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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your usual following distance.
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B
Increase your usual following distance.
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C
Travel on the shoulder.
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D
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:
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A
Your motorcycle may stall.
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B
You might go too fast.
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C
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
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D
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When stopping, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Grab at the front brake lever.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
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C
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
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D
Only use the front brake.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride single-file.
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B
Ride in a staggered formation.
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C
Ride in pairs.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When turning left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the right handgrip.
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B
Press the left handgrip.
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C
Press both handgrips at the same time.
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D
Not press either handgrip.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which of the following is true?
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A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Motorcycle riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
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B
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
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C
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
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D
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
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A
Traffic is light.
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B
Traffic is heavy.
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C
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
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D
There is pleasant and clear weather.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 23 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
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B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
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C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
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D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
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