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Graduated Driver License section; Safety Belts and Child Restraints; Traffic Violations; Alcohol section
The New Mexico MVD written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 18 correctly (72%) to pass and get your NM driver's license or learner's permit.
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NM note: One of the lowest passing scores (72%)
New Mexico has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21, with a BAC limit of 0.02% — any measurable amount can result in a DWI charge and license suspension.
New Mexico prohibits all handheld cell phone use while driving, and text messaging is banned for all drivers; these are primary enforcement laws, meaning officers can stop drivers for these violations alone.
The legal BAC limit for adult (21+) drivers in New Mexico is 0.08%; for commercial drivers, it is 0.04%.
The New Mexico MVD written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.
You need to answer 18 questions correctly, which is 72%. Our practice tests match this exact format.
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