Space to the side — New Mexico Permit Test

Space to the side 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

Give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children.

Children on foot or on bikes can swerve or step out without looking, so they need a wider berth than adults.

Give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.24

You need space on both sides of your vehicle so you have room to turn or change lanes, including extra space between you and parked cars.

Room on each side lets you move out of trouble, and space from parked cars covers a door that opens suddenly.

You need space on both sides of your vehicle to have room to turn or change lanes.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.24

On the test

Who does the manual say you should give extra space to the side, especially?

Pedestrians and bicycles, especially children. Children on foot or on bikes can swerve or step out without looking, so they need a wider berth than adults. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.24: “Give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children.”

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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.