New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the New Mexico Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE New Mexico DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. If your engine suddenly dies while you are driving, what should you do? Brace for impact with possible obstacles, letting go of the wheel, and hope for the best. Honk your horn loudly to request assistance. Immediately open the car door and exit the vehicle Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and pull off the roadway.

2. Tinted eye protection should Not be worn at night. Be worn by drivers and passengers. Be worn during the day Be worn at all times.

3. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? During designated time periods only. At all times. If riding with another motorcycle. Only when carrying a passenger.

4. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, press, look, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Press, look, slow, roll.

5. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Swerving from side to side. Flashing your brake light. Beeping your horn Using signal lights.

6. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and skidding. Stopping and swerving. Stopping and sliding. Sliding and swerving.

7. You should use your low beams within ____ when following another vehicle. 100 ft. 200 ft. 450 ft. 500 ft.

8. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Multi-lane highways. Intersections. Rural areas.

9. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? At the first stop after you start driving. The mirrors are not adjustable. While you are driving. Before you start driving.

10. When you check your tires, what are you checking for? Cuts and scrapes. Tire pressure. Tread wear. All of these.

11. What is the technique called when turning sharp corners? Arm over arm. Arm over hand. Hand under hand Hand over hand. Arm under arm.

12. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond the same as without a passenger. Respond slower than normal. Easily tip over Respond quicker than normal.

13. The best group formation for riding through curves is Single file. The staggered formation. In pairs A v-shaped formation.

14. If a dog approaches your motorcycle, which of the following should you not do? Accelerate past the animal. All listed answers. Kick at the animal Down shift as you approach the animal.

15. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield A helmet is not required. You may wear glasses instead of a face shield. You are not required to wear eye protection You must wear goggles or face protection.

16. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the front brake only. Use either brake while swerving. Use the rear brake only Use both brakes at the same time.

17. At 50 mph, about how many feet does it take to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a complete stop? 200 ft. 400 ft. 800 ft. 600 ft.

18. New mexico law requires that all drivers and passengers of a motorcycle wear a helmet if they are under: 18 years old. 20 years old. 21 years old It is only recommended that you wear a helmet - there is no age requirement that makes it mandatory. 19 years old.

19. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Are much faster than cars. Appear further away. Drive much slower than cars Appear closer than they are.

20. Which of the following is true of two solid yellow lines adjacent to one another? None of the answers listed. You may make a u-turn at any time. You may pass other vehicles at any time You may not pass other vehicles. You may pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Mexico, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD). There are three different levels of licenses depending on your age: Class M 13+, Class M 15+, and a Class M 18+ license. A motorcycle license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. A Class M 13+ license is only valid for motorcycles that are under 100cc.

To receive a Class M 13+ or Class M 15+ license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course, submit an application, the required documentation, and pay the fees. The tests are waived if you successfully complete the required coursework. To receive a Class M 18+ license, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle written and road tests. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the required tests will be waived.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The written motorcycle test contains 25 questions on safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week to retest.