Provisional curfew exceptions — New Mexico Permit Test

Provisional curfew exceptions on the New Mexico permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A provisional licensee may drive at any hour when riding with a licensed driver 21 or older.

An adult driver next to you can help you through the dark and tired hours of the night.

Accompanied by a licensed driver twenty-one years or older.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.2

A provisional licensee may drive to and from work during curfew hours with a signed statement from the employer.

Some teens work late shifts, and the boss's note shows the trip is for the job.

Driving to and from work as evidenced by a signed statement from the licensee’s employer.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.2

A provisional licensee may drive to and from school or a religious activity during curfew hours with a signed statement from the school, a religious official or a parent.

Some school and church events end late, and a signed note shows where you are headed.

Driving to and from school or a religious activity as evidenced by a signed statement of a school, religious official or a parent or guardian.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.2

A medical emergency lets a provisional licensee drive during curfew hours.

When someone needs help fast, getting them care comes before the late-night limit.

Required due to a medical emergency.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.2

On the test

Which of these lets a provisional licensee drive during curfew hours?

Having a licensed driver aged 21 or older along. An adult driver next to you can help you through the dark and tired hours of the night. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.2: “Accompanied by a licensed driver twenty-one years or older.”

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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.