
If you are between 15 and 18 years old, you must get a learner’s permit (also known as an instruction permit) before you can progress to a full driver’s license. It allows you to drive with an adult who is at least 21 years old.
To be eligible for a learner’s permit in New Mexico, you first need to enroll in a driver’s education program either through a licensed and certified private provider or through an approved high school program. If you are at least 15 years old and you’ve completed the program successfully, you can apply for your permit by going to the MVD and presenting your completion certificate.
You will need to complete the following steps to get your learners permit:
Completing the knowledge test is one of the hardest parts of getting your New Mexico driver’s permit, so we recommend that you study with a proper study resource. That’s where Zutobi comes in – our gamified driver’s education platform offers a summarized handbook and up-to-date New Mexico permit practice tests to make studying feel like a breeze.
If you complete all of the requirements and tests above, you will receive your permit, which allows you to practice driving with a licensed adult over 21 who has held a valid license for at least three years.
After you have held your instructional permit for 6 months, and if you have a clean driving record, you can progress to a provisional driver’s license by completing the practical road test. To be eligible for the road test, you first need to complete:
After you have held your provisional license for one year and kept your driving record clean, you may exchange your license for an unrestricted license.
That’s everything you need to know about getting your learner’s permit in New Mexico. If you need any help studying for your upcoming knowledge or driving exams, then Zutobi is the perfect study resource with a summarized handbook, New Mexico practice tests, and a gamified learning experience on web and mobile.
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