New Mexico Motorcycle Test 01

Are you ready to hit the open roads of New Mexico on two wheels? Whether you’re a first-time rider or an experienced driver adding a motorcycle license to your credentials, passing the New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test is your first step. This guide will break down everything you need about the practice test, including requirements, what the test covers, and tips to ensure you pass confidently.

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New Mexico Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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If you are riding across a railroad crossing, it is advisable not to...?

Any of these things

Accelerate

Change gear

Brake

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The blindspots of a car are approximately...?

From 90° to 45° frontwards

180° frontwards

From 90° to 45° rearwards

180° rearwards

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Under what circumstances can you ride between midnight and 5 AM when you have a provisional license?

To attend a legitimate religious service

To attend a place of education

In a legitimate emergency

All of these

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To obtain a provisional license in New Mexico, you must complete not less than 50 hours of practice driving, which must include how many hours of nighttime driving?

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Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have right of way...?

On crosswalks

At all times

At intersections

On side streets

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A solid white line between lanes of traffic means...?

You must stay in lane

You can only change lanes to the right

You can only change lanes to pass

You can only change lanes to the left

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The best way to judge your speed is...?

With your speedometer

Any of these

By the speed of other cars

By objects at the side of the road

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A downward pointing red and white triangle indicates...?

Yield

Stop

No U-turn

No entry

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If an emergency vehicle comes up behind you with siren or lights on, you should...?

Pull over to the left

Keep going but make space to your right

Pull over to the right

Accelerate to stay ahead of it

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Riding in city traffic, you should be scanning the road at least...?

A block ahead

Half a block ahead

100 yards ahead

2 blocks ahead

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A flashing yellow traffic light means...?

Slow down and proceed with caution

Maintain your current speed

Stop immediately

Accelerate before the light changes

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Warning signs on the road are usually...?

Yellow with black lettering

White with red borders

Green with yellow lettering

Blue with white lettering

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You may cross a solid yellow line in order to...?

Enter a driveway

Make a left turn

Make a U-turn

Make a pass

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You may not apply for a provisional license in New Mexico if you have been convicted of a traffic violation within the previous...?

60 days

90 days

180 days

30 days

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The maximum speed limit posted on a sign should be...?

Your minimum passing speed

Kept to at all times

Only observed in ideal conditions

Ignored in an emergency

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To make others aware of your presence, you should...?

Sound your horn long and loud

Any of these

Give several beeps on your horn

Give one beep on your horn

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There is a school bus with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road to you. You must...?

Move to the right

Maintain a steady course

Stop

Slow down

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In New Mexico, a provisional license allows you to ride without supervision from another rider except...?

From 10 PM to 6 PM

From midnight to 5 AM

From dawn to dusk

From 2 AM to 8 AM

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The maximum speed within a school zone is...?

15 mph

25 mph

10 mph

20 mph

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If you're slowing down in an unexpected place, you should...?

Sound your horn

Signal with your hands

Shout a warning

Flash your brake light

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A curb painted red indicates...?

Disabled parking

A fire zone

Loading only

Motorcycle parking

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When you are riding on a motorcycle instructional permit in New Mexico you must be accompanied by another rider who...?

It is at least 21 and has had motorcycle license for 3 years

Is at least 21 and has had a motorcycle license for 2 years

Is at least 18 and has had a motorcycle license for 3 years

Is at least 18 and has had a motorcycle license for a year

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When approaching a sweeping curve, you should...?

Any depending on tightness of the curve

Up shift

Slow down

Accelerate

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At a railroad crossing, you see a sign below the lights with a number on it. This indicates...?

The distance in yards you should stop away from the track

The number of tracks

The average waiting time

The average time between trains

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Your New Mexico driving license may be taken away from you if...?

You leave the scene of an accident

Any of these

You are convicted of DWI

You gave false information to obtain the license

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You should switch your headlights on to low beam in...?

Fog

Snow

All of these

Heavy rain

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You must not park your motorcycle within what distance of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign?

40 feet

30 feet

15 feet

55 feet

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A vehicle ahead of you has a reflective orange triangle on its rear. This means that it...?

Is carrying dangerous chemicals

Is travelling less than 25 mph

Is drawn by an animal

Will make regular stops

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The lowest age for obtaining a motorcycle instructional permit in New Mexico is...?

17 years

14 years

15 years

16 years

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To be awarded an unrestricted motorcycle license in New Mexico, you must have held a provisional license for...?

6 months

12 months

18 months

8 months

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New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Basics

Before starting the practice test, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for a motorcycle instructional permit. Here are the key details you need to know:

Minimum Age Requirement

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a motorcycle instructional permit in New Mexico.
If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must sign a consent form to permit you to begin the licensing process.

Riding with a Permit

Once you obtain your permit, you are not permitted to ride unsupervised. The state mandates the following restrictions for those with a motorcycle instructional permit:

You must ride with someone who is at least 21 years old.
Your supervising rider must have a minimum of three years of riding experience.

Vision Standards

To qualify for a permit, you must demonstrate 20/40 vision in at least one eye. This vision requirement ensures you can see and react promptly to obstacles, traffic conditions, and road signs.