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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
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A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
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A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 5 / 25
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle's former owner.
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B
The owner’s manual.
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C
A library book about motorcycles.
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D
A motorcycle enthusiast.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
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A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
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 11 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
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A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you are being passed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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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 15 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
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A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Where is the gearshift lever located?
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest
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B
In front of the right footrest
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C
On the left handgrip
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D
On the right handgrip
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Brightly-colored helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
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B
Can be distracting.
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C
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
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D
Are not permitted.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A face shield should:
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A
Allow a clear view to both sides.
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B
Prevent air from passing through it.
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C
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
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D
Should not fasten too tightly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Inspected closely.
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B
Replaced.
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C
Sold to another rider.
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D
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When changing lanes, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
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B
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
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C
Not worry about other traffic.
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D
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake suddenly.
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B
Steer in a weaving pattern.
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C
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.
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D
Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Rain suits:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not be used.
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B
Should not balloon when riding.
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C
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
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D
Should tear easily.
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