How long may you drive unaccompanied after obtaining your license?

When you obtain your driver's license, specific restrictions often apply to newly licensed drivers, particularly those who are under a certain age or have just completed a learner's permit period. In many states, including New Mexico, there is a graduated licensing system that allows young drivers to gain experience gradually.

The correct answer indicates that, after obtaining your license, you may drive unaccompanied for a duration of three months. This period allows new drivers to adjust to driving independently while still under certain limitations that were in place during their learner's permit phase. It encourages new drivers to build their confidence and competence on the road with less supervision initially.

After this three-month period, additional privileges can typically be granted, assuming the driver has practiced safe driving and adheres to all traffic laws during that time. This gradual increase in responsibility is designed to improve road safety by ensuring that inexperienced drivers have the support and time needed to become skillful and responsible behind the wheel.