A driver uses a look when they open their door, leave their seated position, and walk to the back of the vehicle to check its position. During the straight line backing exercise, a driver may not exceed one look. During any other exercise, a driver may not exceed two looks.

A driver walks to the back of their vehicle to check its position.

A driver checks the gauges on their instrument panel.

A driver checks their blind spots.

A driver walks to the back of their vehicle to check its position.

On a school bus, the overhead inside rearview mirror is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus. It should be adjusted to show every student on the bus, including the students directly behind the driver.

Inspect the outside of the bus.

See vehicles trying to switch lanes.

If your on-road driving test route does not include a railroad crossing, you may be asked to explain and demonstrate the proper railroad crossing procedures to the examiner at a simulated location.

May have to explain how you would cross railroad tracks.

Will not have to do anything related to a crossing.

May have to explain how you would cross railroad tracks.

Will have to take the test again on a route that does include a railroad crossing.

When inspecting a trailer coupling, you should make sure the fifth wheel locking jaws are closed around the shank of the kingpin, not the head of the kingpin.

Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.

Make sure the locking jaws are open.

Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.

Make sure the locking jaws are loose.

School bus drivers should approach stops slowly and cautiously.

Drive quickly and stop abruptly.

When picking up passengers, a school bus driver should park with the vehicle's front bumper at least 10 feet away from the students. This is the safest parking option because it forces the students to walk to the bus, making it possible for the driver to watch their movements.

You will have a good view of their movements.

It will be difficult to get any closer to the students.

Students should walk for exercise.

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Train for FREE online with our NM bus CDL test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a license in New Mexico in 2025, learn how to become a bus driver and then practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for a bus driver may vary from state to state.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

Number of Tests 20

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15 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, a look is when:

16 . An inside rearview mirror is used to:

17 . If taking the driving test and the route does not include a railroad crossing, you:

18 . When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

19 . When a school bus is approaching a bus stop, the driver should:

20 . When stopping to pick up students, be sure to park at least 10 feet away from the students because:

See the exact questions that will be on the 2025 DMV exam.

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