New Mexico MVD Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on New Mexico driving rules, including fire hydrant parking distance, crosswalk parking distance, stop sign parking distance and double parking prohibition. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    • A. 15 feet
    • B. 5 feet
    • C. 30 feet
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    A. 15 feet

    You must leave space around hydrants so emergency crews can connect hoses quickly.

  2. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    • A. 5 feet
    • B. 40 feet
    • C. 25 feet
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    C. 25 feet

    New Mexico’s driver manual says not to park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, so drivers and pedestrians can see each other.

  3. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:

    • A. Open the door quickly without looking
    • B. Signal with your turn signal only
    • C. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles
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    C. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles

    Looking behind helps prevent hitting a cyclist or vehicle with your door.

  4. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:

    • A. Honk and pass at normal speed
    • B. Slow down and leave at least five feet
    • C. Pass as closely as possible to stay in your lane
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    B. Slow down and leave at least five feet

    New Mexico’s driver manual says to give bicyclists at least five feet of clearance when passing.

  5. Stopping in a crosswalk while waiting at a red light is:

    • A. Required if you plan to turn right
    • B. Unsafe because it blocks the path for pedestrians
    • C. Recommended to get a better view
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    B. Unsafe because it blocks the path for pedestrians

    You must stop before the crosswalk so people walking can cross safely in front of you.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    Correct answer: 15 feet

    Why: You must leave space around hydrants so emergency crews can connect hoses quickly.

  2. Q2. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    Correct answer: 25 feet

    Why: New Mexico’s driver manual says not to park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, so drivers and pedestrians can see each other.

  3. Q3. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign or traffic signal?

    Correct answer: 30 feet

    Why: Parking near signs or signals can block them from view and is against the law.

  4. Q4. Double parking (parking next to a vehicle already at the curb) is:

    Correct answer: Illegal because it blocks traffic and creates a hazard

    Why: Double-parked vehicles block lanes and make it harder for others to see and move safely.

  5. Q5. Parking on a sidewalk is not allowed because:

    Correct answer: It blocks people walking and may force them into the street

    Why: Sidewalks are for pedestrians, wheelchairs, and strollers, not parked vehicles.

  6. Q6. When parking on a hill, you should:

    Correct answer: Turn the wheels and set the parking brake to prevent rolling

    Why: Turning the wheels and using the brake helps keep the car from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail.

  7. Q7. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles

    Why: Looking behind helps prevent hitting a cyclist or vehicle with your door.

  8. Q8. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:

    Correct answer: Slow down and leave at least five feet

    Why: New Mexico’s driver manual says to give bicyclists at least five feet of clearance when passing.

  9. Q9. Motorcycles are harder to see in traffic because:

    Correct answer: They are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots

    Why: Always check mirrors and blind spots carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes.

  10. Q10. Stopping in a crosswalk while waiting at a red light is:

    Correct answer: Unsafe because it blocks the path for pedestrians

    Why: You must stop before the crosswalk so people walking can cross safely in front of you.

  11. Q11. If you must stop on the shoulder of a busy road, you should:

    Correct answer: Move as far off the road as you can and turn on hazard lights

    Why: Staying off the roadway and using hazard flashers helps other drivers see and avoid your vehicle.

  12. Q12. Leaving a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a hot day is:

    Correct answer: Dangerous and could quickly become life-threatening

    Why: Inside temperatures can rise very quickly and cause heatstroke, even with windows slightly open.

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