New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should Push the inside of the left handlegrip. Pull the left handlegrip toward you. Pull the right handlegrip toward you Push the inside of the right handlegrip.

2. You should flash your brake light when You are going to turn left. The speed limit changes. You slow down where others might not expect it You slow down in rural areas.

3. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also Allow your feet to skim the surface. Rise slightly off the seat. Lean back as far as possible Apply the rear brake.

4. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your outside foot for support. Drag your inside foot for support. Maintain or increase your speed Decrease or maintain your speed.

5. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Give them plenty of room. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Move into another lane if one is open Do all of the above.

6. When driving through a turn, your lane position should Stay as close to the center line as possible. Stay as close to the edge of the road as possible. Be in the center of the lane Change to give you the best view.

7. What is the center, shared lane on many new mexico roadways, denoted by a solid and dashed yellow line used for? The center lane is a shared, left turn lane for both directions of travel. All of the answers listed. The center shared lane is for vip operators with a special permit and sticker The center shared lane is for emergency vehicles only. The center shared lane is a carpool only lane.

8. During normal turns The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright.

9. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center or right. Left or right. Left. Center.

10. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Right. Center. Any. Left.

11. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 30-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree. 10-degree.

12. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured On the sissy bar. Behind the rear axle. With rope With elastic cords.

13. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

14. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt.

15. Weaving when riding over a metal grating Is caused by poor motorcycle skills. Is harmful to the motorcycle. Is dangerous to motorcycle riders Is not hazardous.

16. Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because Objects may be thrown out the window. You could be hit by an extended side mirror. You may be riding in a blind spot Any of these could happen.

17. Which of the following is not true? Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. Motorcycles do not have blind spots. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle The center of the lane position is safe to ride in.

18. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should Shoulder check your blind spot. Change lanes before slowing down. Beep your horn Flash your brake light.

19. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle? When passing another vehicle. Never. In designated areas. During heavy traffic.

20. What should you do in the event of brake failure? Pump the brake pedal, use the parking brake, and begin shifting to lower gears. Use the parking brake, if pumping the brake pedal does not work. Begin shifting to lower gears if pumping the brakes and engaging the parking brake do not work Accelerate off the road. Pump the brake pedal to build pressure.

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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.