New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is true concerning cellular phone usage? All of the answers listed. Pull to the side of the road to use your phone whenever possible. You must be especially careful Some towns have made usage of a cell phone illegal without using a hands-free device. Using your phone can be a dangerous distraction.

2. 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.

3. If a dog begins to chase you while you are riding, you should Stop until the owner is found. Call animal protection. Approach the animal and speed away Kick the dog.

4. How should a rider compensate for riding during the night? All of the listed answers. Increase the distance between you and other cars. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

5. 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.

6. What are sharrows? A designated sidewalk area for bicyclists. The area around the door zone of cars. The area on the road where bicyclists are not allowed Sharrows is short-form for 'shared lane bicycle marking' on roads.

7. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? At the stop line only. On the stop line. At the stop line first, then further forward. Past the stop line, where you can see clearly.

8. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. At night only. At all times. Between dusk and dawn.

9. Which of the following should be checked before each ride? Tires. Brakes. Clutch and throttle. All of these.

10. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your throttle is stuck. If your rear tire fails. If your front tire fails.

11. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by Rising slightly off the seat. Swerving from side to side. Taking your feet off the footrests Applying the brake lightly.

12. 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.

13. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

14. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Your weight. How fast you drink Time of day.

15. The least effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle is by using Elastic cords. Saddlebags. Ropes Tank bags.

16. When following another vehicle, it is easy to gauge if you are following too closely by using which rule? The '4-second rule.'. The 'one-second rule.'. The 'two-second rule.'. The 'three-second rule.'.

17. What does 'hov' stand for? High occupancy vehicle. High occupancy visor. Hotel octopus victor High octane vehicle. None of the answers listed.

18. 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.

19. Everyone who operates a motor vehicle in new mexico must have which type of insurance policy? Health insurance policy. Homeowners insurance policy. Life insurance policy Motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

20. 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.

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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.