New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Beep your horn. Flash your brake light. Tailgate the vehicle Move away from the vehicle.

2. The rear brake is ____ important because Least, it has 25% of the stopping power. Least, it has 75% of the stopping power. Most, it has 25% of the stopping power Most, it has 75% of the stopping power.

3. What time frame do you have to renew your driver's license before it expires? Up to 10 days before. Up to 20 days before. Up to 30 days before Up to 60 days before. Up to 90 days before.

4. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Trying to accelerate out of it. Riding beside another vehicle. Closing the throttle gradually Unpaved roads.

5. You can help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn by Increasing the throttle. Pulling in the clutch. Decreasing the throttle Leaning forward.

6. What is the safe and proper way to accelerate your vehicle? You should accelerate gradually and smoothly. You should accelerate only if you drive a fast car. You should accelerate smoothly and quickly You should never accelerate.

7. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Drivers following too closely. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection.

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. In city traffic, how far ahead of your vehicle should you look? One car length. To the nearest intersection. One city block Two city blocks. Two car lengths.

10. 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.

11. How is the rear brake controlled? By the right foot pedal. By the left foot pedal. By the right hand lever. By the left hand lever.

12. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? One or two. Three. Two. One.

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

14. When should you only use the front brakes? When stopping quickly. On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat.

15. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? Time of day. The amount of alcohol. Your weight. How fast you drink.

16. The press step of turning means that you press Your feet on the footpegs. The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning. The clutch lever The front or rear brake.

17. Which of the following is true concerning right-of-way in new mexico? All of the answers listed. Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing legally when necessary. The driver on the right goes first at a 4-way stop if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk unless for the purpose of crossing it as is done when pulling out of a driveway. Pedestrians using a guide dog or white cane have absolute right-of-way.

18. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by Decreasing the throttle. Increasing the throttle. Applying the rear brake Pulling in the clutch.

19. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to tip over. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to skid Help the motorcycle slow down.

20. 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.

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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.