Wildlife on the road — New Mexico Permit Test

Wildlife on the road 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

Watch for elk in the western three-quarters of New Mexico.

Elk are big enough to wreck a car, so knowing where they live tells you where to watch.

Watch for elk in the western three-quarters of the state.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.21

Watch for antelope in the eastern part of New Mexico or in open plains.

Pronghorn live on flat open ground, so that is where they are likely to cross.

Watch for antelope in the eastern part of the state or in open plains.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.21

Keep an eye out for black bears and cougars in the mountains.

Bears and cougars live in the mountains, so mountain roads are where they may step out.

And keep an eye out for black bears and cougars in the mountains.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.21

Large game animals, especially deer, live all over New Mexico.

Deer can show up on any road in the state, not just in the forest.

Large game animals (especially deer) live all over the state.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.21

On the test

In which part of New Mexico should you watch for elk?

The western three-quarters. Elk are big enough to wreck a car, so knowing where they live tells you where to watch. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.21: “Watch for elk in the western three-quarters of the state.”

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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.