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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When braking where traction is reduced, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.
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B
Apply the brakes more gently than usual.
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C
Not use the rear brake.
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D
Not use the front brake.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
The front brake:
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A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 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 6 / 25
When you are being passed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Distances are easier to judge than they are during the day.
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B
Using a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.
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C
Use only one lane position.
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D
Reduce your speed.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear an approved helmet.
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B
Wear face or eye protection.
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C
Wear protective clothing.
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D
Have a windshield.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the motorcycle seat.
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B
In the sidecar.
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C
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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D
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 25
If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake suddenly.
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B
Steer in a weaving pattern.
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C
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.
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D
Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 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 20 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Your lane position should not:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Provide you with an escape route.
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D
Welcome other drivers into your lane.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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