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

You're under 17

You're under 19

You're under 18

You're under 21

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

All of these

Losing your escape routes

Being cut across

Being in a blind spot

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

Squeeze front, press rear

Squeeze front, stamp on rear

Grab front, stamp on rear

Grab front, press rear

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

55%

85%

75%

65%

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

Being hit by car doors

Being hit by garbage from windows

Any of these

Being cut across

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

If it's a clear day

If there is no other traffic

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

Under no circumstances

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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 right of your lane

To the left of your lane

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You should use your lane position to...?

Ride as fast as possible

Make yourself visible

Intimidate other drivers

All of these

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

It's freezing

It's a gravel road

It's been raining

It's very hot

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

Accelerate

Sound your horn and slow

Sound your horn and accelerate

Slow down

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

Losing your license

Paying higher insurance

All of these

Going to jail

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

Engine power

Acceleration

Control

Traction

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

The rear brake is never strong enough

It won't activate your brake light

All of these

It develops bad habits

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

If the passed vehicle accelerates

If you need to reach an exit

If you see clear space ahead

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 left portion of the lane

There isn't one

The right portion of the lane

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

About twice a day

About every half hour

About every hour

About every 2 hours

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

In the left of your passing lane

Any of these depending on circumstances

In the center of your passing lane

In the right of your passing lane

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Before making a pass you should...?

Check your mirrors

Make your head check

Do all of these

Signal

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In normal braking, you should...?

Any of these

Use front brake only

Use both brakes

Use rear brake only

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

Never

When crossing busy intersections

In heavy traffic

When joining an offramp

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Alcohol will always affect...?

Your vision

Your judgment

All of these

Your reaction time

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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 motorcycles are more vulnerable

Because cars are more aggressive

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

A traffic citation

Any of these

Confusing other drivers

Confusing yourself

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

Note of mental competence from physician

Signed consent from a parent or guardian

Certificate of good conduct from high school

Any one of these

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

Tollbooths

Bus terminals

All of these

Busy intersections

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

Construction workers

Warning signs

Traffic officials

All of these

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

Entering your lane

All of these

Hiding other hazards

Pulling a U-turn

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

The front brake

A special switch

The rear brake

Either brake

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A motorcycle helmet should fit...?

Loosely

Snugly

Tightly

Any of these

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

3 feet wide

A foot wide

6 inches wide

2 feet wide

Your score is

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.