Leaving traffic — New Mexico Permit Test

Leaving traffic on the New Mexico permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If the road has exit ramps, do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp.

Slowing on the main road surprises drivers behind you who are still at full speed.

If the road you are traveling has exit ramps, do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.22

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane road with traffic following you, try not to slow down too early; tap your brakes and reduce speed quickly but safely.

Tapping the brakes flashes your brake lights so the driver behind knows you are slowing.

Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.22

On the test

When should you start to slow down to leave a highway with exit ramps?

Once you are on the exit ramp. Slowing on the main road surprises drivers behind you who are still at full speed. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.22: “If the road you are traveling has exit ramps, do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against New Mexico Driver Manual, published by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.