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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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On a cold day, you park on a flat street and run into a store for two minutes. Before you walk away from the car, what must you do?
Correct answer: Stop the engine, remove the key, and set the parking brake with the car in park.
Why
A vehicle left with the engine running or the key inside is an easy target for theft. A vehicle that is not secured can roll, even on a street that looks flat. The manual also calls it a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave the vehicle.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Unattended vehicle · p. 16
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