New Mexico Motorcycle Test 04

Taking a practice test isn’t just about memorizing material—it’s about applying what you learn. The more you practice, the more second-nature the rules become, allowing you to ride confidently and skillfully.

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New Mexico Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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'Wobble' on a motorcycle means that...?

The engine starts to misfire

The seat starts to go up and down

The handlebars start to jerk from side to side

The rear end starts to sway

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If you move away from a passing vehicle you risk...?

Losing your chance to accelerate

Encouraging them to cut in too soon

Traffic citation

Looking nervous

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As you approach an intersection, you should...?

Maintain your current speed

Increase your speed

Reduce your speed

Any of these

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The convex mirrors provided with most modern motorcycles make cars behind seem...?

Slower than they really are

Further away than they really are

Faster than they really are

Closer than they really are

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If a car has the ability to pull into your path, you should...?

Assume it will

Assume it won't if it is stationary

Assume it won't if you make eye contact

Assume it won't if it is your right of way

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When the 3rd rider in a staggered formation makes a pass on a vehicle, they should end up...?

In 2nd position

At the rear

In the lead

Still in 3rd position

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Why should you monitor your mirrors when stopped at an intersection?

In case cars behind haven't seen you

For all these reasons

To look for chances to get a jump on other cars

To look for a chance to switch lanes

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Radical changes of speed or direction when crossing an intersection risk...?

Confusing other drivers

All of these

Skidding

Losing your chance to cross

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When entering or leaving a highway, a group of riders should...?

Break into single file

Break into pairs

Stay in staggered formation

Break into groups of 3

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When another vehicle is passing you, you should be ready to deal with...?

Wind blast

Extended wing mirrors

Objects thrown from windows

All of these

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You should use your high beam headlight at all times at night unless...?

Approaching other vehicles

In well lit areas

On roads without streetlighting

On the freeway

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When riding in a group it's best to stay close together because...?

You're less likely to get separated

You take up less space

For all these reasons

It makes you more visible

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The best position to choose when being passed from behind is...?

The right of the lane

The left of the lane

The center of the lane

Any of these

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You're riding towards a blind intersection which has a stop line. You should...?

Keep riding straight across without stopping

Stop, then pull forward and stop at the edge of the cross traffic lane

Ride across and stop at the edge of the cross traffic lane

Stop, then ride straight across

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When can you count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield to you?

If they flash their lights as well

If they wave as well

If they nod at you

Never

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The best clothing for riding at night is...?

White

Reflective

Bright colored

Dark

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The greatest potential for conflict between a rider and other traffic is...?

At intersections

In school zones

On freeways

On country roads

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When passing another vehicle in staggered formation, riders should go...?

As one whole group

One at a time

In groups of 3

In pairs

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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors to make sure...?

No one in your lane is moving at the same time

Nobody is trying to pass you

Nobody is joining your target line from the outside

All of these

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If you experience wobble, you should not...?

Close the throttle

Try to accelerate

Move your weight forward

Grip the handlebars firmly

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You should reject any helmet offered to you if it has...?

Any of these

Cracks

Loose padding

Frayed straps

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What percentage of motorcycle/car collisions are caused by drivers entering a motorcyclist's right-of-way?

30% plus

50% plus

40% plus

20% plus

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You should reduce your reaction time at intersections by...?

Covering the clutch and both brakes

Covering both brakes and the horn

Covering the front brake and clutch

Covering the rear brake and clutch

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You can increase your chances of being seen at intersections by...?

Choosing the right lane position

All of these

Riding with your headlight on

Wearing bright clothing

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The best way to check for traffic at a blind intersection is...?

Stop and lean forward

Check reflections in building windows

Observe the behavior of traffic ahead

Listen instead of looking

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The second rider of a group of motorcyclists in staggered formation should be how far ahead of the fourth?

2 seconds

1 second

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

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At night you should employ a following distance of at least...?

4 seconds

2 seconds

3 seconds

1.5 seconds

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A dog seems intent on attacking you. You should...?

Kick out at it as you pass

Slow down, then accelerate away

Stop and dismount to confront it

Drive at it sounding your horn

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The leader of a group of motorcyclists should be riding in...?

The right of the lane

Any of these

The left of the lane

The center of the lane

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When riding at night, your speed should be...?

The same as in daytime

Any of these depending on circumstances

Slower than in daytime

Faster than in daytime

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