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2024 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 3

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Mexico please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-mexico/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

7. When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

Motorcycles have blind spots just like any other vehicle. Always turn your head and look over your shoulder to check for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

8. It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.

It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.

Other drivers may want to use the lane.

It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

It is dangerous to ride directly alongside a vehicle in another lane because you may be in the vehicle's blind spot and the driver will have no way of knowing you are there. It can also be dangerous because the vehicle may block your path of escape if another hazard arises.

9. Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

Jacket

Boots

Gloves

Sandals

When riding, it is safest for a motorcyclist to wear a helmet, eye protection, a jacket, long pants, sturdy boots, and gloves.

10. When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion.

Brake later than usual.

Ride a little more slowly than usual.

Ride a little faster than usual.

Your motorcycle will sit lower than normal under the additional weight of a passenger. To accommodate, you should ride a bit more slowly than usual, particularly when riding through curves, through corners, or over bumps. The extra weight also means that your motorcycle will take longer than usual to speed up, slow down, or stop, so you should maintain a larger space cushion when carrying a passenger.

11. Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should be avoided because they will distract you.

Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

Are only recommended in bad weather.

For your safety, it is important to be aware of what's behind you. Frequent mirror checks should be a part of your normal searching routine.

12. Most crashes happen:

At speeds greater than 55 mph.

After several hours of riding.

On short trips.

On long trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles in length at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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