Take 2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 25

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

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ARelax on the handle grips.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

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AThey make you drowsy.✓BThey make you more alert.✓CThey make you hungry.✓DThey make you unable to concentrate.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BAllow them to pass.✓CPrevent them from passing.✓DMove to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as effectively as goggles.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

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AMake sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.✓BSpeed up.✓CSwerve quickly.✓DRise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

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AHappen at night.✓BAre caused by bald tires.✓COccur at speeds above 55 mph.✓DInvolve inexperienced riders.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

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AUsing only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.✓BIt develops good braking habits for emergency situations.✓CUsing both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.✓DThe brakes only work when both are applied.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png

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ASpeed up.✓BDanger ahead.✓CStop.✓DMerge.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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AShift into neutral when slowing.✓BCover the clutch and the brakes.✓CPull in the clutch when turning.✓DRide under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

For routine braking:

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AYou should only use the front brake.✓BYou should only use the rear brake.✓CYou should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.✓DYou should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When someone follows you too closely, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BNot worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.✓CChange lanes and let them pass.✓DRide on the shoulder and let them pass.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A skidding rear tire:

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AIs not serious.✓BEliminates your ability to change direction.✓CWill usually correct itself.✓DIs only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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ABy giving dirty looks to other drivers✓BBy riding in the center portion of the lane✓CBy riding in the left portion of the lane✓DBy riding in a zigzag pattern✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

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AArrange for a safe ride home for your friend.✓BOccupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.✓CKeep your friend from leaving until they are sober.✓DAllow your friend to ride their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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AIn a staggered formation.✓BIn a pyramid formation.✓COne at a time.✓DIn a splintered formation.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

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APull over and wait until traffic begins to move.✓BRide on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.✓CWeave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.✓DNot weave between the cars.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To stop quickly, it is best to:

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AThrottle down and use the front brake.✓BUse the rear brake only.✓CUse the front brake only.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

The front brake:

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AShould only be used when you need to stop quickly.✓BShould be used only under slippery conditions.✓CIs not as effective as the rear brake.✓DIs safe to use, if used properly.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When braking where traction is reduced, you should:

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AApply the brakes more quickly than usual.✓BApply the brakes more gently than usual.✓CNot use the rear brake.✓DNot use the front brake.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Where is the throttle usually located?

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ANear the left footrest✓BNear the right footrest✓COn the left handle grip✓DOn the right handle grip✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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AHalf as likely✓BTwice as likely✓CThree times as likely✓DJust as likely✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓