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 front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only Release the brake and reapply it smoothly.

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

3. What should you do if the road has standing water on it? Continue as normal. None of the answers listed. Swerve Slow down. Speed up.

4. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use Both the front and rear brakes. Engine braking only. The rear brake only The front brake only.

5. Signal lights should be used As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes. In cities but not in rural areas Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles.

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

7. 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.

8. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Use the front brake and move to the side of the road. Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road.

9. 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.

10. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Closer than they are. Farther away than they are. Smaller than they are Bigger than they are.

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

12. 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.

13. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. Your head with a helmet. The clutch and both brakes.

14. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Change gears. Not change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

15. Which is the recommended procedure to help keep a safe cushion of distance behind an operator's vehicle? Abruptly brake to startle drivers following too closely. Use hand signals out of the vehicle's driver side window. All of the answers listed Increase speed sharply to increase distance. Maintain a steady speed and signal well in advance of intended turns or expected slow downs.

16. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be against the gas tank. Point down toward the road. Be placed firmly on the foot pegs Skim the ground during turns.

17. 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.

18. Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality. It is prohibited to ride there. You may hit pedestrians Dirt collects there and provides little traction.

19. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

20. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead? Three seconds. 4 seconds. Two seconds. One second.

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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.