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New Mexico Equipment practice

Practice 7 New Mexico DMV questions on equipment. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

Which safety feature prevents your head and chest from hitting the dashboard or windshield during a crash?

A.steering wheel
B.shoulder belt✓
C.lap belt
D.head restraint

Why: The shoulder belt is designed to restrain your upper body during a crash. It prevents your head and chest from hitting the dashboard or windshield.

Which people in a vehicle are required by New Mexico law to use seat belts or child restraints?

A.None (seat belts are optional in New Mexico)
B.The driver and passengers under 18
C.The driver, front-seat passengers, and passengers under 18
D.The driver and all passengers✓

Why: In New Mexico, every person inside a vehicle must wear a seat belt or be in a proper child restraint. This law applies to the driver and all passengers, regardless of their age or where they are sitting in the car.

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