NEW MEXICO MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST
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To earn your motorcycle license in New Mexico, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the New Mexico Motorcycle Operator Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The New Mexico motorcycle test consists of 25 questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 20 questions (80%).
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You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?
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After entering the turn
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Before entering the turn
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At any point before, after, or during the turn
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During the turn
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2.
When it starts to rain:
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ride in the center lane position.
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always ride in the left lane position.
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ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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increase your speed to lessen your chances of skidding.
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3.
Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
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People can step out from between cars.
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A driver may pull out in front of you.
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A door could be opened into your path.
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All of the above.
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4.
In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the __________ of the lane, while the second rider stays one second behind in the ________ of the lane.
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left side; right side
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center; right side
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right side; left side
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left side; center
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5.
When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
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Any
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Center
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Right
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Left
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