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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 25
Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tire check.
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B
A taillight test.
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C
A headlight test.
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D
A paint check.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
More than half of all motorcycle crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Happen at night.
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B
Are caused by bald tires.
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C
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
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D
Involve inexperienced riders.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handgrips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A group of riders should pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a staggered formation.
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B
In a pyramid formation.
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C
One at a time.
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D
In a splintered formation.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Taking the turn too fast.
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B
Lanes that are too narrow.
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C
Not knowing how to steer.
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D
Lanes that are too wide.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Where is the clutch 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
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle's former owner.
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B
The owner’s manual.
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C
A library book about motorcycles.
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D
A motorcycle enthusiast.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Where is the throttle usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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