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New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - New Mexico MVD Motorcycle Operator Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speed
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Tank, Cables, Lever, Operator, Cargo, Seat
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D
Turn signals, Center stand, Lever, Oil, Cooling, Speed
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which piece of protective gear offers the best head protection for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A baseball cap and sunglasses
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B
A DOT-approved full-face helmet
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C
A bandana and goggles
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D
A novelty helmet without a DOT label
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In New Mexico, who is legally required to wear a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
All operators and passengers, regardless of age
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B
Only the operator, regardless of age
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C
Any operator or passenger under 18 years of age
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D
Only riders on the interstate highway
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under NMSA 66-7-355, who must wear eye protection while riding a motorcycle in New Mexico?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders under 18
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B
All riders, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield or windscreen
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C
Only riders without a helmet
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D
Eye protection is recommended but never required
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcycle operator 21 or older in New Mexico?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05 percent
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B
0.08 percent
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C
0.10 percent
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D
0.02 percent
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the BAC limit for a motorcycle operator under 21 years of age in New Mexico?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08 percent
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B
0.05 percent
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C
0.02 percent
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D
Zero tolerance — any detectable alcohol
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between moving lanes of traffic) legal in New Mexico?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, at any speed
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B
Yes, but only on freeways
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C
No, lane splitting is prohibited
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D
Only when traffic is stopped
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Two motorcycles riding together in a single lane should normally ride in what formation?
Choose one answer below.
A
Side by side, two abreast
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B
Single file with a one-second gap
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C
Staggered formation
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D
Bumper to bumper to save space
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Above about 10 mph, how do you make a motorcycle lean for a turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean your body weight strongly inward
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction you want to turn (counter-steering)
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C
Use only the rear brake to lean
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D
Steer the handlebars away from the turn
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What four steps does the MSF SLPR turning sequence teach?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Press, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Stop, Lean, Power, Relax
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D
Signal, Lane, Press, Release
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the safest braking technique for a quick stop on a straight, dry road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid a front-tire skid
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B
Use only the front brake for maximum power
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C
Apply both brakes firmly and progressively
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast to a stop
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When you must swerve to avoid a hazard, what should you do with the brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard during the swerve
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B
Brake first, release, then swerve — or swerve first, then brake — but do not do both at once
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C
Apply only the rear brake while swerving
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D
Pull the clutch in and coast through the swerve
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does the MSF SEE strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Signal, Engage, Exit
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D
Scan, Examine, Escape
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does SIPDE stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Inspect, Predict, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Signal, Inspect, Pass, Decide, Exit
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D
See, Inspect, Plan, Defend, Engage
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Five seconds
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D
Ten seconds
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In wet or slippery conditions, how should you adjust your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the same two-second gap
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B
Reduce the gap to keep up with traffic
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C
Increase the gap to at least four seconds
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D
Tailgate so spray hits your windshield, not your visor
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which lane position usually gives you the best view of traffic ahead and the best visibility to drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Position 1 (left tire track)
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B
Position 2 (center of the lane)
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C
Position 3 (right tire track)
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D
Riding on the shoulder line
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the most common cause of motorcycle-car collisions at intersections?
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles speeding through red lights
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B
A car turning left across the motorcycle's path
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C
Motorcycles riding two abreast
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D
Pedestrians stepping out unexpectedly
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding at night, how should you adjust your speed compared with daytime riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain the same speed
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B
Ride faster to limit time on the road
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C
Ride slower so your stopping distance fits within your headlight range
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D
Ride at the posted limit even on unlit roads
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QUESTION 20 / 25
During New Mexico's summer monsoon season, what hazard is most likely on a paved road during the first 10 minutes of a thunderstorm?
Choose one answer below.
A
Black ice on the centerline
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B
Oil and grease lifted from the pavement, making the road extremely slick
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C
Hardened tar in the wheel tracks
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D
Sand carried in from the desert
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you ride into a sudden New Mexico dust storm with severely reduced visibility, what is the safest action?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to get through the dust as quickly as possible
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B
Pull completely off the road, turn off your lights, and wait for the dust to pass
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C
Use high-beam headlights and keep cruising
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D
Stop in the travel lane and turn on your hazards
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding through loose sand or gravel on a back road, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and lean the bike to keep it stable
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B
Slow down before entering, keep the bike upright, and avoid sudden inputs
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C
Accelerate sharply to skim across the loose surface
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D
Stand up on the pegs and lean into the turn
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the safest approach to a mountain switchback on a New Mexico road such as the Sandia Crest or Taos High Road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Enter fast and brake hard mid-corner
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B
Slow down before the corner, look through the turn, then roll on smooth throttle through the exit
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C
Use only the rear brake and lean the bike as much as possible
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D
Stay in the center of the lane regardless of the turn direction
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How should you handle a strong crosswind on an open New Mexico highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Grip the bars tightly and brake hard
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B
Lean slightly into the wind and steer to counter the push
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C
Speed up to outrun the wind
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D
Stand up on the pegs
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You are riding on a rural New Mexico road at dusk through deer and elk country. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride at the posted speed and assume you would see any animal in time
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B
Reduce speed, scan the shoulders, and use high beams where legal
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C
Use the horn continuously to scare animals away
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D
Tailgate a pickup truck so it hits the animal first
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