New Mexico knowledge exam pulses you should know
- Expect 25 scenario-based questions pulled from the latest New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division handbook.
- The passing threshold stays at 80% (20 correct); plan for 25 min including paperwork.
- You will see emphasis on traffic laws, desert driving, sharing the road, road signs and nuanced right-of-way calls.
- The MVD rotates question phrasings, so rehearse interpretations rather than memorizing answers.