New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What techniques can be used to avoid an obstacle on the road? Stopping or sliding. Swerving or sliding. Stopping or swerving. Swerving or leaning.

2. How should a rider compensate for riding during the night? All of the listed answers. Increase the distance between you and other cars. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

3. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Give them plenty of room. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Move into another lane if one is open Do all of the above.

4. When must new mexico motorcycle operators under 18 years of age wear a helmet? At all times when operating a motorcycle. None of the answers listed. During weekends and on holidays Only when other traffic is present. During evening hours between 6 am and 10 pm local time.

5. Never back a vehicle in traffic unless doing what? All of the answers listed. Parallel parking. Passing Returning to a missed exit. Letting out a passenger.

6. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? Any lane position. The right. The center. The left.

7. What is the safest way to use saddlebags? Never carry a passenger at the same time. Distribute the weight evenly between them. Only use one saddlebag at a time Make sure all saddlebags are full.

8. The most likely place for a collision is A school zone. A multilane highway. A residential area An intersection.

9. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Apply the brakes quickly. Close the throttle gradually. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble Accelerate out of the wobble.

10. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards. Choosing an effective lane position Doing all of the above.

11. A ____ following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 4-second. Two-second. Five-second. One-second.

12. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the right of the lane position. Is the center of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen.

13. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the Signal lights. Tires. Fluids All of these.

14. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by Rising slightly off the seat. Swerving from side to side. Taking your feet off the footrests Applying the brake lightly.

15. Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and illegal. after consumption, how long does it take for alcohol to reach your brain? Five to fifteen minutes. Ten to twenty minutes. Thirty to sixty minutes Twenty to forty minutes.

16. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Ride in the center lane position. Beep your horn. Ride in the left lane position Flash your brake light.

17. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Never carry cargo on a motorcycle. Attach the cargo to your gas tank Use ropes to secure the load.

18. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When being passed by other vehicles. When passing parked cars. All of the above.

19. What should you do if you get in an accident with a parked vehicle, and cannot find the owner? Leave a note on the car, saying you're sorry. Leave a note on the car with your contact information. Do nothing Wait until the owner arrives. Leave, provided you have waited for 30 minutes.

20. 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.

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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.