New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

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

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

4. Before each ride, you should adjust The clutch. The throttle. Your seat The side mirrors.

5. 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.

6. When should you check your speedometer? Never. if you are driving quickly, you will notice on your own. Often, even if you feel you are driving slowly or at normal speeds. None of the listed answers Only if you feel you might be driving quickly.

7. If the gas pedal sticks or the motor keeps accelerating, what should you do? Honk your horn loudly to alert other drivers, and possibly get assistance. Drive your car into the nearest obstacle in the hope the impact will stop your car. None of the listed answers Keep your eyes on the road and immediately shift to neutral. pull off the road and turn off your engine.

8. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

9. 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.

10. Which of the following should you do if the gas pedal sticks while driving? Pull off the road when safe. Shift into reverse. Turn off the engine in the middle of the road Take your eyes off the road.

11. 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.

12. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Never carry cargo on a motorcycle. Attach the cargo to your gas tank Use ropes to secure the load.

13. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Metal gratings. Uneven surfaces. Wet pavement. All of these.

14. 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.

15. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Stop and look around. Carry a passenger to check for you. Turn around and scan the area Check your side mirrors frequently.

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

17. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. Both brakes. Either the hand brake or foot brake. The foot brake. The hand brake.

18. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Never pass while riding in a group. Pass as a whole group. Pass in pairs Pass one rider at a time.

19. In new mexico, to obtain an unrestricted driver license you must have held a provisional license for the period immediately preceding the date of application for a driver license in the amount of: October 4, 2017 September 4, 2018 March 4, 2018 December 4, 2017 June 4, 2018

20. What is the number one rule about semi truck blind spots? If you can't see the driver in the semi truck side mirrors, the semi truck driver cannot see you and you are in a blind spot. Semi truck drivers never use their side mirrors, so everywhere is a blind spot. Semi truck drivers don't have blind spots Honking your vehicle's horn will alert a semi truck driver to your presence in a blind spot. None of the answers listed.

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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.