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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The rear brake should be applied first.
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B
The front brake should be applied first.
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C
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
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D
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
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A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left handgrip
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B
Near the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange and red.
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B
Green and blue.
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C
Purple and gold.
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D
Black and white.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 12 / 25
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Taking the turn too fast.
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B
Lanes that are too narrow.
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C
Not knowing how to steer.
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D
Lanes that are too wide.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should:
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A
Only take a few minutes.
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B
Take more than an hour.
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C
Be complicated to perform.
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D
Not be done before every ride.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
Choose one answer below.
A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:
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A
A single-file formation.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
Pairs.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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