New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Before every lane change, you should Check your mirrors. Check your blind spots. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

2. The 3 steps of the see strategy are Search, examine, execute. See, execute, examine. See, evaluate, examine Search, evaluate, execute.

3. 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.

4. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should Come to a complete stop. Maintain the same speed. Increase your speed Slow down as much as possible.

5. 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.

6. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Five. Six. Three. Two.

7. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Are much faster than cars. Appear further away. Drive much slower than cars Appear closer than they are.

8. When should you check your motorcycle tires? Monthly. Every time before you ride. Once a week. At the beginning of the season.

9. A rider should particularly check his mirrors during which of the following situations? All of the listed answers. Before he changes lanes. Before he slows down When he stopped at an intersection.

10. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.

11. The most important thing about swerving is to Brake while swerving. Never swerve on a curve. Only swerve towards the inside of the road Not brake and swerve at the same time.

12. Tinted eye protection should Not be worn at night. Be worn by drivers and passengers. Be worn during the day Be worn at all times.

13. What should a motorcycle rider do to reduce the chance of an accident at intersections? Assume that if a car can enter your path, it will. Get the best view you can of oncoming traffic. All of the answers listed Select a lane position that increases visibility to other drivers. Maintain appropriate space cushions.

14. 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.

15. In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own Helmet. Seat. Footrests Footrests, seat, and helmet.

16. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate. When unloading only. When parking for five minutes or less.

17. 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.

18. If a dog approaches your motorcycle, which of the following should you not do? Accelerate past the animal. All listed answers. Kick at the animal Down shift as you approach the animal.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.