New Mexico Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
New Mexico permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official New Mexico sources.; To pass: 70% or better for Class D and M written tests; Minimum age: 15 years for an instructional permit; Fee: $10 instructional permit fee; Re-takes: Non-commercial knowledge exams may be taken twice per week, including twice the same day; after a third failure, wait 6 months from the first examination; Official handbook: New Mexico English Driver's Manual (linked by MVD; 2019 edition).
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official New Mexico sources. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | 70% or better for Class D and M written tests | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years for an instructional permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $10 instructional permit fee | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Non-commercial knowledge exams may be taken twice per week, including twice the same day; after a third failure, wait 6 months from the first examination | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | New Mexico English Driver's Manual (linked by MVD; 2019 edition) | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in New Mexico means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.