New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When should you use your headlights? All of the listed answers are correct. At night time. When you have trouble seeing others When there is fog. When it is dusk.

3. 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.

4. How can you reduce the risk of a vehicle emergency? All of the listed answers are correct. Always bring your cell phone with you when driving. Follow the recommended maintenance on your vehicle Avoid travelling on the highway. Avoid driving at night.

5. How fast can you travel while passing on your motorcycle? As fast as you want, to overtake the vehicle, for a maximum of 10 seconds. 10 miles per hour above the speed limit. 15 miles per hour about the speed limit Only as fast as the posted speed limit. 5 miles per hour above the speed limit.

6. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. In rural areas. At all times.

7. The best lane position for being seen Is the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Changes depending on the situation.

8. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The left and right positions are safest. The center position is always the safest option. Only the left position is the safest The safest position will depend on the surroundings.

9. What are potential ways to avoid a collision? All of the answers listed. Speeding up. Turning your vehicle quickly Stopping your vehicle quickly. Putting your car into neutral.

10. What color are the lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions? Blue. Green. Yellow White. Orange.

11. If someone is injured during an accident you should ____. Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water. If there is bleeding, apply pressure directly onto the wound with your hand or with a cloth. Get help and call the police Do not move the injured unless they are in a burning vehicle. All of the listed answers.

12. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. In residential areas. Alongside other vehicles. Near other motorcycles.

13. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should Cross at the smallest angle possible. Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle. Wait until the next intersection Cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

14. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should Push the inside of the left handlegrip. Pull the left handlegrip toward you. Pull the right handlegrip toward you Push the inside of the right handlegrip.

15. Pavement roads are most slippery When it is hot from the sun. Near the edge of the road. Just after it starts to rain At night.

16. 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.

17. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. At or below elbow height Below your elbows.

18. 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.

19. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be driving under the influence if you You can never be certain that consumed alcohol will not affect your driving. Wait at least an hour. Wait at least 30 minutes Were drinking beer or wine, but not hard liquor.

20. When should a motorcycle use its signals? Never. None of the answers listed. Only when passing When changing lanes. Only when parked.

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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.