New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

4. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Three. One. Two. Five.

5. 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.

6. A rider should particularly check his mirrors during which of the following situations? All of the listed answers. Before he changes lanes. Before he slows down When he stopped at an intersection.

7. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Keep the load forward. Distribute the load evenly. Secure the load with elastic cords Do all of these.

8. The press step of turning means that you press Your feet on the footpegs. The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning. The clutch lever The front or rear brake.

9. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the right of the lane position. Is the center of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen.

10. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only Release the brake and reapply it smoothly.

11. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Honking your horn. Flashing your brake light. Using signal lights Swerving from left to right.

12. What is the technique called when turning sharp corners? Arm over arm. Arm over hand. Hand under hand Hand over hand. Arm under arm.

13. When passing parked vehicles on your motorcycle, what should you do? Sound your horn loudly so no one exits their vehicle or gets in your way unexpectedly. Stay in the exact center of your lane. Stay towards the left of your lane Stay towards the right of your lane.

14. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

15. If someone is injured during an accident you should ____. Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water. If there is bleeding, apply pressure directly onto the wound with your hand or with a cloth. Get help and call the police Do not move the injured unless they are in a burning vehicle. All of the listed answers.

16. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Lane markings. Gravel roads. Wet pavement. All of the above.

17. 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.

18. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A quarter of a. A third of a. A full. Half of a.

19. 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.

20. What time frame do you have to renew your driver's license before it expires? Up to 10 days before. Up to 20 days before. Up to 30 days before Up to 60 days before. Up to 90 days before.

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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.