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New Mexico Right Of Way practice

Practice 39 New Mexico DMV questions on right of way. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

Which of the following statements regarding right-of-way rules is incorrect?

  • A.Vehicles that are crossing a sidewalk or entering or exiting an alley, a driveway, or a parking lot must yield to pedestrians.
  • B.Vehicles that are already in a traffic circle or rotary must yield to vehicles that are entering it.✓
  • C.Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles.
  • D.At a four-way stop, the vehicle that reaches the intersection first gets to proceed first.

Why: In a traffic circle or rotary, the vehicles already inside have the right-of-way. Drivers entering the circle must wait for a safe gap and yield to those already circulating.

2

How should a driver proceed at an intersection that lacks stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals?

  • A.vehicles coming from the left.
  • B.heavy vehicles.
  • C.vehicles coming from the right.✓
  • D.vehicles turning right.

Why: At an uncontrolled intersection, the law requires you to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from your right. This rule helps maintain order and prevent collisions when no traffic controls are present.

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