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 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.

3. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When riding in a parking lot. When riding on ice. When riding on metal grating. When crossing railroad tracks.

4. You can help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn by Increasing the throttle. Pulling in the clutch. Decreasing the throttle Leaning forward.

5. 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.

6. Rules of riding in a group include the following: Maintaining a staggered formation. Checking your mirrors frequently. Not following too closely All of the above.

7. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? At the first stop after you start driving. The mirrors are not adjustable. While you are driving. Before you start driving.

8. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over It is difficult to steer a motorcycle.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. What is the most important thing you can do in case of a collision? Drive as fast as possible. Drive recklessly. None of the answers listed Wear your seat belt. Drive much slower than other traffic.

12. If you are under 21, what blood alcohol level will get you arrested? 0.00 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.04

13. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Use the front brake and move to the side of the road. Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road.

14. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Swerving from side to side. Flashing your brake light. Beeping your horn Using signal lights.

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

16. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop? At all times, unless you have a flat tire. On hills and curves. In emergencies only. Never at the same time.

17. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Drink caffeinated beverages. Avoid wearing dark eyewear. Take frequent breaks Avoid drinking water.

18. What should you do if you get in an accident with a parked vehicle, and cannot find the owner? Leave a note on the car, saying you're sorry. Leave a note on the car with your contact information. Do nothing Wait until the owner arrives. Leave, provided you have waited for 30 minutes.

19. What should you do at an accident scene if involved in the accident? Do not approach downed power lines, if any are present. Get your vehicle off the road, if possible. Do not walk into traffic lanes All of the answers listed. Use flares to alert other drivers to the accident.

20. 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.

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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.