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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 23
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 2 / 23
When riding in a group, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never use a staggered formation.
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B
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
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C
Not use your mirrors.
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D
Not tailgate other riders within the group.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 4 / 23
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
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 6 / 23
To swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
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B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
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C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
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D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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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 13 / 23
When in traffic, motorcycles need:
Choose one answer below.
A
Much less distance to stop than cars.
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B
Less distance to stop than cars.
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C
As much distance to stop as cars.
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D
More distance to stop than cars.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center of the lane.
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B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
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C
Change your path as needed.
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D
Use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
When making normal stops, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Adjust the shocks.
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B
Adjust the handlebars.
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C
Adjust the brakes.
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D
Adjust the throttle.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 22 / 23
In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older 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
0.06 percent
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D
0.08 percent
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QUESTION 23 / 23
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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