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2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Avoid making sudden moves.
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D
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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QUESTION 4 / 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
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:
Choose one answer below.
A
Time.
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B
Drinking coffee.
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C
Exercising.
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D
Taking a cold shower.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be worn only at night.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Not be worn.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
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B
There is usually no effect on the body.
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C
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
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D
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic light means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop.
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B
Go.
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C
Stop, then go.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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B
Not look ahead while riding.
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C
Wear dark clothes.
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D
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
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 season.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Make sudden moves.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
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B
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
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C
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
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D
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the brakes.
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B
Accelerating.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Items made of leather.
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B
Items made of polyester.
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C
Items made of light materials.
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D
Items that are darkly-colored.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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