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The New Mexico permit test in Spanish and seven other languages is available at all MVD field offices: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Select your language at the testing computer before you start, you cannot switch mid-exam. Personal translators, dictionaries, and electronic translation devices are prohibited. All road signs appear in English regardless of which language you choose for the exam text.
The computerized knowledge exam is available in eight languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. This option is available at all MVD offices, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. The test is not offered in Arabic, Hindi, Farsi, Japanese, or Korean.
Yes. New Mexico MVD provides an official Spanish Driver's Manual. Use the official Spanish manual for New Mexico-specific rules and road signs; the separate Driver's Handbook guide covers what to study.
At the testing computer, choose your language from the alphabetical list before starting.
The selection is alphabetical by the English name. Inform the clerk when checking in at the office, at offices like the Albuquerque MVD at Montgomery Plaza (4575 San Mateo NE), staff can confirm which languages are available that day. A printed paper version in the same eight languages is available upon request for applicants who cannot use a computer.
The MVD uses official translated knowledge exams. Personal translators, dictionaries, and electronic translation devices are not allowed during the standard knowledge test.
| Need | How MVD Handles It |
|---|---|
| Take the knowledge test in another language | Choose one of MVD's standard translated knowledge-test languages before starting. |
| Have the written test read aloud because of a disability | This is handled through an ADA testing accommodation with supporting documentation. |
| Use a non-English identity or legal document | Bring the original document with a certified full English translation. |
A documented ADA-covered applicant may qualify to have the written exam read aloud by MVD. For eligibility, documentation, and reader rules, see the Disability Accommodations guide.
MVD accepts certified full English translations of non-English documents. For translator and certification requirements, see the Non-English-Speaking Parents guide.
Yes, 50 multiple-choice questions, score 70% (35 correct) to pass to pass.
The official New Mexico Driver Manual is available in English and Spanish. Road-sign material remains important regardless of the language selected for the written exam. For detailed sign study, use the Road Sign Questions and Driver's Handbook guides. Knowledge exam scores are valid for five years per MVD policy.
| Language | Estimated Usage | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|
| English | 60-70% | Statewide |
| Spanish | 25-35% | Las Cruces, Albuquerque South Valley |
| Vietnamese, Chinese, Others | <5% | Albuquerque, Santa Fe |
Keep this page focused on language choice. For appointment, document, and permit-process steps, use the dedicated New Mexico permit guides.
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