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NM Driving Instructor Practice Questions - New Mexico Driving Instructor Certification Exam Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which New Mexico agency is responsible for licensing driver education instructors?
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New Mexico Department of Education
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B
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic Safety Bureau
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C
New Mexico State Police
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D
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the minimum age requirement to become a certified driving instructor in New Mexico?
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18 years old
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B
21 years old
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C
25 years old
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D
30 years old
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How many hours of training must new driving instructors complete through the NMDOT Traffic Safety Division?
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A
20 hours
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B
30 hours
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C
40 hours
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D
60 hours
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What educational qualification can satisfy the education requirement for New Mexico driving instructor certification?
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A
High school diploma only
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B
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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C
Associate degree in any field
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D
GED certificate
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QUESTION 5 / 25
As an alternative to a bachelor's degree, how many years of full-time driver training experience qualifies a New Mexico instructor applicant?
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A
1 year
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B
2 years
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C
3 years
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D
5 years
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What type of criminal history disqualifies an applicant from becoming a driving instructor in New Mexico?
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A
Only felony convictions
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B
Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude
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C
Any traffic violation
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D
Only violent felonies
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How often must New Mexico driving instructor licenses be renewed?
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A
Every 6 months
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B
Annually
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C
Every 2 years
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D
Every 5 years
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the speed limit in a New Mexico school zone when children are present?
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A
10 mph
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B
15 mph
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C
20 mph
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D
25 mph
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over in New Mexico?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.04%
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B
0.06%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in New Mexico?
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A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Under New Mexico's graduated driver licensing (GDL) program, what is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit?
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14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
15 years and 6 months old
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D
16 years old
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How many hours of supervised driving practice must a New Mexico learner's permit holder complete before applying for a provisional license?
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A
25 hours
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B
40 hours
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C
50 hours
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D
65 hours
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit on New Mexico interstate highways in rural areas?
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A
65 mph
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B
70 mph
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C
75 mph
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D
80 mph
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does New Mexico's 'Move Over' law require of drivers?
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A
Move over only for police vehicles
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B
Change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or utility vehicles with flashing lights
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C
Pull over whenever an ambulance is heard
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D
Move to the right lane on all highways
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the SIPDE process in defensive driving?
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A
Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Signal, Inspect, Proceed, Decelerate, Evaluate
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D
Steer, Idle, Park, Decelerate, Engage
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What are the five key principles of the Smith System for defensive driving?
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Speed, safety, signals, stops, steering
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B
Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, make sure they see you
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C
Look left, look right, check mirrors, signal, proceed
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D
Brake early, steer smoothly, accelerate gently, signal always, check mirrors
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should an instructor teach students about driving in New Mexico's high-altitude conditions?
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A
High altitude has no effect on driving
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B
Vehicles may have reduced engine power, longer stopping distances, and drivers may experience fatigue from altitude
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C
Vehicles perform better at high altitude
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D
Only electric vehicles are affected by altitude
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions?
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A
1-2 seconds
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B
3-4 seconds
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C
5-6 seconds
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D
7-8 seconds
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the most effective way to teach a student to perform parallel parking?
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A
Have the student practice immediately without instruction
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B
Break the maneuver into steps, demonstrate each step, then have the student practice with coaching
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C
Only explain it verbally without demonstration
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D
Show a video and let the student figure it out
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which teaching method is most appropriate for introducing a new driving concept in the classroom?
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A
Immediately test students on the concept
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B
Present the concept using multimedia, then discuss it, and have students demonstrate understanding
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C
Only use textbook readings
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D
Skip classroom instruction and teach on the road only
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should an instructor do when a student makes a dangerous error during a behind-the-wheel lesson?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait until the end of the lesson to discuss it
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B
Use dual controls if needed for safety, then calmly explain the error and practice the correct behavior
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C
Yell at the student to create urgency
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D
End the lesson immediately
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the purpose of commentary driving in driver education?
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To entertain the student
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B
To have the driver verbally describe what they see and their decisions, building hazard awareness
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C
To practice public speaking skills
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D
To fill silence during the lesson
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How should an instructor adapt their teaching for a student who is a kinesthetic learner?
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A
Give them written instructions only
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B
Emphasize hands-on practice, physical demonstrations, and guided driving experience
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C
Show them only videos
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D
Have them read the driver's manual repeatedly
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the correct hand position for steering that instructors should teach?
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A
10 and 2 o'clock
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B
9 and 3 o'clock
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C
8 and 4 o'clock
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D
One hand at 12 o'clock
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the proper sequence for teaching a student to start a vehicle?
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A
Turn the key and go
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B
Adjust seat and mirrors, fasten seat belt, check that the vehicle is in park, press brake, start the engine
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C
Start the engine first, then adjust mirrors
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D
Fasten seat belt and start driving immediately
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