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. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Three. One. Two. Five.

2. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Lane markings. Gravel roads. Wet pavement. All of the above.

3. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is On freeways. On rural roads. In school zones At intersections.

4. Which of the following affects your blood alcohol concentration? How fast you drink. How much you weigh. The number of drinks you've had. All of the above.

5. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are parking your motorcycle. You are making a right turn. You are passing a row of parked cars You are riding through a school zone.

6. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Sunglasses. Goggles. Headlights Face protection.

7. When passing another vehicle Ride close to the edge of the road. Ride in the highest gear. You must not exceed the speed limit Turn on your hazard lights.

8. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her. In the right side of the lane. In the driver's blind spot. In the center portion of the lane. In the left side of the lane.

9. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Normal turns. All these answers are correct. Quick, sharp turns Slow, tight turns.

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. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three Ride in pairs whenever possible.

12. When an instructional permit operator is driving the vehicle, a licensed driver should sit in ____. None of the listed answers. Passenger seat to the right of the instructional permit driver. In another vehicle directly following the instructional permit driver The left rear seat. The right rear seat.

13. 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.

14. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Driving over gravel roads. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Speeding up too quickly. Turning too fast.

15. What are the majority of vehicle skids attributable to? Animals unexpectedly crossing roadways. Loud children or other passengers. Vehicle operators travelling too fast for conditions Other motor vehicle operators. Balding and old vehicle tires.

16. What type of road can new mexico turn into a one-way road? Any roadway in the state. Only roads in large cities. Only in situations in which there is a close alternative route Only rural roads. Only roads with 2 lanes or fewer.

17. Accelerating in a curve Should not be done. Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Is for experienced riders only Should be done only in small curves.

18. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Other vehicles. Traffic controls. All these answers are correct Road characteristics.

19. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Both wheels. The front. The rear. Neither wheel.

20. What is the safest braking method? Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake.

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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.