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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
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B
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
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C
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
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D
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
Choose one answer below.
A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Long-term exposure to wind noise:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended.
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B
Can cause hearing loss.
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C
Is not harmful.
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D
Is less damaging than listening to music.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25
You should completely check your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a year.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Taking a turn too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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B
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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C
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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D
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
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B
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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C
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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D
Be close to the road signs.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Wool
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D
Polyester
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Choose one answer below.
A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
Choose one answer below.
A
See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
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B
See only the lane behind you.
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C
See only the lane next to you.
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D
See most of your helmet.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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D
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
A stocking cap
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
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B
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
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C
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
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D
Are more complicated than those on a car.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and check your blind spot.
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B
Look only at your mirrors.
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C
Rely on your peripheral vision.
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D
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front and emergency
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B
Rear and emergency
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C
Front and rear
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D
Only a front brake
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When passing a vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
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B
You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
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C
You may pass on the shoulder.
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D
You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Mud
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D
Lane markings
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