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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Intersections are usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe since there is so much traffic there.
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B
A dangerous spot for riders.
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C
Difficult to figure out.
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D
Safer than the open road.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A person who is above the age of 21 with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
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A
0.04 percent
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B
0.08 percent
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C
0.1 percent
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D
0.12 percent
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Riding at night:
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A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
An approved helmet:
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A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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B
Restricts the field of vision.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Does not have any markings or tags.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A pre-ride inspection usually takes:
Choose one answer below.
A
A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
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B
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
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C
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
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D
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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B
Only have one set of footrests.
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C
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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D
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
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C
Cover the ankle and provide support.
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D
Have tall heels.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
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A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 14 / 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 15 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
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A
A gravel road
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B
A patch of leaves
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C
An ice patch
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D
Dry concrete
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:
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A
Fits loosely.
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B
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
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C
Has survived a previous crash.
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D
Provides hearing protection.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A motorcycle “fits” you if:
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A
You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.
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B
You are able to reach the controls by stretching.
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C
The handlebars go over your head.
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D
Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Goggles will:
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A
Protect only your eyes.
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B
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
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C
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
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D
Provide protection for your entire face.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:
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A
Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
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B
Allow their feet to breathe.
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C
Have tall heels.
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D
Are made of soft, flimsy material.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine braking.
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B
Acceleration.
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C
Upshifting.
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D
Coasting.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
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A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
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A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:
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The air pressure in the tires.
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B
Fluid levels.
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C
The turn signals.
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D
Damage to the paint.
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