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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
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Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 2 / 25
The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:
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By using only the rear brake.
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B
By using only the front brake.
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C
By allowing the front tire to lock up.
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D
By using both the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
When you ride, the best gear to wear is:
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Any gear that helps to protect you.
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B
The lowest-priced gear.
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C
Gear that looks good.
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D
Any gear that fits.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
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A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Impairment from alcohol:
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Begins with the first drink.
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B
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
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C
Occurs at the legal limit.
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D
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
An approved helmet:
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Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
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Making sure the headlight works.
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B
Checking the oil level.
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C
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
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D
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
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A
Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
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B
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
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C
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
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D
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
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To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
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B
So you can tailgate.
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C
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
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D
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
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A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Mirror checks:
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A
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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B
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
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C
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
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D
Are only recommended in bad weather.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?
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A
The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
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C
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
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D
The helmet looks cool.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Riding alongside a car:
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Is encouraged.
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B
Can place you in a blind spot.
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C
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:
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Ride faster than usual.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Use only the rear brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?
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When slowing down or stopping suddenly
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B
When stopped at an intersection
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C
When changing lanes
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Most motorcycles:
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A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:
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Riding with your headlight off.
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B
Wearing bright clothing.
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C
Following other vehicles closely.
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D
Not using turn signals.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:
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A
Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
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B
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
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C
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
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D
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When choosing a lane position, you should consider:
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Whether or not other drivers will see you.
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B
How many cars are on the road ahead.
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C
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
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D
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
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You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
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A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Riding gloves are often:
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Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
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A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
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Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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