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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
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A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
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A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Convex mirrors make cars seem:
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A
Larger.
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B
Farther away.
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C
Faster.
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D
Narrower.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tire check.
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B
A taillight test.
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C
A headlight test.
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D
A paint check.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
The steering will feel heavy.
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B
The steering will feel loose.
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C
There will be no change in the steering.
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D
The ride will feel too smooth.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?
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A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Provide you with an escape route.
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D
Welcome other drivers into your lane.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
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A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the motorcycle seat.
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B
In the sidecar.
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C
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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D
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To increase your visibility, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes immediately.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Distances are easier to judge than they are during the day.
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B
Using a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.
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C
Use only one lane position.
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D
Reduce your speed.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tightening the chain
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B
Loosening the chain
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C
Using the throttle more
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D
Applying the rear brake
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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B
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
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C
Travel in a zigzag motion.
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D
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
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B
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
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C
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
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D
Use only the front brake.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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