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

If you need to reach an exit

If you see clear space ahead

If the passed vehicle accelerates

Under no circumstances

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

About every hour

About every 2 hours

About twice a day

About every half hour

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

Under no circumstances

If there is no other traffic

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

If it's a clear day

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Alcohol will always affect...?

All of these

Your reaction time

Your vision

Your judgment

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

Traction

Acceleration

Engine power

Control

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In normal braking, you should...?

Any of these

Use rear brake only

Use both brakes

Use front brake only

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You should use your lane position to...?

All of these

Make yourself visible

Ride as fast as possible

Intimidate other drivers

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

6 inches wide

3 feet wide

A foot wide

2 feet wide

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

Tollbooths

Busy intersections

All of these

Bus terminals

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

To the center of your lane

To the right of your lane

To the left of your lane

In the opposite 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

Any one of these

Certificate of good conduct from high school

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

Being hit by car doors

Being cut across

Being hit by garbage from windows

Any of these

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

Sound your horn and accelerate

Slow down

Accelerate

Sound your horn and slow

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

It's freezing

It's very hot

It's been raining

It's a gravel road

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

Squeeze front, stamp on rear

Grab front, press rear

Squeeze front, press rear

Grab front, stamp on rear

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

The right portion of the lane

The center of the lane

The left portion of the lane

There isn't one

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Before making a pass you should...?

Check your mirrors

Do all of these

Signal

Make your head check

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

Entering your lane

Pulling a U-turn

Hiding other hazards

All of these

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

You're under 21

You're under 18

You're under 19

You're under 17

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

The front brake

Either brake

A special switch

The rear brake

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

A traffic citation

Confusing yourself

Confusing other drivers

Any of these

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

65%

75%

85%

55%

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

All of these

Warning signs

Construction workers

Traffic officials

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A motorcycle helmet should fit...?

Loosely

Snugly

Tightly

Any of these

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

Because cars are more aggressive

Because the laws are different from motorcyclists

Because motorcycle signals are smaller

Because motorcycles are more vulnerable

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

Being cut across

Losing your escape routes

Being in a blind spot

All of these

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

In the right of your passing lane

In the left of your passing lane

In the center of your passing lane

Any of these depending on circumstances

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

It won't activate your brake light

All of these

The rear brake is never strong enough

It develops bad habits

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

All of these

Going to jail

Paying higher insurance

Losing your license

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

In heavy traffic

When joining an offramp

When crossing busy intersections

Never

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What Does the Practice Test Include?

The New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test evaluates your knowledge of riding in real-world scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll encounter:

Multiple-Choice Questions

The practice test consists of 30 carefully designed multiple-choice questions. Topics include:

Basic motorcycle operation principles.
General road rules specific to motorcyclists.
Traffic signs and signals.

The questions are based on the NM Motorcycle Operator Manual, so review it thoroughly beforehand.

Scoring on the Practice Test

To pass, you must correctly answer at least 70% of the questions. Don’t stress if you don’t manage to pass the first time—the test is a tool for learning. If you score below the required passing mark, return to the operator’s manual, review the material, and retake the test until you feel confident.