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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
Two seconds.
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B
Three seconds.
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C
Four seconds.
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D
Five seconds.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A helmet should not:
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Meet U.S. DOT standards.
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B
Fit snugly.
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C
Be without obvious defects.
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D
Have been previously worn in an accident.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
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A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding at night you should:
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:
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Most people aren’t used to using mirrors.
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B
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.
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C
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.
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D
It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:
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Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
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B
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
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C
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
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D
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does this signal mean?
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A
Rest stop
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B
High beams on
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C
Turn right
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D
Hazard
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:
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Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
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B
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
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C
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
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D
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
An integrated braking system:
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Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?
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A
Release the rear brake.
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B
Continue using the rear brake.
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C
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
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D
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
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A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
At speeds greater than 55 mph.
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B
After several hours of riding.
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C
On short trips.
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D
On long trips.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
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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 14 / 25
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
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A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
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A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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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 17 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
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Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
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B
Pack lighter items near the front.
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C
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
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D
Place items behind the rear axle.
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
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A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
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A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?
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A
It takes up minimal space on the highway.
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B
The group is easy to see.
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C
The group is unlikely to be split up.
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D
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
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Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
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A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 25 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
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Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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