In New Mexico, all teens under the age of 18 are subject to a graduated driver licensing system. Graduated driver licensing eases beginning drivers into the skills and responsibilities necessary to be a responsible, safe motorist. This system limits a teen's exposure to driving situations proven to be particularly dangerous, such as having too many passengers and driving late at night. Teens begin driving with certain conditions, which are gradually relaxed as they mature and develop greater driving skills.
For a more information or to order a free brochure on New Mexico's graduated driver licensing law, please visit the Driver Educations Resources page and download the IPRC Order Form or call toll free
1-800-231-6145.
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in New Mexico. Approximately 5,000 teen drivers are injured or killed every year. Even though teen drivers make up only 7% of licensed drivers in New Mexico, they are the drivers in 16% of the crashes.
For more information, please visit: http://www.dgr.unm.edu/gradlicense/