New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you prevent fatigue while riding? All these answers are correct. Limit the length of your trip. Take frequent breaks Protect yourself from the elements.

2. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Left. Center. Right. Left or right.

3. You should turn on your signal how many feet before you make a turn? 25 ft. 600 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft. 500 ft.

4. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Meeting. Not following or meeting. Following. All of these answers are correct.

5. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If it is a designated pull-off area. If the surface is safe to ride on If your lights are working.

6. 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.

7. Which of the following can happen when you are driving while tired? All of the answers listed. Take more time to make decisions. Cannot see as well Fall asleep behind the wheel. Not as alert.

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. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

10. When merging into traffic, at what speed should you try to maintain your vehicle? About 5 mph below the speed limit until you can adjust. About 5 mph faster than the speed limit to ensure you merge quickly. The same speed that the traffic you are merging into is moving Whatever the posted speed limit is regardless of traffic conditions.

11. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Help the motorcycle slow down. Cause the motorcycle to slip. Help stabilize the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

12. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a smaller profile. Has a quieter engine. Does not have as many lights Drives faster than a car.

13. 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.

14. When should you adjust your mirrors? After starting the motorcycle engine. After mounting the motorcycle. After you have started riding. Before mounting the motorcycle.

15. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by Reducing your speed. Using your high beam. Wearing reflective clothing Doing all of these.

16. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake before or after swerving. Brake after swerving. Brake before swerving Brake while swerving.

17. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and skidding. Stopping and swerving. Stopping and sliding. Sliding and swerving.

18. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching a construction zone. You are approaching a dead-end. You are approaching a railroad crossing You are approaching an intersection.

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

20. How many seconds should you keep, at least, between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? 2 3 6 5 4

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.