview mirrorsoften to see how traffice is moving behind you
COLLISIONS CAN HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHENONE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING FASTER OR SLOWER THAN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC
DIM YOUR HEADLIGHTS FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES OR WHEN YOU ARE WITHIN 300 FEET OF A VEHICLEYOU ARE APPROACHING FROM BEHIND
DRIVING FASTER THAN TRAFFIC AND CONTINUALLY PASSING OTHER CARSINCREASES YOUR CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT
FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC LIGHTS MUST YOU ALWAYS STOP YOUR VEHICLESOLID RED LIGHTS, FLASHING RED LIGHTS, AND BLACKED OUT TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Give extra spaceto drivers backing out of parking spaces becausethey may not see you
HIGHWAYS ARE TYPICALLY MOST SLIPPERYWHEN IT FIRST STARTS TO RAIN AFTER A DRY SPELL
How can you see if there is a car in your blind spot?Look over your shoulder.
How do safety belts help you keep control of your car?Protect you from injury and keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side or make a quick turn.
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?10-15 seconds.
How many drinks does it take to affect your driving?1
IF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING YOU MUSTSTOP, THEN PROCEED WHEN SAFE
IF THERE IS A DEEP PUDDLE IN THE ROAD AHEAD, YOU SHOULD?STEER YOUR VEHICLE AROUND THE WATER, IF POSSIBLE
IF YOU ARE A MINOR AND YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING, YOU SHOULDLET THE CALL GO TO VOICEMAIL
IF YOU ARE CONVICTED BY THE COURT OF A FIRST DUIYOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE WILL BE REVOKED FOR ONE YEAR
If you car begins to skid, you should:take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid.
If you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:Need at least a 4 second gap in traffic
IF YOU DRIVE SLOWER THAN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC YOU WILL MOST LIKELYINTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC AND RECIEVE A TICKE
IF YOU HAVE A GREEN LIGHT, BUT TRAFFIC IS BLOCKING THE INTERSECTIONSTAY OUT OF THE INTERSECION UNTIL TRAFFIC CLEARS
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE OF DUST OR SMOKE BLOWING ACROSS THE ROADWAY YOU SHOULD DRIVE SLOWER AND TURN ON YOURHEADLIGHTS
IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY YOU MUSTBE PREPARED FOR WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT AHEAD
IF YOU WANT TO PASS A BICYCLIST IN A NARROW TRAFFIC LANE WHEN AN ONCOMING CAR IS APPROACHINGSLOW DOWN AND LET THE CAR PASS, THE PASS THE BICYCLIST
Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyedat all times
It is always illegal to park:in a tunnel, on a bridge and in bicycle lane.
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE TO DRIVE WITH A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) THAT IS0.01% ONE HUNDREDTH OF ONE PERCENT
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE TO DRIVE WITH A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) THAT IS0.01% ONE HUNDREDTH OF ONE PERCENT
IT IS ILLEGAL TO LEAVE A CHILD SIX YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLEWHEN THE KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION
LARGE TRUCKS TURNING RIGHT ONTO A STREET WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTIONMAY COMPLETE THEIR TURN IN EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT LANE
Name some conditions in which you need extra following distance.Driving on slippery roads, following motorcycle, hard to see, following drivers who cannot see you, being followed closely.
ON A GREEN ARROW, YOU MUSTYIELD TO ANY VEHICLE BICYCLE OR PEDESTIRIAN IN THE INTERSECITON
PEDESTRIANS CROSSING AT CORNERS HAVE THE RIGHT-OF -WAYWHETHER OR NOT A CROSSWALK IS MARKED
Roads and highways are always most slippery when:the first rain after several dry weeks.
ROADS ARE SLIPPERY AFTER IF FIRST STARTS TO RAIN. WHEN THE ROAD IS SLIPPERY YOU SHOULDAVOID MAKING FAST TURNS AND FAST STOPS
Safety belts should be worn:at all times as a driver and as a passenger.
Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers:see road, driving information or see cars and people up ahead.
TAILGATING OTHER DRVIERS (DRVING TOO CLOSE TO THEIR REAR BUMPER)CAN FRUSTRATE OTHE DRIVERS AND MAKE THEM ANGRY
The california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives on of these ispull off the road and rest
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. Wha should you do?stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
THE EXTRA SPACE IN FRONT OF A LARGE TRUCK IS NEEDED FORTHE TRUCK DRIVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE
The measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is:3-second following distance.
The speed limit for a school zone is25 MPH
THE SPEED LIMIT IN AN ALLEY IS15 MPH
there are five vechicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign ou should?drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area
this red sign means you shouldGive the right of way to traffic on the raod you are entering or crossing
THIS WHITE SIGN MEANSSTAY IN THE RIGHT LANE IF YOU ARE DRIVING SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC
THIS YELLOW SIGN MEANSONE-LANE ROAD AHEAD
THIS YELLOW SIGN MEANSSHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT
THIS YELLOW SIGN MEANSTHE ROAD AHEAD MAY BE SLIPPERY
This yellow sign meansyou are approaching a railroad crossing
THIS YELLOW SIGN MENATTHERE IS A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD
TO BE SURE A LANE IS CLEAR BEFORE YOU CHANGE LANES, YOU SHOULDLOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER INTO THE LANE YOU WANT TO ENTER
TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT A CORNER YOUMUST MERGE INTO THE BICYCLE LANE BEFORE TURNING
To safely navigate through a curve, you should:slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve.
TO SEE CARS IN YOUR BLIND SPOTS, YOU SHOULDTURN YOUR HEAD
To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should:apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels.
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start fromThe far left lane
TO TURN RIGHT FROM A HIGHWAY WITH TWO LANES IN YOUR DIRECTION TURN FROMTHE LANE NEAREST THE CURB OR EDGE OF THE ROADWAY
Two places you are likely to find slippery spots.Shady areas, overpasses/bridges.
TWO VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING AN UNCONTROLLED "T" INTERSECTION. ONE VEHICLE IS ON THE THROUGH ROAD AND THE OTHER IS ON THE ROAD THAT ENDS. WHO HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY AT THE INTERSECTIONTHE VEHICLE ON THE THROUGH ROAD
U-TURNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ARE LEGALWHEN THERE ARE NO VEHICLES APPROACHING NEARBY
Under most conditions, what is the minimum safe following distance?4 seconds minimum in ideal conditions.
What does a yellow sign mean?Special situation or hazard.
What does an orange sign mean?Construction work ahead.
What drugs can affect your ability to drive safely?Almost any.
What is "implied consent"?Honor any request by police to take an alcohol concentration test.
What is a good rule of thumb for turning on your headlights?Turn headlights on when you need your wipers.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS?YOU CAN NEVER TURN AGAINST A RED ARROW, EVEN IF YOU STOP FIRST
What should you do if you are in an intersection and you hear a siren?Drive through the intersection them pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
What should you do if you are involved in a crash with another car?Stop, stay out of traffic lanes, turn off ignition, stay away from downed power lines, use warning devices to alert traffic, get help for injured people, help anyone not walking or talking, get names and addresses of people involved and of witness, contact police, if it's reportable, file written report with DMV within 10 days if the police did not.
When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:look toward the right of your lane.
WHEN A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS NOT WORKING AT AN INTERSECTION YOU SHOULDCOME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN PROCEED WHEN IT IS SAFE
WHEN CHANGING LANES ON A FREEWAY, YOU SHOULDSIGNAL FOR AT LEAST FIVE SECONDS PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET YOU SHOULDDRIVE SLOWLY ENOUGH SO YOU CAN STOP WITHING THE AREA LIGHTED BY YOUR HEADLIGHTS
When driving in adverse conditions, the proper speed travel is:only as fast as it is safe to drive.
WHEN DRIVING IN FOG, USE YOURLOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS
When driving in foggy road conditions, you should:use your low-beam headlights.
When else would you turn on your headlights?Rainy, snowy, foggy days, when it starts to get dark, driving away from a rising or setting sun.
When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow line?Only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway.
When looking ahead while driving, you should:Scan from side to side
When merging onto a freeway you should be drivingat or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
WHEN PARKING YOUR VEHICLE ON ANY HILLUSE YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND LEVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR OR "PARK"
WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE IT IS SAFE TO RETURN TO YOUR LANE IF YOUSEE THE VEHICLES HEADLIGHTS IN YOUR REARVIEW MIRROR
When passing another vehicle, you can:NEVER exceed the posted limit.
When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front should:be turned straight ahead.
WHEN PLANNING TO PASS ANOTHE VEHICLE YOU SHOULDNOT ASSUME THEY WILL MAKE SPACE FOR YOU TO RETURN TO YOUR LANE
When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is:understand the effects of the medication and adjust you driving accordingly.
When you are backing up, it is usually best to:steer with one hand while looking out the rear window.
When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle.
WHEN YOU DRIVE THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULDPASS THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE CAREFULLY AND OT RUBBERNECK
WHEN YOU ENTER TRAFFIC FROM A STOP (AWAY FROM THE CURB) YOUNEED A LARGE ENOUGH GAP TO GET UP TO THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC
WHEN YOU PARK ON A LEVEL ROAD NEXT TO A CURB:YOUR WHEELS MUBT BE WITHIN 18 INCHES OF THE CURB
When you park your car uphill next to a curb, the right front wheel should be:turned to the left so the back of the wheel is against the curb.
When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should:look for the roadwork.
When you see a flashing yellow at an intersection you should:slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS RED SIGN YOU SHOULD STOP ANDCHECK TRAFFIC IN ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
WHEN YOU SEE THIS YELLOW SIGN YOU SHOULDBE PREPARED TO STOP IF CHILDREN ARE IN THE CROSSWALK
When you want to change lanes, you can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot:only if you turn and glance over your shoulder.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of trafficslowing down to look at a collission scene
Which of the following is true about large trucksTrucks often appear slower because of their large size
Which of the following statements about blind spots are true?Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WILL HELP YOU TO AVOID BEING HIT FROM BEHINDSIGNALING AT LEAST 100 FEET BEFORE TURNING
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENT ABOUT DRUGS AND DRIVING IS TRUE?EVEN OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS CAN IMPAIR YOUR DRIVING
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONESSLOW DOWN FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND THE ROAD WORKERS
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TURE ABOUT CHILD PASSENGERSCHILDREN UNDER AGE ONE SHOULD NOT RIDE IN THE FRONT SEAT IN AN AIR BAGGED EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WHICH OF THESE VEHICLES MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKSTANK TRUCKS MARKED WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLACARDS
You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated you ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase a person is seriously injured you are subject to:imprisonment and or a fine of up to $2000
YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A FOU-LANE FREEWAY AND NOTICE THICK BROKEN WHITE LINES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR LANE. yOU ARE DRIVING IN:AN EXIT LANE
YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A MULTILANE FREEWAY. A LINE OF FIVE CARS IS MERGING INTO YOURLANE AHEAD FROM AN ON-RAMP, YOU:MUST MAINTAIN YOU SPEED AND POSITION
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
YOU ARE DRIVING ON A ONEWAY STREET. YOU MAY TURN LEFT ONTO ANOTHER ONEWAY STREETIF TRAFFIC ON THE STREET IS MOVING TO THE LEFT
YOU ARE DRIVING ON A ROAD WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45 MPH. ALL THE OTHER VEHICLES ARE DRIVING 50 MPH OR FASTER. YOU MAY LEGALLY DRIVE:NO FASTER THAN 45 MPH
YOU ARE GETTING READY TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN YOU SHOULDSIGNAL DURING THE LAST 100 FEET BEFORE YOU TURN
You are on a freeway entrance and have to wait for a gap in traffic before you can enter to roadway. What should you do?Slow down on the entrance ramp to wait for a gap, speed up so you can enter at the same speed as moving traffic.
YOU ARE ON A ROAD WITH ONLY ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION AND YOU WANT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT THERE IS A CURVE AHEAD WHICH BLOCKS YOUR VIEW, YOU MUSTNOT PASS THE OTHER VEHICLE
you are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. you may legally pass the vehicle on the right?if there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
YOU CONSENT TO TAKE A BLOOD TEST FOR THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF YOUR BLOOD, BREATH OR URINEWHENEVER YOU DRIVE IN CALIFORNIA
YOU HAVE YOUR LICENSE FOR 8 MONTHS. YOU MAYDRIVE BETWEEN 5 AM AND 11 PM UNACCOMPANIED
YOU HAVE YOUR LICENSE FOR THREE MONTHS YOU MAY:DRIVE BETWEEN 5AM AND 5 PM UNACCOMPANIED
YOU MAY CROSS DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THEVEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU MOVES TO THE RIGHT TO LET YOU PASS
YOU MAY DRIVE IN A BIKE LANENO MORE THAN 200 FEET BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN
You may legally park you car:Across a sidewalk if you are partailly in a driveway
You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV whenyou are involved in a collision and there is an injury
YOU MUST NOTIFY DMV WITHIN 5 DAYS IF YOUSELL OR TRANSFER YOUR VEHICLE
YOU MUST NOTIFY DMV WITHIN 5 DAYS IF YOUSELLOR TRANSFER YOUR VEHICLE
YOU MUST YIELD TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A WHITE CANE OR GUIDE DOGAT ALL TIMES
You plan to pull into a driveway just beyond an intersection; when should you signal?After crossing the intersection.
You should adjust your rearview and side mirrorsbefore you start driving
YOU SHOULD ALLOW MORE SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE WHEN FOLLOWING LARGE TRUCKS BECAUSEYOU NEED THE EXTRA ROOM TO SEE AROUND THE TRUCK
You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:under no circumstances.
YOU SHOULD NOT START ACROSS AN INTERSECTION IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BLOCK THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS REDUNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
you should stop before crossing railroad tracksanytime a train may be approaching whether or not you can see it.
YOU SHOULD USE YOUR HORN WHENIT MAY HELP PREVENT A COLLISION
YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT AHEAD. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THERE IS A LANE MARKED AS SHOWN: YO MUSTMERGE COMPLETELY INTO THIS LANE BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR LEFT TURN
YOUR DRIVING RECORD SHOWS YOU FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER RECEIVING A TRAFFIC TICKET. DMV MAY:SUSPEND YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE UNTIL YOU APPEAR IN COURT
YOUR WERE IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MORE THAN $750.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. YOU MUST REPORT THE COLLISION WITH IN 10 DAYS TOTHE DMV
YOUR WHEELS SHOULD BE POINTED STRAIGHT AHEAD, UNLESS YOU AREPARKED ON A HILL OR SLOPING DRIVEWAY

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