New Mexico Motorcycle Test 03

By the end of this motorcycle practice test, you’ll feel prepared to ace the test and take the first steps toward becoming a licensed motorcyclist in the Land of Enchantment.

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New Mexico Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Which of these is the best way to describe how you should use your brakes?

Grab front, press rear

Squeeze front, stamp on rear

Squeeze front, press rear

Grab front, stamp on rear

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Under New Mexico law, you must wear a helmet if...?

You're under 17

You're under 18

You're under 21

You're under 19

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A parked car can present a problem by...?

All of these

Pulling a U-turn

Entering your lane

Hiding other hazards

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It's acceptable not to use your signals when maneuvering...?

If it's obvious what you're going to do

If it's a clear day

Under no circumstances

If there is no other traffic

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The oily strip in the center of a lane is usually no more than...?

6 inches wide

A foot wide

3 feet wide

2 feet wide

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In an integrated braking system, both brakes will be applied by...?

Either brake

The front brake

A special switch

The rear brake

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How much of your total stopping power does your front brake provide?

85%

65%

75%

55%

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Before making a pass you should...?

Make your head check

Signal

Check your mirrors

Do all of these

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In normal braking, you should...?

Use front brake only

Use both brakes

Use rear brake only

Any of these

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The best place to position yourself when passing another vehicle is...?

In the center of your passing lane

In the right of your passing lane

Any of these depending on circumstances

In the left of your passing lane

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Any person under 18 wanting to obtain a New Mexico instructional motorcycle permit must have...?

Signed consent from a parent or guardian

Note of mental competence from physician

Certificate of good conduct from high school

Any one of these

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A motorcycle helmet should fit...?

Snugly

Tightly

Any of these

Loosely

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When you are cornering, you will have less...?

Control

Acceleration

Engine power

Traction

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Why should you not only use the rear brake in a normal stop?

All of these

It develops bad habits

It won't activate your brake light

The rear brake is never strong enough

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Why are signals on a motorcycle even more important than those on a car?

Because the laws are different from motorcyclists

Because motorcycle signals are smaller

Because cars are more aggressive

Because motorcycles are more vulnerable

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If you are caught drinking and driving, you are risking...?

Losing your license

Paying higher insurance

Going to jail

All of these

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There is usually adequate traction in the middle of a lane unless...?

It's very hot

It's a gravel road

It's been raining

It's freezing

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If you ride between lines of stopped or moving cars, you are risking...?

Being hit by garbage from windows

Being cut across

Being hit by car doors

Any of these

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When making a long trip, you should plan to have a break...?

About every hour

About every half hour

About twice a day

About every 2 hours

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When passing a parked car, you should try to stay...?

To the center of your lane

In the opposite lane

To the left of your lane

To the right of your lane

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You should use your lane position to...?

Ride as fast as possible

Make yourself visible

All of these

Intimidate other drivers

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If you don't turn your signal off when you've completed a turn, you're risking...?

Any of these

Confusing yourself

A traffic citation

Confusing other drivers

23 / 30

You can't tell what a driver in a parked car is going to do, so you should...?

Slow down

Accelerate

Sound your horn and slow

Sound your horn and accelerate

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When is it acceptable to share a lane with other vehicles?

In heavy traffic

Never

When crossing busy intersections

When joining an offramp

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You should be wary of big buildups of oil and grease at...?

All of these

Busy intersections

Bus terminals

Tollbooths

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Around construction zones, you must obey the instructions of...?

Traffic officials

Warning signs

Construction workers

All of these

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You may exceed the posted speed limits to make a pass...?

If the passed vehicle accelerates

If you see clear space ahead

If you need to reach an exit

Under no circumstances

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Where is the single best position for riders to be seen and to maintain a space cushion?

The center of the lane

The right portion of the lane

There isn't one

The left portion of the lane

29 / 30

If you ride alongside other vehicles, you risk...?

Losing your escape routes

Being cut across

All of these

Being in a blind spot

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Alcohol will always affect...?

Your reaction time

Your judgment

Your vision

All of these

Your score is