New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is correct? Signal before changing lanes. Never weave between lanes. Both of the above statements are correct. Neither of the above statements is correct.

2. In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own Helmet. Seat. Footrests Footrests, seat, and helmet.

3. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

4. You should use your low beams within ____ when following another vehicle. 100 ft. 200 ft. 450 ft. 500 ft.

5. What time frame do you have to renew your driver's license before it expires? Up to 10 days before. Up to 20 days before. Up to 30 days before Up to 60 days before. Up to 90 days before.

6. Which of the following is not true of children in cars? Children can ride in the front passenger seat. Children should ride in the back seat. Children are easily hurt by air bags Children under 24 months of age must be secured in an approved safety device. None of the listed answers.

7. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? Any lane position. The right. The center. The left.

8. On a standard 3 light traffic signal, where is the yellow light located? In the middle of the signal. On the bottom of the signal. On the top of the signal There is no yellow light in a traffic signal.

9. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Help the motorcycle slow down. Cause the motorcycle to slip. Help stabilize the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

10. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by Rising slightly off the seat. Swerving from side to side. Taking your feet off the footrests Applying the brake lightly.

11. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Your weight. How fast you drink Time of day.

12. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items In front of a tank bag. In a backpack. On the sissy bar On the handlebars.

13. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace? The group leader. The middle group rider. The tail rider. The traffic in front of the leader.

14. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. The right hand lever. A foot pedal The left hand lever.

15. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Every five hours. Every 50 miles. Once per trip. Every two hours.

16. Which of the following surfaces is the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on? Multi-lane highways. Rural roads. Newly paved roads. Gravel roads.

17. What is the center, shared lane on many new mexico roadways, denoted by a solid and dashed yellow line used for? The center lane is a shared, left turn lane for both directions of travel. All of the answers listed. The center shared lane is for vip operators with a special permit and sticker The center shared lane is for emergency vehicles only. The center shared lane is a carpool only lane.

18. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Speeding up when approached by tailgaters. Beeping your horn at close drivers Adjusting your lane position as you ride.

19. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Three. One. Two. Five.

20. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. At or below elbow height Below your elbows.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Mexico, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD). There are three different levels of licenses depending on your age: Class M 13+, Class M 15+, and a Class M 18+ license. A motorcycle license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. A Class M 13+ license is only valid for motorcycles that are under 100cc.

To receive a Class M 13+ or Class M 15+ license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course, submit an application, the required documentation, and pay the fees. The tests are waived if you successfully complete the required coursework. To receive a Class M 18+ license, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle written and road tests. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the required tests will be waived.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The written motorcycle test contains 25 questions on safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week to retest.