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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Before changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
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B
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
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C
Point in the direction of the lane change.
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D
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Well below the legal limit.
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B
Once reaching the legal limit.
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C
Just above the legal limit.
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D
Well above the legal limit.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
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B
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
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C
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
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D
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
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B
Begin slowing later than usual.
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C
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
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D
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In pairs.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
In a passing formation.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the rear brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes simultaneously.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A thorough check of your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
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B
Should not be done before a ride.
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C
Should be done only after a ride.
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D
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Severe.
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B
Up to a judge to decide.
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C
Not too harsh.
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D
Optional.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Increase your following distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
If the roadway is slippery.
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B
If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
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C
If the sun is shining.
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D
If drivers are following the speed limit.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
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B
Signal and use your mirrors.
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C
Turn your head and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your following distance.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Ride faster than you usually would.
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D
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Increase your following distance if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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